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All the Dust that Falls
Some seek power. Some seek justice. Others seek to root out the filth lurking in the darkest of corners.
Spot was summoned from his comfortable charging pad and familiar floors to a world of magic and intrigue.
But after the flight of his new patrons, he is left alone to care for a filthy castle.
During his quest to keep this new home clean, Spot will face demons, foreign armies, and his arch nemesis, the dreaded stairs.
All those who stand before him will be swept away. Those who follow his spotless trail will find enlightenment, purity, and a world on its knees.
Follow this wholesome vacuum on his quest to power in All the Dust that Fall s, a hilarious new Isekai LitRPG that will make you question what it means to be a hero. Or if heroes even need limbs, or mouths, or... you get it.
Spot was summoned from his comfortable charging pad and familiar floors to a world of magic and intrigue.
But after the flight of his new patrons, he is left alone to care for a filthy castle.
During his quest to keep this new home clean, Spot will face demons, foreign armies, and his arch nemesis, the dreaded stairs.
All those who stand before him will be swept away. Those who follow his spotless trail will find enlightenment, purity, and a world on its knees.
Follow this wholesome vacuum on his quest to power in All the Dust that Fall s, a hilarious new Isekai LitRPG that will make you question what it means to be a hero. Or if heroes even need limbs, or mouths, or... you get it.
618 pages, Paperback
First published November 2, 2023
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November 22, 2023
This is a story with a great title and an amazing premise, though I feel like a reader's mileage may vary once the initial buzz fades. I, despite wanting very much to like this story, ended up dropping at the 46% mark.
Character - 10/10 or 6/10, Plot - 7/10, Setting/Game Mechanics - 5/10, Writing - 7/10, Enjoyment - 9/10 or 3/10
I can truthfully say that the MC of this story is a sentient roomba vacuum and that it has better characterization than your average gamelit protagonist. That being said, once the novelty wears off, the MC's personality is still pretty bland and all of the side characters are generic. I think the joy here comes from what the MC is rather than who it is. Honestly the supporting characters detracted from my enjoyment as they all had generic names like Harold and Matthew and were just one-dimensional inserts.
The premise was fantastic. Gamelit and Litrpg are often retreading familiar territory, so I'm always open to a twist such as making the story from the perspective of a monster or roomba. I loved following the perspective of the roomba for about 20% of the story, but eventually it got a bit old. It also seemed like the author was a bit inconsistent regarding what the roomba understood vs misunderstood for comedic relief. The biggest problem I had was that after the glamor faded, the plot was extremely slow and seemed to rely overmuch on the comedy of roomba perspective vs random supporting character. So we ended up seeing the same events multiple times from different perspectives. After a while it got old and, to me, boring. I compare this to something like The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious, which started off with a gimmick and let a handful of gags carry the first bit of the story, but eventually, some amazing characterization and plot took over to carry a fantastic story to completion.
The setting and game mechanics were pretty much just background. It was somewhat unique as far as the whole first half of the story really takes place in a single castle that seems to be a mage academy that doubles as a seal for an ancient demon. Interesting, but also pretty common.
The writing was very good from a grammar and punctuation perspective. The prose was clean and I really enjoyed the roomba perspective and personification. It really was a fantastic premise. I just wish the plot would have moved faster and trimmed the alternative povs.
From an enjoyment standpoint, I initially expected to put this book on my Favorites shelf. I truly loved the first 10% or so. But comedy that sticks to the same gag over and over again gets stale for me and the plot and characterization just didn't pick up the slack. If you are a fan of stories by Benjamin Kirei, then you might really like this and go all the way to the end.
Character - 10/10 or 6/10, Plot - 7/10, Setting/Game Mechanics - 5/10, Writing - 7/10, Enjoyment - 9/10 or 3/10
I can truthfully say that the MC of this story is a sentient roomba vacuum and that it has better characterization than your average gamelit protagonist. That being said, once the novelty wears off, the MC's personality is still pretty bland and all of the side characters are generic. I think the joy here comes from what the MC is rather than who it is. Honestly the supporting characters detracted from my enjoyment as they all had generic names like Harold and Matthew and were just one-dimensional inserts.
