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Dark Lord of the Farmstead #2
Dark Lord of the Farmstead: Part 2
Seasons change. Some things never do.
My wholesome life in the Borderlands grows happier by the day. With every challenge that arises, my beautiful family meets it with open arms. Now that all my secrets are out in the open, I finally feel as though my life in Gelderham has truly begun.
That doesn't mean everything is smooth sailing, though. Between Krulnoth's reappearance, drama related to the Heart System, and even some crises involving the System Saints themselves, life in the Borderlands is never boring. But as I address everything that comes at me as pragmatically as possible, I begin to worry about the other consciousness deep inside me—how much of the Dark Lord yet remains in the deep recesses of my soul? What could bring him out once more?
One thing's for I'll do whatever it takes to make sure that doesn't happen. The only thing that matters now is doting on my wife and daughter and protecting this community I've grown to love as my home.
My wholesome life in the Borderlands grows happier by the day. With every challenge that arises, my beautiful family meets it with open arms. Now that all my secrets are out in the open, I finally feel as though my life in Gelderham has truly begun.
That doesn't mean everything is smooth sailing, though. Between Krulnoth's reappearance, drama related to the Heart System, and even some crises involving the System Saints themselves, life in the Borderlands is never boring. But as I address everything that comes at me as pragmatically as possible, I begin to worry about the other consciousness deep inside me—how much of the Dark Lord yet remains in the deep recesses of my soul? What could bring him out once more?
One thing's for I'll do whatever it takes to make sure that doesn't happen. The only thing that matters now is doting on my wife and daughter and protecting this community I've grown to love as my home.
- GenresFantasy
468 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 20, 2023
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November 12, 2023
Ratings:-🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
October 23, 2023
I just adore this book. It's cozy, quirky, happy, heartwarming, and occasionally funny. There's just not a lot to criticize!
If I had to pick some negative things to say....well...
The relationship has progressed to the point where the main characters are fairly clearly having sex. It's mostly handled fine with a very agressive FTB, but eh, sometimes it feels a bit awkward. I don't think the book needs graphic explicit sex scenes by any means, but this isn't a childrens book; I don't think we need to awkwardly hint at it.
The female protagonist is shown as being quite jealous (with some cultural reasons to explain it), and it's made clear that it's a flaw, she's working on it, and improving. Which is good! But I don't find jealousy an attractive emotion, and she takes it awfully far. Not sure what's being served by it. The male protagonist has no equivalent flaws, the flaw doesn't seem necessary to drive the plot - it's just a bit odd.
The ending was mostly great, but leaned a hair more towards a deus ex machina than I was expecting. Maybe it could have been a little better with more foreshadowing or more explanation of .
I dunno, these are very mild criticisms, this book (and series) is just fantastic, and I can't wait for book 3, and frankly, anything else the author wants to write. But it's not quite perfect either.
If I had to pick some negative things to say....well...
The relationship has progressed to the point where the main characters are fairly clearly having sex. It's mostly handled fine with a very agressive FTB, but eh, sometimes it feels a bit awkward. I don't think the book needs graphic explicit sex scenes by any means, but this isn't a childrens book; I don't think we need to awkwardly hint at it.
The female protagonist is shown as being quite jealous (with some cultural reasons to explain it), and it's made clear that it's a flaw, she's working on it, and improving. Which is good! But I don't find jealousy an attractive emotion, and she takes it awfully far. Not sure what's being served by it. The male protagonist has no equivalent flaws, the flaw doesn't seem necessary to drive the plot - it's just a bit odd.
The ending was mostly great, but leaned a hair more towards a deus ex machina than I was expecting. Maybe it could have been a little better with more foreshadowing or more explanation of .
I dunno, these are very mild criticisms, this book (and series) is just fantastic, and I can't wait for book 3, and frankly, anything else the author wants to write. But it's not quite perfect either.
