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Creature Farm #1
Isekai Farming
Plant Crops. Raise Monsters. Liberate the village.
Each day, Owen rises with the sun. Creatures cheer as he shovels food into the trough. Enchanted plants dance and sway while he waters their stalks.
This is a strange, wild world. A place where mushrooms can sprout sentience. A place where forest slimes make the best pets. It’s cozy. Simple.
But that’s the tip of the monster-farming iceberg.
The more his creatures work, the stronger they become. They grow and grow, morphing into unbelievable, frightening beasts.
And when the chores are done, he heads into town and mingles with villagers—his new friends. They tell of a mysterious, dangerous force high in the mountains. Owen doesn’t realize it yet, but he was pulled into this world for a reason.
This is his new life.
Life on the creature farm.
Each day, Owen rises with the sun. Creatures cheer as he shovels food into the trough. Enchanted plants dance and sway while he waters their stalks.
This is a strange, wild world. A place where mushrooms can sprout sentience. A place where forest slimes make the best pets. It’s cozy. Simple.
But that’s the tip of the monster-farming iceberg.
The more his creatures work, the stronger they become. They grow and grow, morphing into unbelievable, frightening beasts.
And when the chores are done, he heads into town and mingles with villagers—his new friends. They tell of a mysterious, dangerous force high in the mountains. Owen doesn’t realize it yet, but he was pulled into this world for a reason.
This is his new life.
Life on the creature farm.
- GenresCozyFantasyCozy Fantasy
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2024
362 people are currently reading
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Tristan Rye
4 books7 followersFarming sims…citybuilders…there’s nothing better than slipping into a cozy world after a long day.
These are the vibes I want to bring to my stories. You can read these books with a glass of warm tea.
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Sit back and enjoy!
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
October 24, 2025
A cozy LitRPG escape with heart and humor
This series was exactly what I needed: a gentle, low-stress portal fantasy with small-town charm and just enough whimsy to make me laugh, tear up, and breathe a little easier. Isekai Farming is the kind of book I reach for when I want a break from heavier fantasy... something comforting, well-written, and quietly sweet.
After a near-drowning, Owen wakes to find himself in a quiet, fantastical world after a cave exploration turns harrowing, unwittingly sending him through an underground river and through a portal. From there, he’s tasked with building a life in a remote village, earning his keep by caring for dragons, mushroom folk, slimes, and children alike.
The story is both heartwarming and sweet, ideal for younger readers who enjoy gentle adventure and imaginative worldbuilding. The charm runs deeper than that, though, and older readers will find plenty to love in its quiet rhythms and subtle emotional beats.
I’ll definitely be watching for more from this author.
This series was exactly what I needed: a gentle, low-stress portal fantasy with small-town charm and just enough whimsy to make me laugh, tear up, and breathe a little easier. Isekai Farming is the kind of book I reach for when I want a break from heavier fantasy... something comforting, well-written, and quietly sweet.
After a near-drowning, Owen wakes to find himself in a quiet, fantastical world after a cave exploration turns harrowing, unwittingly sending him through an underground river and through a portal. From there, he’s tasked with building a life in a remote village, earning his keep by caring for dragons, mushroom folk, slimes, and children alike.
The story is both heartwarming and sweet, ideal for younger readers who enjoy gentle adventure and imaginative worldbuilding. The charm runs deeper than that, though, and older readers will find plenty to love in its quiet rhythms and subtle emotional beats.
I’ll definitely be watching for more from this author.
October 16, 2025
Did not finish
This is a day by day journal recording... who cares?
Dull grey MC surrounded by dull grey support characters. The characters were so blah that I couldn't remember who was who within a single chapter.
I gave up at around 50%. It's the second encounter with redcaps and thinking, 'hmm, too bad he didn't die, if he had something would have happened.'
So why 3 stars? 1=So offensive that the author, and anyone that enjoyed the book should be deeply, deeply ashamed. 2=Not offensive but so poorly written that it hurts my brain to read making me worry that my IQ could take a permanent hit if I keep reading (though occasionally there are such train wrecks that I can't stop reading). 3=Personally didn't like for reasons (like this one). 4-5=I liked the book.
I can't recommend this one. Tom out
This is a day by day journal recording... who cares?
Dull grey MC surrounded by dull grey support characters. The characters were so blah that I couldn't remember who was who within a single chapter.
I gave up at around 50%. It's the second encounter with redcaps and thinking, 'hmm, too bad he didn't die, if he had something would have happened.'
So why 3 stars? 1=So offensive that the author, and anyone that enjoyed the book should be deeply, deeply ashamed. 2=Not offensive but so poorly written that it hurts my brain to read making me worry that my IQ could take a permanent hit if I keep reading (though occasionally there are such train wrecks that I can't stop reading). 3=Personally didn't like for reasons (like this one). 4-5=I liked the book.
I can't recommend this one. Tom out
December 15, 2025
Too much like a game, when it is supposed to be reality. He teleports to this world, he does not enter some full-dive virtual reality game. The people he runs into don't act like people, they act like NPC's and there are a bunch of encounters that seem to follow a game type script.
He's constantly got a guide voice in his head. I hate his.
The stupidity is very high. The MC lives right next to a forest full of intelligent monsters.... and he doesn't lock his door. A monster literally just walks in and steals his stuff. This is too retarded for me.
Money situation makes no sense. The way everything has an inherent price makes no sense.
The rate at which he makes money, and how time passes do not correctly follow. For example, he forages at the beach and makes 470 gold in one afternoon. Then he spends the next bunch of days foraging, but then it gives his overall gold, and it didn't increase.
DNF 51%
He's constantly got a guide voice in his head. I hate his.
