The virtual world of Epic is filled with the standard characters of elves, warriors, mages, witches, and other mythical beings. The setting requires that each character has two names and 2 personas which could be confusing, however, the author has limited the characters and it was fine.

He has created New Earth where the government is in control through the virtual world, Epic. Kostick was intrigued with how the virtual world of gaming is entering the real world. Epic is NOT a love triangle! Hooray! That right there is the first recommendation for this novel. This is an important factor to note because the current dystopian novels often center around the destruction of the world as a backdrop for a romance, and usually a love triangle. (synopsis courtesy of )Įpic was published in 2004 which means this novel was not influenced by The Hunger Games, Matched, Maze Runner, Delerium, ect. If Erik and his friends win, they may have the key to destroying Epic’s tyranny over New Earth. When Erik, seeking revenge for the unjust treatment of his parents, dares to subvert the rules of Epic, he and his friends find themselves up against with the ultimate masters of the game: the Committee. If you win, you have the chance to go to university, get more supplies for your community, and fulfill your dreams if you lose, your life both in and out of the game is worth nothing. Society is governed and conflicts are resolved in the arena of a fantasy computer game, Epic. Generations ago, violence was banned on New Earth.

Epic by conor kostick