September 5, 2024
Dark Lord of the Farmstead 2
Gray has never been happier. His wife and wild soul daughter are settling down nicely on their farm. There is some drama with the heart system in town and with Krulnoth coming back to town. Even when you settle down for a peaceful life, things can get crazy.
This was a great cozy litrpg! They spice this one up with some small adventures and a major update for one character. It works out really well in the story. As a father, it really hit the right notes! Jonathan Waters and Jessica Threet do a fantastic job as narrators.
Content warning: none
Gray has never been happier. His wife and wild soul daughter are settling down nicely on their farm. There is some drama with the heart system in town and with Krulnoth coming back to town. Even when you settle down for a peaceful life, things can get crazy.
This was a great cozy litrpg! They spice this one up with some small adventures and a major update for one character. It works out really well in the story. As a father, it really hit the right notes! Jonathan Waters and Jessica Threet do a fantastic job as narrators.
Content warning: none
March 9, 2025
The first book fooled me into thinking the next book could be better. It wasn’t.
It’s my own fault for assuming that the next book would be written in such a way that the author would see the criticism of the first and improve.
They just wrote one long story all at once and then cut it up into three books.
The author quite literally just magics away a massive plot hole to allow for a hot woman to be forgiven (bad deeds just never happened) for a possible lesbian relationship.
It’s my own fault for assuming that the next book would be written in such a way that the author would see the criticism of the first and improve.
They just wrote one long story all at once and then cut it up into three books.
The author quite literally just magics away a massive plot hole to allow for a hot woman to be forgiven (bad deeds just never happened) for a possible lesbian relationship.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2023
Entertaining Read
Gray is living a life of love and joy. The System threatens this nirvana as it thinks that there are too many potential disruptive people in one area. What will Gray do if he is forcefully separated from his family? I like the action, humor, and love. I look forward to another book.
Gray is living a life of love and joy. The System threatens this nirvana as it thinks that there are too many potential disruptive people in one area. What will Gray do if he is forcefully separated from his family? I like the action, humor, and love. I look forward to another book.
November 14, 2023
Can't wait for book 3
So, book two seemed a bit odd compared to book one. Almost meandering. I almost set it down when "Krully" changed so drastically. I am glad I continued reading though. Still not my usual fair, but a nice fantasy slice of life to cleanse the pallet so to speak. I really look forward to book three.
So, book two seemed a bit odd compared to book one. Almost meandering. I almost set it down when "Krully" changed so drastically. I am glad I continued reading though. Still not my usual fair, but a nice fantasy slice of life to cleanse the pallet so to speak. I really look forward to book three.
December 21, 2024
3.5 stars
Weak writing and a threadbare plot, but the characters are sympathetic and entertaining enough to carry the book. The game system is mostly just a sketch.
If you're looking for something that lives thoroughly in the core of cozy LitRPG, this series might be a good choice, but it has serious shortcomings.
Weak writing and a threadbare plot, but the characters are sympathetic and entertaining enough to carry the book. The game system is mostly just a sketch.
If you're looking for something that lives thoroughly in the core of cozy LitRPG, this series might be a good choice, but it has serious shortcomings.
September 15, 2024
Some cool worldbuilding, but the lovey dovey stuff was just so over the top. So much heart throbbing when he's seen his wife for the 1000th time and so forth. It's too bad, because there were some great scenes, but I'm going to stop at this point.
June 3, 2025
Maybe I'll come back at some point and actually write a full review, but for now all I can say is that I enjoyed it. In fact, I loved it so much that I don't have the patience to type more than this before starting the third book.
January 8, 2024
Cover looks like 2 women are rasing a daughter. Lost a star for that
March 31, 2025
Well, that went from nifty to a genre I very much dislike in about a heartbeat. Still good writing, just no longer good for me.
July 28, 2025
Sweet and wholesome
This is so sweet you are going to need a toothbrush lol All the little nerdy references. So much fun!
This is so sweet you are going to need a toothbrush lol All the little nerdy references. So much fun!
September 17, 2025
Lost interest. I didn't actually like the child. creepy thing.
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