Very wholesome story. Isekai is generally power fantasy, and this isn't an exception, but a lot of Ryn's idiosyncrasies ring extremely true to the trans experience, and her journey here is incredibly wholesome. Among the supporting cast, Grace, Cat and Tony stand out as well-realized characters with troubles and traumas of their own, rather than merely appendages to the wish-fulfillment PoV character. The single biggest issue is that the university job titles seem quite off. Generally they have presidents or chancellors rather than CEOs.

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New ValerieOnTop

Status: c31

Nov 5, 2021

Vale's stories are phenomenal as always. She really deserves more recognition, as she's one of the best writers on this entire platform tbh. Really, really enjoyable to read and the writing is exceptional. You'll get hooked easily even tho you're not into homos*xual and gender bender. Definitely give this a try.

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ChiriVulpes

Status: current

Feb 14, 2020

There are three genres I like most — trans stories, lesbian stories, and isekais. This story mixes all of them, which I may have seen before, but never have I seen it like this.

With the same incredible worldbuilding we're used to with QuietValerie's work, and the engaging and realistic cast of characters and their dynamics... With the sheer... uniqueness of the magic system... this is not just another trans story, lesbian story, or isekai. This is a culmination of them.

I can't recommend it enough.

(Also goddamn it just kiss already)

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DerbyGhost

Status: current

Feb 14, 2020

Let it be known. I have stated this multiple times, I don't like isekai stories. However, I will always read whatever Vale writes. Her stories, even in fantastic circumstances, always have such a beautiful human touch to them. This story blends science fiction and fantasy into a flurry of adorable dorks, lovely world building, and of course, some gay as hell writing.

Every time I wonder if she'll run out of ideas. And every time I'm swept away into a new and lovely land full of blushing lovely queer women.

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Trashlyn

Status: Beyond current

Oct 19, 2020

If someone was to rate this story less than 5 stars I would have to question their reading comprehension and their ability to read between the lines.

QuietValerie is a talented author who creates entire universes populated by a vast about of lore, mechanics, geopolitics, cultures and characters, many of which you will not see at first glance or until the characters learn of how stuff works.

Her magic systems and mythologies are often well thought out, complex and insightful. The details and complexities are revealed over time as previous assumptions by the characters are slowly peeled away as they learn and experiment.

The characters and their interpersonal relationships are delightful and if you know the author and the people around the author you can start to recognize the real world inspiration for different facets of the characters.

Honestly watching this story in particular grow from its initial inspiration to its current chapters has been an amazing story and I feel honored to have had a small few ideas incorporated and used to torture/tease the readers.

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yd12k

Status: 8: fateful fruit

Feb 3, 2020

Another great blend of science fiction/fantasy from Vale, this time with a larger core cast and bigger mysteries. I am very excited to see where this goes.

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Yurei74

Status: 8: fateful fruit

Feb 3, 2020

QuietValerie has made another amazing story with this one! The character development so far has really given life and emotions to the MC and all the group of friends that goes along with them. And the world building is really great at making the places and "not quite" animals/plants come alive. I can't wait to read more of this story and see where it takes me!

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Azura

Status: ch. 66

May 11, 2020

Valerie creates an incredible world in Ryn of Avonside. The blending of fantasy, and mysterious sci fi elements hooked me immediately. As can be expected from her work the characters feel complex and extremely relatable. Ryn's journey from gaining her new body, to eventually reuniting with her friends is sweet, funny, and sometimes heartaching.

I absolutely love Ryn of Avonside. I think it's by far the funniest work I've read by Valerie, and possibly in Scrubblehub. It is entirely excellent.

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dusk2597

Status: 60: doors with locks

Apr 17, 2020

QuietValerie creates another fantastic world. This time one set in a sci-fi-fantasy-isekai-ring world.

The romance~! It is so sweet seeing the relationship between the main character and the female lead slowly being built up, but it can be. Such. A. TEASE! Like I just wish I could reach through the screen and push their lips together! It's so awkwardly adorable when they're nervous and flustered about their feelings for each other I just want to mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

The magic system in this story is so unique. I've never read anything quiet like it.

Spoiler

The magic system uses a grove of various different plant life as a metaphor for a mage's magic. Each flower represents a different spell, and how developed the entire plant grove is, the stronger the mage will be. The story uses a bunch of vocabulary about the many parts and functions of the plants that I'm pretty sure the author has spent the effort to research the study of plants/flora.

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It's really fun reading about the MC and her friends as they explore the whacky sci-fi-fantasy-isekai-ring world! Definitely give this a read!

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Lexi

Status: 86: Banishment

Feb 18, 2020

"I have been isekaied to a ringworld along with the whole rest of my university and there is magic and I am a girl inside and outside!" would probably be the overly long title I would give it if it was a lightnovel. But this adventurous story is so much more and everything but "light". Even though it's not as emotionally heavy as the beginning of Trouble with Horns, Ryn of Avonside captivated me at the first chapter. I am currently at a point where I believe that most plot strings have been set up and I can hardly wait to follow the heroine and her friends as they learn about and deal with everything that they have been thrown into.
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Update: What makes this story especially great is that it has a romantic slowburn as an important part of the story but it doesn't simply end as soon as the relationship is established. This is a story with a love-filled life in a fantasy world as I have always wanted it. Basically, if you read this, you can have the cake and eat it too!

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