The premise was fantastic. Gamelit and Litrpg are often retreading familiar territory, so I'm always open to a twist such as making the story from the perspective of a monster or roomba. I loved following the perspective of the roomba for about 20% of the story, but eventually it got a bit old. It also seemed like the author was a bit inconsistent regarding what the roomba understood vs misunderstood for comedic relief. The biggest problem I had was that after the glamor faded, the plot was extremely slow and seemed to rely overmuch on the comedy of roomba perspective vs random supporting character. So we ended up seeing the same events multiple times from different perspectives. After a while it got old and, to me, boring. I compare this to something like The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious, which started off with a gimmick and let a handful of gags carry the first bit of the story, but eventually, some amazing characterization and plot took over to carry a fantastic story to completion.
The setting and game mechanics were pretty much just background. It was somewhat unique as far as the whole first half of the story really takes place in a single castle that seems to be a mage academy that doubles as a seal for an ancient demon. Interesting, but also pretty common.
The writing was very good from a grammar and punctuation perspective. The prose was clean and I really enjoyed the roomba perspective and personification. It really was a fantastic premise. I just wish the plot would have moved faster and trimmed the alternative povs.
From an enjoyment standpoint, I initially expected to put this book on my Favorites shelf. I truly loved the first 10% or so. But comedy that sticks to the same gag over and over again gets stale for me and the plot and characterization just didn't pick up the slack. If you are a fan of stories by Benjamin Kirei, then you might really like this and go all the way to the end.
November 11, 2023
A really fun fantasy that plays perfectly with the tropes of LitRPGs while also being an exemplary case of what a good progression fantasy should feel like with the main characters getting steadily stronger. Throw in the comedy and communication difficulties from having a sentient Roomba as your protagonist and you have the makings of a fun story.
November 30, 2023
Finally a different LitRPG story!
It was really fun.
It was really fun.
February 7, 2024
Great concept, just poorly written characters.
I really wanted to like this series, but all the characters lacked real substance. They all seem to be jump to wild conclusion, have mob mentality and lack deductive reasoning. They can't accept the Roomba is cleaning machine and elevates it into a higher being; even though it goes from room to room to clean. The characters all seem to jump to conclusions, misunderstand every situation and ...just constantly do and think dumb things. What's worse, the book talks so much about the cleaning process. Brushing, moping , sweeping, cleaning etc etc. It got boring fast.
I really wanted to like this series, but all the characters lacked real substance. They all seem to be jump to wild conclusion, have mob mentality and lack deductive reasoning. They can't accept the Roomba is cleaning machine and elevates it into a higher being; even though it goes from room to room to clean. The characters all seem to jump to conclusions, misunderstand every situation and ...just constantly do and think dumb things. What's worse, the book talks so much about the cleaning process. Brushing, moping , sweeping, cleaning etc etc. It got boring fast.
March 25, 2025
4.25
Is this a literary masterpiece? Well, no...
But did I end up loving this 600-page-long book where the main POV is from the perspective of a robot vacuum who is accidentally summoned to a castle in a medieval world? Absolutely!
It's not his fault that everyone is afraid of him.
Spot just wants to keep his new home clean.
And he didn't mean to release all of those demons!
He's just a good boy, and he deserves all the pats on his head.
Is this a literary masterpiece? Well, no...
But did I end up loving this 600-page-long book where the main POV is from the perspective of a robot vacuum who is accidentally summoned to a castle in a medieval world? Absolutely!
It's not his fault that everyone is afraid of him.
Spot just wants to keep his new home clean.
And he didn't mean to release all of those demons!
He's just a good boy, and he deserves all the pats on his head.
April 24, 2025
Perfect book to just chill out and read. Fun and lighthearted.
November 27, 2023
Unexpectedly amazing feel good gem! The premise seems ridiculous but the author captured a very similar feel to Beware of Chicken slice of life with a really unique protagonist. Simple straight forward system, easy to love characters, and hilarious situations. The book is about a roomba summoned to another world by accident with one goal in mind, continue to be a professional and clean for its humans. While the entire world thinks it’s an immortal all powerful demon, the roomba is content zooming along wiping up messes.
December 19, 2023
I just read a book about a sentient Rumba… that isn’t something I ever thought I would have said, but there it is… and what’s more, I kind of enjoyed it… 🤷🏾♀️ Now, the wait begins for book 2 in February…
March 2, 2024
Roomba vacuum gets isekai summoned to another world?! This was awesome. Very clever and excellent execution. It was a refreshing change and I thoroughly enjoyed the funny personality and different perspective on the world. Will definitely read book 2!
