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Deepest Dungeon #1
Deepest Dungeon: Dungeon Darwinism, Book 1
Dungeons are a lot like sea turtles. They’re born in clutches of dozens, if not hundreds. A 100 may be born at one time, buried in still-burning cities, in forests where the canopy hides the sky, or in ocean trenches at the bottom of the sea. But, only one in a clutch ever makes it to the surface.
Everyone knows about dungeons - monstrous factories that emerge out of the earth, full of riches and Arcana and power - and monsters.
Mark doesn’t know anything about dungeons. He isn’t from this world. He's been reborn in another world. Just one he is half of a dungeoncore. The other half? A dark lord.
Start the adventure, and get this audiobook today.
Everyone knows about dungeons - monstrous factories that emerge out of the earth, full of riches and Arcana and power - and monsters.
Mark doesn’t know anything about dungeons. He isn’t from this world. He's been reborn in another world. Just one he is half of a dungeoncore. The other half? A dark lord.
Start the adventure, and get this audiobook today.
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Published February 14, 2022
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June 5, 2022
This was unreadable. It's honestly been a while since I've seen so many errors in so few pages. The author doesn't seem to know the difference between a power line and a utility pole, might not know that you should put some sort of formatting break in between a pov/scene shift, and definitely doesn't know how to use an apostrophe.
There were multiple errors on each of the 10 pages I read. I only made it that far out of a morbid curiosity to see how many more errors there were and whether the author genuinely didn't know how to use an apostrophe. (There's no doubt left in my mind)
Since the book came out nearly 8 months ago and still hasn't been corrected, I don't think we can simply chalk this up to a formatting conversion error. Maybe people who listen to the audiobook will have better luck.
There were multiple errors on each of the 10 pages I read. I only made it that far out of a morbid curiosity to see how many more errors there were and whether the author genuinely didn't know how to use an apostrophe. (There's no doubt left in my mind)
Since the book came out nearly 8 months ago and still hasn't been corrected, I don't think we can simply chalk this up to a formatting conversion error. Maybe people who listen to the audiobook will have better luck.
December 16, 2021
Shut it and read already
Shut up and read, it’s decent. Could use a better editor as everyone has emphasized. Extra words are needed to submit this review so I wrote extra words, because they were required. I take no responsibility why you are still reading this, stop it already, this is getting weird.
Shut up and read, it’s decent. Could use a better editor as everyone has emphasized. Extra words are needed to submit this review so I wrote extra words, because they were required. I take no responsibility why you are still reading this, stop it already, this is getting weird.
February 15, 2022
Excellent book
This was an excellent book. For the most part, a solid dungeon core adventure with some interesting variations.
First, the two souls in a coreinstead of a fairy and a core. Second, the "dungeon brawl" nature if the conflict. Third, the slightly more "god core" feel of running a realm more than a dungeon per se, which I enjoy.
Its a lower crunch system, some like that, some prefer more crunch, so that's a neutral issue.
I would note there are some editing issues.
Still, overall, this was a very enjoyable example of the genre. Looking forward to the next one.
This was an excellent book. For the most part, a solid dungeon core adventure with some interesting variations.
First, the two souls in a coreinstead of a fairy and a core. Second, the "dungeon brawl" nature if the conflict. Third, the slightly more "god core" feel of running a realm more than a dungeon per se, which I enjoy.
Its a lower crunch system, some like that, some prefer more crunch, so that's a neutral issue.
I would note there are some editing issues.
Still, overall, this was a very enjoyable example of the genre. Looking forward to the next one.
November 30, 2021
Fun characters, fun world building.
February 25, 2022
Interesting Concept, Needs an Editor
An interesting concept and story, but the author desperately needs an editor. The grammatical and spelling mistakes distract from and damage the story.
An interesting concept and story, but the author desperately needs an editor. The grammatical and spelling mistakes distract from and damage the story.
May 24, 2022
~Disclaimer: I received a free audiobook copy of this book.~
This had things I love: dungeoncore, isekai, and clashing personalities in a fun gamelit package. I loved the kobolds and the interactions between the two opposites forced to co-exist. I really hope the next book comes out soon because I am sold on this story.
The audiobook was great, but I nabbed the kindle book from kindle unlimited and noted numerous editing issues. So, if reading, just be aware of that.
Great narration. A variety of voices and the personality added by the narrator brought the story to life.
