Gaia Quest
On a night of the blood moon, ordinary college student Yeh Yao witnesses his best friend Alicia being abducted by monsters and unexpectedly gains the power of a luminous holy sword. This marks the beginning of his involvement in a global crisis. Alongside five companions from around the world—an adventurer wielding a radiant warhammer, an archaeologist skilled with a divine bow, a chemist brandishing a mystical staff, a special forces operative armed with blessed gauntlets, and Alicia, who eventually awakens her own powers—Yeh Yao embarks on a worldwide journey to destroy the interdimensional "Hell Gates" and seek out ancient relics of legend.
Yet the truth proves far more sinister...
This is an epic tale blending fantasy adventure with sci-fi elements—a story of courage, sacrifice, and love that never fades.
Hi, I'm the writer of Gaia Quest, uhm.. actually translator from my own Chinese novel. As a first-time writer and translator of my own Chinese-original work, I recognize that Gaia Quest carries both the excitement of a debut and the growing pains of experimentation. Looking back, I see where the story could have been richer—more visceral fight scenes, deeper romantic bonds between Ye Yao and Alicia (and Nasser/Eunice), and a more earned, devastating payoff for Alicia’s tragic ending. This first saga was always meant to be a heartbreak, setting the stage for a sequel where loss fuels new journeys. But I realize now that some emotional beats needed more space to breathe. The abruptness of Alicia’s death, while intentional for shock value, might have landed harder if her relationships and heroism had been fleshed out earlier. Still, this novel taught me invaluable lessons: how to balance action with intimacy, how to make sacrifices feel inevitable rather than convenient, and how to honor every character’s arc—even (especially) those destined for tragedy. To readers who found flaws here: thank you for caring enough to notice. This story is my training ground, and your feedback is the whetstone that’ll sharpen the next one. The sequel will deliver on the promises this book made—with harder-hitting battles, slower-burning romance, and consequences that linger like scars.
Alicia just dies abruptly, with no foreshadowing or heroic last stand. Her combat skills and strategic mind (barely shown) could have made her death impactful, but instead, it just feels random.
The initial part is fantastic—tense, emotional, and full of promise. But the middle sags with repetitive 'find the next something-something. The final twist (Dr. Alexander’s plan) is interesting but resolved too quickly. Xi Ya’s disappearance is heartbreaking, but the multiverse ending feels like a cop-out.
The story starts strong and keeps you invested, especially with the emotional twist near the end. Not everything is wrapped up neatly, but that’s what makes it memorable. Can’t wait for a possible sequel!
Loved the diverse cast—each character brings something special, from their weapons to their personalities. The mix of mythology and futuristic science kept me hooked. Some fights drag a little, but overall, a fun ride!