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Monster Farmer #1
Monster Farmer
Some farmers grow corn. Some grow grain. He grows Monsters.
Erron plans to retire from adventuring to a little farm and live out his days raising crops in peace. Little did he know that fate had other plans for him. When he purchases cropland of his own, he finds that the things he places in the soil don't become plants. They become monsters. With this new revelation comes a new purpose. The life of a farmer just got a whole lot more interesting.
Don't miss the start of this new LitRPG Series from bestseller DB King. If Erron is to defend his farm, he'll have to master the art of growing monsters in this series where the monster-training elements of Pokémon and Monster Rancher meet DnD-esque Fantasy adventure.
Erron plans to retire from adventuring to a little farm and live out his days raising crops in peace. Little did he know that fate had other plans for him. When he purchases cropland of his own, he finds that the things he places in the soil don't become plants. They become monsters. With this new revelation comes a new purpose. The life of a farmer just got a whole lot more interesting.
Don't miss the start of this new LitRPG Series from bestseller DB King. If Erron is to defend his farm, he'll have to master the art of growing monsters in this series where the monster-training elements of Pokémon and Monster Rancher meet DnD-esque Fantasy adventure.
464 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2023
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September 27, 2023
I dnf'd at the halfway mark and just couldn't bring myself to continue. It's not just the setup with the ridiculous taxes that make zero sense or the weird crop growing assumptions. But the callous way he treats everybody just left me unable to find a reason why I should care about this jerk.
I mean, finding a way to use a necromantic power in non-evil ways would have been interesting to me. So I stuck it out past him viewing (and using) dead people as a natural resource. But when his foreseeable negligence lead to the obvious consequence of a local dying and he jumps immediately to framing bandits and how he can use that body later . . . well, I was done. I mean, I liked that guy and they had positive interactions and plans to help the community together. And the next day, he's just fodder for a new fiend experiment. I stuck it out another chapter or two to see if the author would try to redeem that, even a little, but no.
I could have weathered seeing the bandits as so much extra fiend fodder if it weren't for that perspective being his default mode for absolutely everybody. By the time I stopped, I felt like we needed someone to show up to slay this jerk before he became even more of a menace than he'd already become.
I mean, finding a way to use a necromantic power in non-evil ways would have been interesting to me. So I stuck it out past him viewing (and using) dead people as a natural resource. But when his foreseeable negligence lead to the obvious consequence of a local dying and he jumps immediately to framing bandits and how he can use that body later . . . well, I was done. I mean, I liked that guy and they had positive interactions and plans to help the community together. And the next day, he's just fodder for a new fiend experiment. I stuck it out another chapter or two to see if the author would try to redeem that, even a little, but no.
I could have weathered seeing the bandits as so much extra fiend fodder if it weren't for that perspective being his default mode for absolutely everybody. By the time I stopped, I felt like we needed someone to show up to slay this jerk before he became even more of a menace than he'd already become.
June 19, 2023
okay
Sooooo… I got frustrated by the book. The story overall is pretty good. It needs some editing for homophones and continuity (the MC kept bouncing between his tax being one tenth and one fifth of his crops) For me the main frustration was the crop prep and growth - they grew to harvest within two weeks! I get it’s fantasy but still. Plus it’s fall and the MC who grew up campaigning though he was going to forage bird’s eggs, And lavender was blooming! I couldn’t keep sympathy for the MC, and quickly started skimming the story. I hope it continues, gets edits, and the author improves. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be back for a while, maybe it’s like Sharknado and is an acquired taste
Sooooo… I got frustrated by the book. The story overall is pretty good. It needs some editing for homophones and continuity (the MC kept bouncing between his tax being one tenth and one fifth of his crops) For me the main frustration was the crop prep and growth - they grew to harvest within two weeks! I get it’s fantasy but still. Plus it’s fall and the MC who grew up campaigning though he was going to forage bird’s eggs, And lavender was blooming! I couldn’t keep sympathy for the MC, and quickly started skimming the story. I hope it continues, gets edits, and the author improves. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be back for a while, maybe it’s like Sharknado and is an acquired taste
June 30, 2023
At 15% DNF
I expect more from an author with more than 50 titles to their name. Why is our MC surprised at the tax rate? Why is he paying two people from the same family taxes? Why is he unaware of the state of his holding? Even if his land was in perfect condition, how does he expect to farm without any help or tools?
