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The Idle System #4
The Idle System: The Sins
Once bound by his morals, John has been released from his chains. The Sinner System will finally come to reveal its true potential in his hands. Together with his gift for chaos, it will forge his path to victory. One that will finally settle his grudges once and for all. One that will defend what matters most to him. For as much as a man changes, his priorities remain the same. Read this fourth issue of The Idle System to continue another chapter in John and Sarah's story. One of adventure, revenge, and conspiracies. For if you enjoy LitRPG, action, and morally ambiguous protagonists, this is your book. Don't hesitate, read it now.
- GenresFantasy
190 pages, Hardcover
Published August 17, 2019
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August 13, 2019
Alert
I hate trying to write reviews because there are really only pass/fail results for me. Did I make it all the way through? Yes? 5 stars. No? There would be nothing here to read. In all fairness, if an author holds my attention from page one to the end, they’ve done their job. Anything less than 5 stars is petty criticism from someone incapable of even doing the job let alone doing a better one.
So in respect for the author and their work, I am going to start pasting this along with a generic review I found somewhere. “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Cheers
I hate trying to write reviews because there are really only pass/fail results for me. Did I make it all the way through? Yes? 5 stars. No? There would be nothing here to read. In all fairness, if an author holds my attention from page one to the end, they’ve done their job. Anything less than 5 stars is petty criticism from someone incapable of even doing the job let alone doing a better one.
So in respect for the author and their work, I am going to start pasting this along with a generic review I found somewhere. “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Cheers
August 4, 2019
The surprises keep coming.
The author does a great job in setting the right tone for his characters. Anxious to read the next book in this series.
The author does a great job in setting the right tone for his characters. Anxious to read the next book in this series.
August 14, 2019
Made it to to the point he started using innocents as system fuel and dropped it
August 4, 2019
Amazing
Pegaz you amazing b______ (insert explictative as I want the review posted 😜). After a much awaited release you kept me on tender hooks for the entire book. Literally couldn’t put it down till I figured out what happened next and you leave it on a such a suspenseful cliffhanger!
Pegaz you amazing b______ (insert explictative as I want the review posted 😜). After a much awaited release you kept me on tender hooks for the entire book. Literally couldn’t put it down till I figured out what happened next and you leave it on a such a suspenseful cliffhanger!
August 3, 2019
A worthy addition to the series
This was a great continuation of the story, and it seems like it completes an 'arc', then sets up for the next. The cliffhanger was a bit tropy, but it's fine. I'll certainly read the next one.
This was a great continuation of the story, and it seems like it completes an 'arc', then sets up for the next. The cliffhanger was a bit tropy, but it's fine. I'll certainly read the next one.
August 3, 2019
Great
I really love this series every time another one is released I start and finish it the same day. The plot and characters are really enjoyable and you never quite know what's going to happen, highly recommended. Can't wait for the next one.
I really love this series every time another one is released I start and finish it the same day. The plot and characters are really enjoyable and you never quite know what's going to happen, highly recommended. Can't wait for the next one.
August 6, 2019
Good book
Forth book in and I still like it, and if you've read to hear chances are that you do to. Can't wait for the fifth installment just wish they could come faster no matter how unrealistic that may be
Forth book in and I still like it, and if you've read to hear chances are that you do to. Can't wait for the fifth installment just wish they could come faster no matter how unrealistic that may be
August 8, 2019
The Sins 4 - the game
Wow! There was a whole lot to like in book 4. For a seriously OP character, I was surprised with the assortment of interesting challenges in this book. The MC is a vicious killer that's strangely charming. I had a blast reading it.
Wow! There was a whole lot to like in book 4. For a seriously OP character, I was surprised with the assortment of interesting challenges in this book. The MC is a vicious killer that's strangely charming. I had a blast reading it.
August 7, 2019
A fantastic read! When is the next one coming out?
August 15, 2019
Great
I waited along time for the fourth book to come out and it was for sure worth the wait can’t wait until the next one
I waited along time for the fourth book to come out and it was for sure worth the wait can’t wait until the next one
September 3, 2019
Good installment
Bit of a zig zag in the middle but its worth powering through. Fun book. Would (and probably will) read again. Cant wait for the next one!
Bit of a zig zag in the middle but its worth powering through. Fun book. Would (and probably will) read again. Cant wait for the next one!
July 9, 2020
This is a review of books 1 through 5.
This is a unique system of litrpg & cultivation, using an "idle" system like phone games, etc. It is litrpg because the Main Character sees a screen which displays stats/ranks/levels, skills, etc. It is cultivation because of the way the system is setup, and the use of beast cores, etc.
Book 1: This is a great introduction into the series. The book is not as masterpiece of literature, but it is very entertaining and worth my time. My thoughts are that the MC is too OP(overpowered), too quickly, and it moved extremely fast. I assumed he wrote himself into a corner, and book 2 couldn't possibly be interesting, yet I was wrong.