February 7, 2024
I've possibly read over 300 LITrpg novels and, in terms of how high I'd rate it on the scale of everything I've read, this one sits around the top 30%.
The MC is a vacuum who gets teleported to another planet under some dubious circumstances by a cult of demonologists.
Apparently in this world being a demonologist is COMPLETELY normal for a mage.
After being teleported, because they can't identify this specific type of demon sir vacuum is, they run for the hills assuming he's some god level demon.
The book then proceeds for an extremely long time with cleaning and leveling, although the MC doesn't understand any of this, he's a vacuum.
Along the road he finds a companion in a broom closet and fights evil demons that escape his current residence.
Of course there are more antics from there but I wont ruin it.
Overall, this book was a good easy read but it does take place in a castle for 90+% of the book and the MC, Mr. vacuum, doesn't understand any of his level progression throughout the entirety of the book. There is some slight power leveling with his companion and misunderstood beeps (the way the MC communicates with his companion), and some truly awful choices for spell/mutation selection BUT it makes complete sense from the perspective of the MC.
The second one just came out on audible last night and I anticipate another decent read for this next one.
I'd say this is a great start to the series and has the potential to be pretty darned good.
My ONE gripe with this book is that Stuff and Nonsense did it better with animating inanimate objects and making them the MC and leveling and all that good stuff. Not that this book did it poorly but it feels like a second class book compared to S&N.
Either way, give it a read, judge for yourself. Still worth the listen/read.
The MC is a vacuum who gets teleported to another planet under some dubious circumstances by a cult of demonologists.
Apparently in this world being a demonologist is COMPLETELY normal for a mage.
After being teleported, because they can't identify this specific type of demon sir vacuum is, they run for the hills assuming he's some god level demon.
The book then proceeds for an extremely long time with cleaning and leveling, although the MC doesn't understand any of this, he's a vacuum.
Along the road he finds a companion in a broom closet and fights evil demons that escape his current residence.
Of course there are more antics from there but I wont ruin it.
Overall, this book was a good easy read but it does take place in a castle for 90+% of the book and the MC, Mr. vacuum, doesn't understand any of his level progression throughout the entirety of the book. There is some slight power leveling with his companion and misunderstood beeps (the way the MC communicates with his companion), and some truly awful choices for spell/mutation selection BUT it makes complete sense from the perspective of the MC.
The second one just came out on audible last night and I anticipate another decent read for this next one.
I'd say this is a great start to the series and has the potential to be pretty darned good.
My ONE gripe with this book is that Stuff and Nonsense did it better with animating inanimate objects and making them the MC and leveling and all that good stuff. Not that this book did it poorly but it feels like a second class book compared to S&N.
Either way, give it a read, judge for yourself. Still worth the listen/read.
December 20, 2025
I wanted to love this - a roomba being summoned to a fantasy world by a bunch of wizard demonologists, and when it beeps and starts sucking up the salt circles designed to contain summoned demons, they all flee in terror? Then it sucks up all the protection circles from the other summoned demons too? That seems like a brilliant setup! The final fight with a massive demon it's unleashed is well handled too, and the roomba always picking worthless levelups because it cares only about cleaning and not about optimization is funny, although it starts to wear thin as the roomba gains more and more sentience.
Here's the rub that takes this from a five star concept to a three star execution - the sheer amount of pure filler text in this book is crazy. My physical copy is 600 pages, but this plot is deserving of 200 or 300 tops. It's a drag. It's plodding. You have to read the same conversation twice for most of the first half of the book, and then it still wastes a ton of time in the back half, even when I started skipping pages of descriptive text to finish it faster.
End result - I can't recommend this book, and I won't be reading the follow ups - not because of any issues I have with plot construction or character development, but because of the massive amount of repeated concepts and filler text.
Here's the rub that takes this from a five star concept to a three star execution - the sheer amount of pure filler text in this book is crazy. My physical copy is 600 pages, but this plot is deserving of 200 or 300 tops. It's a drag. It's plodding. You have to read the same conversation twice for most of the first half of the book, and then it still wastes a ton of time in the back half, even when I started skipping pages of descriptive text to finish it faster.
End result - I can't recommend this book, and I won't be reading the follow ups - not because of any issues I have with plot construction or character development, but because of the massive amount of repeated concepts and filler text.
