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Synopsis
Standardized testing is so much worse in the apocalypse. Caleb Hanson assumed the most exciting part of his field trip scouting in Northern Minnesota would be a rare bird sighting. Instead, he was abducted by hive-minded hexapods and forced to be their children’s teacher. Not the worst way to ride out the end of the world. Two years later, the apocalypse has finally come for Caleb. His savior-captors are murdered, leaving him as the last line of defense for the alien kids he’s grown to know and love. Now, he’ll have to bend his values or watch his students die. All while dealing with untrustworthy allies, ravenous monsters, honorable bounty hunters, and worst of all - xenophobic militants. Between idealism and practicality lies hope for the future. If he can find the strength to pass this final test. Head of the Class is the first book in the System Apocalypse: Liberty series and is set in the bestselling System Apocalypse universe. It is an Apocalyptic LitRPG series that combines science fiction and fantasy elements with game mechanics. This series contains level ups, experience, a snarky AI shield-bot Companion, monsters (both human and otherwise), and a larger than life cast of characters.
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Head of the Class: A LitRPG Adventure: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult post-apocalyptic sci-fi with game mechanics featuring violence against both humans and monsters, moral dilemmas involving protecting alien children, and themes of xenophobia and militant conflict.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults who enjoy LitRPG will appreciate the mix of gaming mechanics with high-stakes survival and protecting students against overwhelming odds.