Book 2: This book dramatically expands the scope of how strong the MC is. He may be strong, but that is nothing compared to others around him. This book goes a long way towards showing that he is very strong, but not unbeatable.
Book 3: The MC is OP again, taking on people far above his power level.
Book 4: So OP its not even funny. It is even funnier because the author swears up and down that the MC isn't OP. I mean, he is so OP he , yet according to the author, "he was only able to do it because of a special set of circumstances and abilities." Yes, the ability of being overpowered. lol
Book 5: I didn't think I would like this book since it is told from Sarah's Point of View, not the MC. However, I got into it very quickly. While I still prefer reading through the MC's PoV, this might be my favorite book of the series and
Overall,
This series is great and definitely worth reading. Unfortunately, it is held back by editing and a real lack of struggle from the MC. At this point, I am mostly reading it to see how ridiculous the MC can become.
This is a unique system of litrpg & cultivation, using an "idle" system like phone games, etc. It is litrpg because the Main Character sees a screen which displays stats/ranks/levels, skills, etc. It is cultivation because of the way the system is setup, and the use of beast cores, etc.
Book 1: This is a great introduction into the series. The book is not as masterpiece of literature, but it is very entertaining and worth my time. My thoughts are that the MC is too OP(overpowered), too quickly, and it moved extremely fast. I assumed he wrote himself into a corner, and book 2 couldn't possibly be interesting, yet I was wrong.
Book 2: This book dramatically expands the scope of how strong the MC is. He may be strong, but that is nothing compared to others around him. This book goes a long way towards showing that he is very strong, but not unbeatable.
Book 3: The MC is OP again, taking on people far above his power level.
Book 4: So OP its not even funny. It is even funnier because the author swears up and down that the MC isn't OP. I mean, he is so OP he , yet according to the author, "he was only able to do it because of a special set of circumstances and abilities." Yes, the ability of being overpowered. lol
Book 5: I didn't think I would like this book since it is told from Sarah's Point of View, not the MC. However, I got into it very quickly. While I still prefer reading through the MC's PoV, this might be my favorite book of the series and
Overall,
This series is great and definitely worth reading. Unfortunately, it is held back by editing and a real lack of struggle from the MC. At this point, I am mostly reading it to see how ridiculous the MC can become.
November 3, 2020
I personally didn't like this book or the last, enough to make me stop reading the series. While the first two were fun and you felt growth and how he was becoming OP, over powered, these ones devolve into ridiculous romance.
The Main character goes from smart and fun to a love sick 14 year old puppy. Literally saying romantic lines you'd expect from a 13 year old. His wife is so beautiful that people would go to war if they saw her true face? R...really?
How they known eachother for a few months , 'years' with meditation but really time together a few months and now decide they are companions forever!
The main character starts to sound more and more whiny and childish as each book goes on and his love for Sarah makes him start acting like a spoiled brat who thinks his woman is the best thing in the universe and all other men must want her so bad that he must kill anyone who would consider that!
Personally it's a no go for me, but maybe someone who like YA romance might like it.
The Main character goes from smart and fun to a love sick 14 year old puppy. Literally saying romantic lines you'd expect from a 13 year old. His wife is so beautiful that people would go to war if they saw her true face? R...really?
How they known eachother for a few months , 'years' with meditation but really time together a few months and now decide they are companions forever!
The main character starts to sound more and more whiny and childish as each book goes on and his love for Sarah makes him start acting like a spoiled brat who thinks his woman is the best thing in the universe and all other men must want her so bad that he must kill anyone who would consider that!
Personally it's a no go for me, but maybe someone who like YA romance might like it.
February 6, 2020
Okay, it's interesting to take the hero and transform him into a villain. But... the complete moral blindness exhibited makes the reader reevaluate whether he was ever a hero.
His approach of tossing the baby out with the bathwater is understandable as a passionate act while mad with anger. What is harder to understand is the complete lack of remorse after John cools down and realizes he has killed millions of innocents, children included. And then his wife wakes up and takes a hot minute to be okay with everything that he did. What?
I know that the protagonist's morality is no reflection of the author's. But when none of a book's characters show any moral awareness, you have to wonder.
His approach of tossing the baby out with the bathwater is understandable as a passionate act while mad with anger. What is harder to understand is the complete lack of remorse after John cools down and realizes he has killed millions of innocents, children included. And then his wife wakes up and takes a hot minute to be okay with everything that he did. What?
I know that the protagonist's morality is no reflection of the author's. But when none of a book's characters show any moral awareness, you have to wonder.
December 12, 2021
I really enjoy how he protagonist goes around slapping the faces of people who opposes him.
