Kevin, The Hellbringer, an Isekai Monster LitRPG

by A. Bel

A light-hearted, humorous LitRPG adventure of monstrous proportions!

Firefighting was tough, but Kevin took pride in it—until a factory fire landed him in a swamp with a monstrous new body and a mountain-sized cube dominating the landscape. Now, survival means more than just putting out fires. With an eldritch horror lurking in the dark, a desperate village in need of a hero, and some rather suspicious orphans causing mischief, Kevin’s got his work cut out for him.

To stand a chance, he'll have to craft powerful gear, plunder Void Dungeons, and crack open treasure chests like his life depends on it—because it does. Trading bits of his humanity for strength using [Evolution] might be the key to survival, but every choice has a cost. And just when he thinks he's found allies, the question lingers... friend or foe?

Mysteries unfold, enemies close in, and somewhere along the way, Kevin might just stumble upon a place to call home—if he doesn’t get eaten first.

He's got the potential... but is it enough?

[OP Monster MC] [Wholesome, Humorous] [Isekai LitRPG] [Progression] [Crafting] [Fast Paced] [No Harem]

Praise from Royal Road
“Its momentum kept me enthralled.” - LeonV
“This story doesn't waste time with filler.” - Baelrath

Genres: Fantasy

289 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 28, 2024

Reviews

[Dantegideon · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don’t really know why authors do this. About 2/3 of it is, indeed, a lighthearted romp, but then it’s darker times with the rape and the murder and the betrayals. But if you’re writing for that kind of audience, they’re not going to get through the light part. And if you’re reading for the light part, the darker bits are just going to piss you off and spoil it. Oh well. To the discard pile.

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Update: This was originally two stars. Honestly it was close to one star to start off with, because the ‘Abercrombie switch’ is my least favourite literary device, but I enjoyed the first half and overall it wasn’t badly written. Then the author rolled into the comments to say I’m an idiot and all my reviews are fake. No more benefit of the doubt for you. I’d recommend steering clear of this one.

[robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

To much happens in this book.

It feels like there should have been a few less sub plots throughout this book. It never really felt like weight was developed since all problems were quickly turned through with very little starting at the beginning of the book lasting till the end. If this was edited and re streamlined could be a fun book but for now would pass.

The system in place was ok a bit rudimentary but worked for the story.

[Roberto Flores · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this thing cover to cover, and I can honestly say, I have no idea what the story was supposed to be about. In my opinion, that is an automatic one star.

[Logan Horsford · Rating 2 out of 5]

For some reason, human women are attracted to large horned scaly skinned demon looking MC. I know that in real life, human women love scaly men but this was a bit much.

In addition to that, the book seemed half filled with the MC's idiotic internal musings. I really didn't want to know what he thought about most of the time.

The villagers the MC was meant to save seemed a bit dim (we don't prepare for anything that may have happened several times in the past!) and waiting on the MC to 'save them'.

After 3h 41min, I realized I just didn't care if the MC lived or died. DNF.

[Kevin Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first LitRPG book and it was enjoyable, different but enjoyable.

[Monty · Rating 1 out of 5]

Another story where the mc and characters are plot putzes, contrivedly fubar and nonsensical, but still waltz on, no problemo, all while being mentally winey pathetic cringe lords.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable

This was a very enjoyable book. Interesting world building and mechanics. The characters behaved in believable ways. I hope there are many more books to follow.

[Will Knight]

Note to self: nope.