Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself

Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself

Haylock Jobson

Enjoyment: 4.75Quality: 4.25Characters: 5.0Plot: 4.0
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A world abandoned by the gods, mystifying cosmic forces, unimaginable power for those willing to ascend, and a hero who would rather . . . go fishing???When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots and get ready for their stats to start climbing. But Fischer isn’t like most MCs. In fact, he doesn’t want to be a hero at all.Fame? Fortune? Power? He had enough of all that in his old life. Discovering forbidden fishing techniques and petting every cute animal that comes within scritching distance? Now that’s a good time.Unfortunately for Fischer, cosmic forces rarely care for mortal feelings. He’s hounded on all sides by inept cults, conspiring nobles, and more magical misunderstandings than those of a preteen relationship. Even his dutiful pet crab is firing energy blades like an anime antagonist.So grab your fishing rod and a good snack, and pet your dog for me. The catch of a lifetime awaits!The first volume of the laugh-out-loud LitRPG adventure series—a #1 Rising Star on Royal Road with over three million views—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

Publication Year: 2024


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    The whole concept of this book is fascinating and very interesting. It's like walking into a more detailed Minecraft world. I'm really enjoying it.

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    "Heretical Fishing" feels like the cozy counterpart to He Who Fights With Monsters, and that’s definitely a good thing. Fischer is a lot like Jason—Australian, witty, funny, emotionally mature, with a strong appreciation for good food, and surrounded by powerful allies. However, while HWFWM focuses on hunting monsters, Heretical Fishing shifts the focus to fishing and the simple pleasures of life. It was a fun read that really captured the charm of a laid-back, beachside fantasy—complete with friends, pets, and stability. It left me daydreaming about living that life myself.

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