I expect more from an author with more than 50 titles to their name. Why is our MC surprised at the tax rate? Why is he paying two people from the same family taxes? Why is he unaware of the state of his holding? Even if his land was in perfect condition, how does he expect to farm without any help or tools?
June 19, 2023
Book one
I bounced around between three and four stars for this one, mainly because of the actions that seemed out of character for the different characters. After giving it some thought I decided that it fit well enough with the way real people act by showing one face to the world but then doing something that even those closest to them are shocked that I felt it reasonable.
I did dock a star though because he didn't loot any bodies for the money they had to be carrying. Nor did he loot the bandit fort even though everything in it belonged to him once he killed all the bandits. Lack of looting always bothers me. Especially when the character is having trouble making ends meet.
The story itself was interesting and I had planned on following it on Royalroad, but it seems like it has been completely removed and I have yet to see any signs of book two being posted there. So if anyone finds it please drop me a comment.
7.5/10
I bounced around between three and four stars for this one, mainly because of the actions that seemed out of character for the different characters. After giving it some thought I decided that it fit well enough with the way real people act by showing one face to the world but then doing something that even those closest to them are shocked that I felt it reasonable.
I did dock a star though because he didn't loot any bodies for the money they had to be carrying. Nor did he loot the bandit fort even though everything in it belonged to him once he killed all the bandits. Lack of looting always bothers me. Especially when the character is having trouble making ends meet.
The story itself was interesting and I had planned on following it on Royalroad, but it seems like it has been completely removed and I have yet to see any signs of book two being posted there. So if anyone finds it please drop me a comment.
7.5/10
November 1, 2023
Pretty good beginning to what will clearly be. A epic series of events leading our main character through a bunch of adventures that will see his friends and family tested new things on earth. Blah blah blah
I have to admit that the beginning of the book did not capture me and I really had to push a little bit to get past some of the tropes. As this genre is growing so quickly and there's so many new additions, many of them use similar archetypes back stories, magical power is etc.
Once the character had moved on a little and the mechanics of this fantasy world were revealed more and more, as well as the back story. This particular story became much more interesting and hard to put down.
Having just finished the book moments ago, I must say I am very interested to see where this goes next and cannot wait for the next book.
I have to admit that the beginning of the book did not capture me and I really had to push a little bit to get past some of the tropes. As this genre is growing so quickly and there's so many new additions, many of them use similar archetypes back stories, magical power is etc.
Once the character had moved on a little and the mechanics of this fantasy world were revealed more and more, as well as the back story. This particular story became much more interesting and hard to put down.
Having just finished the book moments ago, I must say I am very interested to see where this goes next and cannot wait for the next book.
July 23, 2023
Some confusing issues and totally unrealistic crop situations aside, this was ok. MC put a lot of planning into breaking away from his initial situation, but apparently nil into the implications starting a farm in the fall in a place where he's expected to cough up more every quarter in taxes than his crops are worth. From my (admittedly limited knowledge) of feudal taxes, the taxes related to the apparent value of his property is usurious if not outright extortionate.
Plot elements are introduced to overcome that issue, but he really should have read the fine print. MC tries hard to stay on the straights and narrow, but we'll see how that works out with the dark powers he's involved with. So far I'll read the next one, but we'll see if it holds my attention.
Plot elements are introduced to overcome that issue, but he really should have read the fine print. MC tries hard to stay on the straights and narrow, but we'll see how that works out with the dark powers he's involved with. So far I'll read the next one, but we'll see if it holds my attention.
August 7, 2023
creative story as the MC walks a dangerous path for his soul
The 3rd son of a noble house watches hid family destroyed by evil mages but escapes and becomes a mercenary. Someone blocks his memories however. The MC doesnt want to remain a merc, but hatches a plan to take control of his life and become a farmer. His exit strategy works and he also gets a mystic interface that allows him to access magic. Unfortunately his plans for a simple life goes off the rails due to necrotic magic infused in the homestead he buys. Then assassins, bandits and a shadowy entity show up to complicate things.