This series was super confusing at the start, as the "idlers" made no sense, but now it's just background noise that allows our protagonist to get ahead.
I'm not sure how I feel about the next book solely being about someone else who doesn't even share the same thought process as the protagonist... I hope this isn't a way for the author to have multiple POVs later in the series. The Single POV is enjoyable so far.
I will probably read the next book, the author hasn't disappointed me so far, so he will probably make the wife's POV work.
3/5 Stars
This series was super confusing at the start, as the "idlers" made no sense, but now it's just background noise that allows our protagonist to get ahead.
I'm not sure how I feel about the next book solely being about someone else who doesn't even share the same thought process as the protagonist... I hope this isn't a way for the author to have multiple POVs later in the series. The Single POV is enjoyable so far.
I will probably read the next book, the author hasn't disappointed me so far, so he will probably make the wife's POV work.
3/5 Stars
January 3, 2022
Anything for Love Lost
John will do anything to return his wife from the coma induced by the lightning user that put her there. He would go so far as to kill a planet and more. He craves the power that sins produce and will everything to get it, no matter where it takes him. All that matters in getting Sarah back!
This was an insane story of the limits one will goto to save his love.
Just Wow!
Read in 2 days
John will do anything to return his wife from the coma induced by the lightning user that put her there. He would go so far as to kill a planet and more. He craves the power that sins produce and will everything to get it, no matter where it takes him. All that matters in getting Sarah back!
This was an insane story of the limits one will goto to save his love.
Just Wow!
Read in 2 days
May 23, 2020
Boring.
After Sarah went down, the book became boring and bland. When the MC went on his villain rant I realized he was right and he was a horrible villain and character. Not for moral reasons but because he has no life, no flavor, nothing that makes him interesting to read about.
After Sarah went down, the book became boring and bland. When the MC went on his villain rant I realized he was right and he was a horrible villain and character. Not for moral reasons but because he has no life, no flavor, nothing that makes him interesting to read about.
February 11, 2022
Dude!
I just can't with this series. Just when I think it is going to turn out one way the author does a 90 degree turn and throws me for a loop like what! I love this series. The first book took me a minute to get into but phew! After that I am hooked. Keep up the great work man!
I just can't with this series. Just when I think it is going to turn out one way the author does a 90 degree turn and throws me for a loop like what! I love this series. The first book took me a minute to get into but phew! After that I am hooked. Keep up the great work man!
January 1, 2020
Decent series
Yes the main is OP, but it plays well. Not too much filling of space with the character sheet as often happens.
Yes the main is OP, but it plays well. Not too much filling of space with the character sheet as often happens.
April 16, 2020
Loved it.
Don't change a thing. I love the story and I can't wait for the next book. seriously dying to know what happens next!
Don't change a thing. I love the story and I can't wait for the next book. seriously dying to know what happens next!
February 2, 2021
This is a different kind of series and heroes
October 26, 2021
My only gripe was floor = ground. Great twist and the end (I saw it coming, just not quite that way.)
June 6, 2022
He’s just a straight up villain now
May 14, 2025
The writing is horrible, but system and premise keeps me hooked. Sunk-cost fallacy?
September 6, 2019
Enjoyed
This series had been suggested to me by amazon over and over again. I tried reading it about a year ago and just did not get into the first book after a little reading. I have tried again and this time i got hooked. I would say sometimes i get a little lost at points because i do not understand something in the system, but i would say the author does a fairly good job in each book explaining the system ans system changes. I really enjoyed this book and how the author introduces new skills and elements into each book keeping each ome interesting.
I cannnot wait for the next book.
This series had been suggested to me by amazon over and over again. I tried reading it about a year ago and just did not get into the first book after a little reading. I have tried again and this time i got hooked. I would say sometimes i get a little lost at points because i do not understand something in the system, but i would say the author does a fairly good job in each book explaining the system ans system changes. I really enjoyed this book and how the author introduces new skills and elements into each book keeping each ome interesting.
I cannnot wait for the next book.
October 14, 2019
Enthralling
I was thoroughly enthralled in the story from start to finish and cannot wait for the next book, this book took some twists and turns that I did not see coming and I’m all the happier for it.
I was thoroughly enthralled in the story from start to finish and cannot wait for the next book, this book took some twists and turns that I did not see coming and I’m all the happier for it.
February 24, 2024
Now the main character is messing in lives on a planetary wide effect. A lot more of the same system building, and maneuvering. A lot of questions about the person in the jail with no answers, and a huge cliff hanger at the end, but otherwise I enjoyed the ride.
September 20, 2019
Another One!
Great entry and pacing. Loved the development of John and his reaction to Sarah’s status. But seriously I need the next book, that cliffhanger is...you know.
Great entry and pacing. Loved the development of John and his reaction to Sarah’s status. But seriously I need the next book, that cliffhanger is...you know.
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