The stupidity is very high. The MC lives right next to a forest full of intelligent monsters.... and he doesn't lock his door. A monster literally just walks in and steals his stuff. This is too retarded for me.
Money situation makes no sense. The way everything has an inherent price makes no sense.
The rate at which he makes money, and how time passes do not correctly follow. For example, he forages at the beach and makes 470 gold in one afternoon. Then he spends the next bunch of days foraging, but then it gives his overall gold, and it didn't increase.
DNF 51%
April 30, 2025
A charming book with great understanding of farming games that delivers on exactly what it offers.
While the beast elements got frustrating at times, the book is titled creature farming so despite my misgivings, I won't doc points for that.
The start of the book felt like it was a tutorial, with random villagers showing up, gifting starter gear and dropping some lore or a plot hook. While very "drive the plot forward" -y it made sense within its world and inspiration which was a charming way of introducing needed elements.
The cast of characters was suitably big, adhering to the general tropes of romantic interests.
That is probably my biggest criticism, it was a book of tropes, I didn't feel any new paths were being laid, or new ideas put forward. it was however a solid rehashing and knitting together of these tropes and a charming read.
I knew I was hooked when I felt myself get frustrated with the priorities and actions of the main character, (nothing major mind you) and started thinking what I would do instead.
While the beast elements got frustrating at times, the book is titled creature farming so despite my misgivings, I won't doc points for that.
The start of the book felt like it was a tutorial, with random villagers showing up, gifting starter gear and dropping some lore or a plot hook. While very "drive the plot forward" -y it made sense within its world and inspiration which was a charming way of introducing needed elements.
The cast of characters was suitably big, adhering to the general tropes of romantic interests.
That is probably my biggest criticism, it was a book of tropes, I didn't feel any new paths were being laid, or new ideas put forward. it was however a solid rehashing and knitting together of these tropes and a charming read.
I knew I was hooked when I felt myself get frustrated with the priorities and actions of the main character, (nothing major mind you) and started thinking what I would do instead.
December 16, 2024
Ultimately I really enjoyed this book and am eagerly awaiting the sequel!
It starts out pretty rough, and the vibe for the first few chapters is that things are just happening to advance the plot, rather than happening for a reason. After a few chapters though, the book finds its groove and that is much less of an issue.
If you enjoy Stardew Valley you will most likely enjoy this book! It has definitely inspired me to start playing again.
It starts out pretty rough, and the vibe for the first few chapters is that things are just happening to advance the plot, rather than happening for a reason. After a few chapters though, the book finds its groove and that is much less of an issue.
If you enjoy Stardew Valley you will most likely enjoy this book! It has definitely inspired me to start playing again.
April 15, 2025
It is not awful, but incredibly repetitive. Also feels a bit "haremy", which I feel is a tactic used to make up for a poor story line. The animals and the farming are fun but they have like 300 festivals....that are incredibly generic. Actually that word completely describes this book, generic. The idea overall was great, just poorly developed. Will not continue the series. Onto my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
May 13, 2025
If you’ve ever played Stardew Valley, read this!
Did not expect the book to be THIS good when I started reading it. Seriously, gamers and non-gamers alike, you NEED to read this, trust me.
Just read it— you’ll be glad you did!
(Sorry if this isn’t a fancy review, but I figure other people will do this justice better than I can so I may as well encourage others to pick this up.)
Did not expect the book to be THIS good when I started reading it. Seriously, gamers and non-gamers alike, you NEED to read this, trust me.
Just read it— you’ll be glad you did!
(Sorry if this isn’t a fancy review, but I figure other people will do this justice better than I can so I may as well encourage others to pick this up.)
May 17, 2025
Gentle and Sweet
This story was comforting to read. Just enough tension and a sprinkle of light danger to keep it interesting. Progress was good but not crazy. Mysteries investigated, but the memories of what was left behind not neglected and even viewed with growth.
This story was comforting to read. Just enough tension and a sprinkle of light danger to keep it interesting. Progress was good but not crazy. Mysteries investigated, but the memories of what was left behind not neglected and even viewed with growth.
May 21, 2025
Great Story!
I’ve read a lot of cozy/LitRPG fantasy and this is one of my favorites. I love the low stakes. It’s just easy to read and enjoy. And the creature companions! You just can’t go wrong with a mushroom companion! I can’t wait to read the next book.
I’ve read a lot of cozy/LitRPG fantasy and this is one of my favorites. I love the low stakes. It’s just easy to read and enjoy. And the creature companions! You just can’t go wrong with a mushroom companion! I can’t wait to read the next book.
June 15, 2025
I had a lot of fun with this first book. There were some spots of repetitiveness at times, sure, but that was nothing compared to the comfort of being back in my favourite games, only in book form. For fans of Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon.
September 27, 2025
Quite enjoyable story. Super low stakes, with enough of a hook of an overarching story to keep the interest going through the next book.
I intend to pick it up when I want something slower paced, but quite well crafted.
I intend to pick it up when I want something slower paced, but quite well crafted.
April 17, 2025
The writing feels off?
I don't know why but the way it's written just feels off to me, maybe it's because I'm used to a 3rd POV...
I don't know why but the way it's written just feels off to me, maybe it's because I'm used to a 3rd POV...
July 2, 2025
2.5☆
August 22, 2025
Satisfying
I liked the slice of life theme and the pace of the story. I would recommend this book to people looking for a relaxing read.
I liked the slice of life theme and the pace of the story. I would recommend this book to people looking for a relaxing read.
August 28, 2025
If you want to have Stardew Valley as a book - this is what you need to read.
November 17, 2025
Stardew Valley in book form and I am here for it
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