The 3rd son of a noble house watches hid family destroyed by evil mages but escapes and becomes a mercenary. Someone blocks his memories however. The MC doesnt want to remain a merc, but hatches a plan to take control of his life and become a farmer. His exit strategy works and he also gets a mystic interface that allows him to access magic. Unfortunately his plans for a simple life goes off the rails due to necrotic magic infused in the homestead he buys. Then assassins, bandits and a shadowy entity show up to complicate things.
June 12, 2023
So much fun, and setting the stage for a what appears to be a humdinger of a series. Erron simply wants to control his own destiny. So with careful planning Erron broke away from his friends, actually his co-workers and the only family he knew and ran. Erron had already bargained for a farm. That first night on his purchased land, some assassin's tried to kill 'em. He buried 'em but he'd found that they hadn't stayed dead by morning they'd turned into monsters.
You're gonna wanna grab the book to find out what's happening!
You're gonna wanna grab the book to find out what's happening!
July 9, 2023
Definitely Unique And Fun
Fast paced intro and nice natural progression. Interesting characters and a decent amount of world building even if the majority is fairly self contained to the little piece of the world our MC finds himself in. It has good overall growth beginning to end. I’m looking forward to starting on the next one.
Fast paced intro and nice natural progression. Interesting characters and a decent amount of world building even if the majority is fairly self contained to the little piece of the world our MC finds himself in. It has good overall growth beginning to end. I’m looking forward to starting on the next one.
June 24, 2023
I enjoyed the different-to-the-usual progression fantasy mechanic in this book. Certainly makes a change from the large number of 'system' books seen elsewhere.
Also, the description with this book makes it seem light-hearted, but I wouldn't say that it is, although it is definitely enjoyable.
Also, the description with this book makes it seem light-hearted, but I wouldn't say that it is, although it is definitely enjoyable.
June 28, 2023
excellent read
This was a very good story with a strong MC and an intriguing plot. The story kept a good pace and didn’t bog down or stray off path. It kept me interested all the way and I am looking forward to the next book.
This was a very good story with a strong MC and an intriguing plot. The story kept a good pace and didn’t bog down or stray off path. It kept me interested all the way and I am looking forward to the next book.
August 1, 2023
A good read.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and entertaining. The story and characters were interesting and engaging. I'm curious to see what happens next. This book is definitely worth checking out.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and entertaining. The story and characters were interesting and engaging. I'm curious to see what happens next. This book is definitely worth checking out.
February 19, 2024
More than the title
This book was sitting for a week or so in my queue. So glad I finally started it. If you are a litrpg fan and like some humor and a good storyline.... read this book
This book was sitting for a week or so in my queue. So glad I finally started it. If you are a litrpg fan and like some humor and a good storyline.... read this book
June 30, 2023
Amazing
Loved the book, I like the monster farming aspect lol I wish it was more "dark" but hey not bad start to a series
Loved the book, I like the monster farming aspect lol I wish it was more "dark" but hey not bad start to a series
July 4, 2023
Nice story but kinda bland
July 31, 2023
(Heard this on audible.) Looking forward to the next Monster Farmer book as well as any others that may come out in the future. Awesome job on the book you guys! :)
October 13, 2023
I have a feeling this stroy line is heavily inspired by a few LitRPG novels mainly Battle Mage Farmer. It's a good read.
October 19, 2023
Not for me. Cool idea. Not the worst lit rpg elements by far. But... The MC kinda strikes me as a bad guy. Just not for me.
October 22, 2023
DNF Chapter 9
July 16, 2024
Fantastic book! Fantastic way to knock the mental taste of swarm out of my mind.
July 17, 2024
Awesome
Amazing book. I really enjoyed it and the story and the rpg details. Looking forward to the next volume. Keep up the awesome work!!!
Amazing book. I really enjoyed it and the story and the rpg details. Looking forward to the next volume. Keep up the awesome work!!!
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