In her world, single combat decides everything.It’s her sixteenth birthday and Kiriai has a big decision to make. Will she fight for her dream to battle in the arena? Or buckle under her grandfather’s pressure to become a healer?Her best friend Eigo is an outcast from his scrounger family. On a recent expedition into the wastelands, he found a peculiar birthday gift for Kiriai—an AI trainer from … Kiriai—an AI trainer from a centuries-old, martial arts game. Could it give her the advantage she needs? Will Kiriai win the fight that decides her future?
An impossible deadline, a persuasive mentor, and her own family all stand in Kiriai’s way. If she loses, she’ll be consigned to a mundane life, but more importantly, banned from the arena forever. Kiriai can’t let that happen.
Combat Origin is the first book in the World of Combat, young adult, dystopia series. If you like strong heroines, gamelit and a good brawl, buy a copy today.
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I really liked the story. It portrays the struggles between parents/guardians and their children when the children are old enough to make their own decisions for the course they want to follow in life very accurately. The world building was good (maybe could have used a bit more information) and thorough. The characters are well developed with good clear motivations for their actions (at least so we think). The writing is well done and easy to read. The plot is very complex and has quite a few subplots flowing through it but they are mostly tied up by the end of the book. Still a few loose ends to carry us into the next book. I felt the book was entertaining and worth the time to read. For the record, I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book with the request to leave an honest review for other potential readers and this is my honest opinion. This book is good for teens especially for a lesson in communication skills and attitudes (lol). I try very hard not to give away any spoilers in my reviews.
I really enjoyed reading this story. Despite its flaws, I was immersed and savored every chapter. Slowly learning from the main character’s viewpoint about the world and watching her journey. Many of the secondary character’s are shown to have a good depth to them or hints of such to come in the future. I’m really intrigued to see where this story goes next and will happily be pursuing the sequel, hoping that it continues to be as enjoyable as it has been.
This is an excellent book with lots of action. Great world and characters.
Combat Origin (World of Combat Dystopia Book 1) by Misty Zaugg is a wonderful story to read. This is book number one in this wonderful start to a brand new series writen by a brand new author for me to read. I highly recommend this story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
This is a fantastic read that pulls you in from Start to finish. It has great world building, and you can feel the emotions of the Characters. The Author did an amazing job on this read. This is totally up there with the hunger games. And the Book Cover is Amazing as well.
Shauna Joesten
I have enjoyed reading teen dysotopian books and this one did not disappoint!!! I love the use of the AI from an old video game! Kiriai is a relatable character dealing with family, life, friends, love, and choices to be made. I can’t wait to see where the rest of her story goes!
I am a voracious reader, of everything from high fantasy to science fiction, paranormal to village cozies. This book offered something rare: an original world, culture, and social structure. No tired dystopian tropes here! It’s very well written, detailed, intricate, with realistic characters and excellent descriptions. The story pulled me in immediately, and I found myself unable to stop reading because I had to find out more. What were scrappers (fighters), ‘forcers (enforcers), fixers (healers), and what does the hood boss do? Why does Kiriai want to fight, and will she be able to rise up the ranks? How does the Artificial Intelligence program that Kiriai’s friend Eigo gives her change her future? I finished the book around 1am and it was definitely worth going short on sleep. I felt that the story had come to a good stopping point, but I can’t wait for more. I immediately went to Ms. Zaugg’s amazon page (who needs sleep), and I was delighted to see that book 2 will come out September 1st, and book 3 on October 1st! Highly recommended.
Combat Origin is a book about a girl with a dream. If you like martial arts then you will love this book.