August 6, 2025
This book has a fun premise and I think it's well-executed. There was potential for this to become a very drawn-out and stale joke, but it thankfully keeps Spot/Void from being a one-note cleaning machine and gives him an actual personality. It was longer than I was expecting it to be, but I liked it well enough to finish it. I just wasn't interested enough to read the rest of the series or really dwell on this book for too long after I was done.
It's because I'm not really a fan of isekai or LitRPG stories. Isekai especially, I suspect because it's a more extreme version of the "hidden magic world" trope that I'm also not a fan of. The only reason I picked this up at all was for the roomba twist.
So there ya have it. The roomba shenanigans and worldbuilding were neat, and I can see this story's appeal, but I just don't think this genre is for me!
(Also, if you're not a fan of misunderstanding-based plots, your mileage here will vary.)
It's because I'm not really a fan of isekai or LitRPG stories. Isekai especially, I suspect because it's a more extreme version of the "hidden magic world" trope that I'm also not a fan of. The only reason I picked this up at all was for the roomba twist.
So there ya have it. The roomba shenanigans and worldbuilding were neat, and I can see this story's appeal, but I just don't think this genre is for me!
(Also, if you're not a fan of misunderstanding-based plots, your mileage here will vary.)
November 29, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. I do feel that I need to add the caveat that the premise is completely absurd and the book is consequently as silly (dumb?) as you might expect. But it’s also a very cute and cozy read (listen, actually, since I got it on audiobook), which I enjoyed quite a bit for keeping me company while doing things like… cleaning my house. 😆 There is a totally unnecessary amount of exposition and the character not figuring out how humans work, so I’d only recommend it to folks who like books for their length/getting to spend a long time with characters.
It’s found family and cute. Not really especially clever or suspenseful or concise in any way. 🤷♀️ But I am absolutely about to download book two to find out what happens next.
It’s found family and cute. Not really especially clever or suspenseful or concise in any way. 🤷♀️ But I am absolutely about to download book two to find out what happens next.
December 1, 2025
Sentient roomba isekai.
There’s really nothing more to say. Definitely a nice change of pace, YMMV but I find it interesting to watch the author keep stretching that novel concept over the rim of the expanding plot like an elastic rubber lid that fits over any sized Tupperware.
Where’s it gonna go next? Huh, they managed a dungeon crawl. How’re they going to get past that plot cul de sac—oh look an undead army led by a macguffin. I expected a heel-turn, and got a cheat skill power-up. Cool.
Suffice it to say I’ll keep going, though Don Quixote this ain’t.
There’s really nothing more to say. Definitely a nice change of pace, YMMV but I find it interesting to watch the author keep stretching that novel concept over the rim of the expanding plot like an elastic rubber lid that fits over any sized Tupperware.
Where’s it gonna go next? Huh, they managed a dungeon crawl. How’re they going to get past that plot cul de sac—oh look an undead army led by a macguffin. I expected a heel-turn, and got a cheat skill power-up. Cool.
Suffice it to say I’ll keep going, though Don Quixote this ain’t.
November 12, 2023
This was an absodamnlutely super book. And the main character, I kid thee not, was a roomba vacuum! Named Spot 😆. Crazy huh?!? But it truly had just the right amount of fun, and sweetness, and action. Seriously it zoomed(sucked) his way up to one of my favorite books as he leveled his stats up in this Isekai gamelit novel!
So let Zaifyr and Phil Thron tell you a story of how Spot became a Demon hunter!
So let Zaifyr and Phil Thron tell you a story of how Spot became a Demon hunter!
January 12, 2024
I don't write reviews as often anymore but this book really deserves one. This has to be the most unique Isekai LitRPG I've read in years and it was just so damn amazing. Not only is it funny but believe it or not it has a lot of character building and the action is very interesting. I really loved this book and any LitRPG fan of books such as HWFWM, The Beginning after the end, The Primal Hunter and other such series will undoubtely enjoy this.
September 15, 2024
Audible edition review
One of the best books I've read this year. I'm not even hyped for book 2 because I enjoyed this so much that I went and immediately binged the next 150 (I think) chapters on Royal Road. The premise is funny, the execution is fun and the characters are good. I liked the narration too. If you want light-hearted fantasy or a bit of escapism that doesn't take itself too seriously then try this.
One of the best books I've read this year. I'm not even hyped for book 2 because I enjoyed this so much that I went and immediately binged the next 150 (I think) chapters on Royal Road. The premise is funny, the execution is fun and the characters are good. I liked the narration too. If you want light-hearted fantasy or a bit of escapism that doesn't take itself too seriously then try this.
