This was a pleasant surprise. It started out slow, but the moment fae were introduced, I was hooked. The characters are likable and the male romance options seemed good. That said, I was more invested in the fate of the fae than in progressing the romance. The world building really shines in the game. Skill checks were easy enough. I don't think I failed a single one.

Even though this is apparently the start of a series, the story had a satisfying ending. I look forward to reading more from the author.

Ignore the play time shown by Steam; I'm playing it on the publisher's website instead of using the Steam client.

The world of Leas: City of the Sun is intriguing, the novel/game satisfyingly long without overstaying its welcome, and the characters engaging. Part of the story involving the fae is—intentionally, I'm certain—ambiguous, so if you're a reader who needs all mysteries to be clearly and definitively explained by the end, you may be disappointed; personally, I believe it worked very well, leaning into the fae being phantasmagoric.

The quality of the games put out by Choice of Games varies wildly, but this one is excellent. In the one playthrough I've done so far, I've noticed no bugs (such as repeating text), only a few typos, and no plot inconsistencies. The choices for the reader to pick are well telegraphed as to which skill they'll use; and when the reader is asked to choose what the main character will say, there aren't instances where a choice is misleading (such as "Great!" turning out to be sarcastic instead of serious or vice versa).

For enjoyment, Leas: City of the Sun is in the top 25% of the interactive fiction novel/games I've played, and I'm eagerly looking forward to the next two in this planned trilogy. Definitely worth full price.

I think it's a decent read, but for now I only experienced it just with one playthrough, particularly pursuing a romance with K. The romance itself was quite slow for most of the story, only to feel rushed at the end. I would have loved to see certain events from K’s point of view, as it would add depth to her emotions and provide insight into how she perceives the situation regarding her race.

One aspect that stood out to me was the lack of true enemies throughout the game. While I enjoy playing as a warrior, the story seemed to push me into a more diplomatic role, limiting combat-related choices. That said, L’s story was compelling, and I found experiencing events from his perspective to be particularly engaging. The world-building was excellent, leaving me eager to learn more about the history of the Fae and humanity. Understanding their past interactions and conflicts might have influenced some of my choices differently.

Interestingly, the game didn’t present a clear villain. Even the supposed main antagonist had motivations that, from a certain perspective, could be seen as justified. This moral ambiguity added depth to the narrative, making it all the more intriguing. Overall, while some aspects felt underdeveloped, the rich lore and storytelling kept me invested, and I hope to see more of this world in the future.