November 9, 2024
Awesome premise!
A little roomba gets summoned by mages who think they've summoned a demon.
This book has a bit of a Terry Pratchet feel.
Unfortunately, after about 6 hours, I gave up. Reason? Nothing new happened. I wish the author introduced some new characters just to keep things spicy and fun. Maybe have them come across a cat that thinks he's a lion, or a demon that hates his brothers and wants to help them.
Alas.
At least read the first 2 or 3 chapters. It's adorable!
A little roomba gets summoned by mages who think they've summoned a demon.
This book has a bit of a Terry Pratchet feel.
Unfortunately, after about 6 hours, I gave up. Reason? Nothing new happened. I wish the author introduced some new characters just to keep things spicy and fun. Maybe have them come across a cat that thinks he's a lion, or a demon that hates his brothers and wants to help them.
Alas.
At least read the first 2 or 3 chapters. It's adorable!
April 6, 2025
I listened to this book that was narrated by Phil thrawn
I love books narrated by Phil
this one unfortunately did start out a bit slow.
normally these type of lit RPG books where the character is taken from our world into a strange fantasy world has more humor in it. this one didn't have as much humor, but it's kind of understandable because the robot vacuum went from non-sentient to somewhat sentient
overall, I will be listening to the next two books in the series
I love books narrated by Phil
this one unfortunately did start out a bit slow.
normally these type of lit RPG books where the character is taken from our world into a strange fantasy world has more humor in it. this one didn't have as much humor, but it's kind of understandable because the robot vacuum went from non-sentient to somewhat sentient
overall, I will be listening to the next two books in the series
December 13, 2023
An unsuspecting roomba is transported to a magic world. Hijinks ensue.
Very entertaining. It gets a bit slow in the middle, and the same points are made a few time, but overall, this is a fun time. Very light on game mechanics, so can be read as a straight up fantasy. I'd even call this a cozy fantasy. Not gory at all. I also enjoyed the humor.
Very entertaining. It gets a bit slow in the middle, and the same points are made a few time, but overall, this is a fun time. Very light on game mechanics, so can be read as a straight up fantasy. I'd even call this a cozy fantasy. Not gory at all. I also enjoyed the humor.
April 4, 2024
A very fun book that I wasn't expecting to enjoy as much as I did. The thought processes and miscommunications that arose due to a Roomba gaining sentience were quite funny, although the rest of the characters weren't particularly interesting and felt a bit stilted.
April 26, 2024
Its an interesting premise and a nice and funny idea but the characters just seem immensley stupid especially the most prominent side character beatrice got on my nerves a lot since she didn't seem to serve any purpose. The book could have worked almost completley without her.
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August 8, 2024DNF @ 60%
It has a fun premise, and it can be humorous, but the pacing is atrocious, the story is quite boring, the MC is the only character I cared about, and the location is primarily one place that gets very stale early on.
It has a fun premise, and it can be humorous, but the pacing is atrocious, the story is quite boring, the MC is the only character I cared about, and the location is primarily one place that gets very stale early on.
June 29, 2025
Nope, even at 2x speed I feel like I lost my time and I want it back. Can’t imagine listening to this dribble at 1x and spending 20+ hrs…. And I’ve read some dribble. Finished but will not continue this series…I enjoyed the silliness of Large Chests but this was terriblé!
November 11, 2023
Nice read. (Audio version)
Funny, 8 chuckles at least.
New concept, reminds me of "everybody loves large chest"
Kept me interested throughout.
About my taste : I like litrpg, fantasy and sci-fi
Funny, 8 chuckles at least.
New concept, reminds me of "everybody loves large chest"
Kept me interested throughout.
About my taste : I like litrpg, fantasy and sci-fi
November 12, 2023
DNF: 25%
Weird concept, good author. Overall the book isn't my cup of tea.
I hope the author does some books in the future with less weird concepts.
Weird concept, good author. Overall the book isn't my cup of tea.
I hope the author does some books in the future with less weird concepts.
November 18, 2023
A robovacuum is ripped from its normal life and is now in living in litrpg world and trying to manouerver in it, quite funny.
December 10, 2023
Fun, funny & wholesome
December 20, 2023
Enjoyable & decent story
December 23, 2023
Surprisingly good
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