This had things I love: dungeoncore, isekai, and clashing personalities in a fun gamelit package. I loved the kobolds and the interactions between the two opposites forced to co-exist. I really hope the next book comes out soon because I am sold on this story.
The audiobook was great, but I nabbed the kindle book from kindle unlimited and noted numerous editing issues. So, if reading, just be aware of that.
Great narration. A variety of voices and the personality added by the narrator brought the story to life.
February 22, 2022
A Dungeon Core With A Split Personality?
Two very different souls are fused together to make a dungeon core unlike any before it. If Mark and Alverost can overcome their distrust of, and dislike for, each other they may accomplish great things -- but that's a big IF.
This Dungeon Core novel may be of interest to fans of LitRPG stories as well as to fans of the broader Fantasy genre. Those who enjoy playing RPGs may enjoy reading this novel as well.
Two very different souls are fused together to make a dungeon core unlike any before it. If Mark and Alverost can overcome their distrust of, and dislike for, each other they may accomplish great things -- but that's a big IF.
This Dungeon Core novel may be of interest to fans of LitRPG stories as well as to fans of the broader Fantasy genre. Those who enjoy playing RPGs may enjoy reading this novel as well.
December 11, 2021
Good but
Good book but theres some missing words. Also formatting needs adjusted, there are scene changes from page to page with no indications. We go from a dig site to fishermen to a marching army, but that was the worst one.
Overall, 4/5, entertaining, an acceptable number of errors (its not every page, more like every 5-10 pages)
Good book but theres some missing words. Also formatting needs adjusted, there are scene changes from page to page with no indications. We go from a dig site to fishermen to a marching army, but that was the worst one.
Overall, 4/5, entertaining, an acceptable number of errors (its not every page, more like every 5-10 pages)
December 27, 2021
Tries to be descriptive but just comes off as bloated.
Boring characters and a very limited world state make a drab background. At no point do you ever feel like there is a real direction to the story. This has a lot of effort but is very rough and unpolished. Nothing in the narrative feels like a natural progression, it is just a collection of events that coincide.
Boring characters and a very limited world state make a drab background. At no point do you ever feel like there is a real direction to the story. This has a lot of effort but is very rough and unpolished. Nothing in the narrative feels like a natural progression, it is just a collection of events that coincide.
February 27, 2022
Find that entertaining and a good change
I was a fan of the change of dungeon core plot. With so many defined levels in the beginning, it gives enough to create anticipation for each successive book
I was a fan of the change of dungeon core plot. With so many defined levels in the beginning, it gives enough to create anticipation for each successive book
March 14, 2022
Fun
Neat premise, well written, and it's great to see kobolds getting some positive spin. Could be a bit better edited though as there's a few case inconsistencies etc but nothing too major.
Neat premise, well written, and it's great to see kobolds getting some positive spin. Could be a bit better edited though as there's a few case inconsistencies etc but nothing too major.
January 9, 2022
Liked it
I took a chance on this book looking for something different. Well I got lucky and I really enjoyed the book and I will definitely be getting book two.
I took a chance on this book looking for something different. Well I got lucky and I really enjoyed the book and I will definitely be getting book two.
February 1, 2022
Fascinating Concept and Fun
Fast-paced dungeon building with a very interesting twist: an unlikely buddy system that makes everyone think harder and give more. Recommended. (16+)
Fast-paced dungeon building with a very interesting twist: an unlikely buddy system that makes everyone think harder and give more. Recommended. (16+)
March 26, 2022
A fun read
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It lost a star due to frequent editorial mistakes ("cloud" instead of crowd, plural nouns instead of using a possessive apostrophe, and extra words inserted in sentences). It could also benefit freon a continuity scrub, because colors and descriptions could be inconsistent, and scene transitions were often extremely abrupt.
That said, the concept of two people with diametrically opposed morals forced to work together on a common goal was handled quite well. It meshed better than I expected, and was presented in a believable fashion. I really enjoyed the story here and would be interested in reading a sequel.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It lost a star due to frequent editorial mistakes ("cloud" instead of crowd, plural nouns instead of using a possessive apostrophe, and extra words inserted in sentences). It could also benefit freon a continuity scrub, because colors and descriptions could be inconsistent, and scene transitions were often extremely abrupt.
That said, the concept of two people with diametrically opposed morals forced to work together on a common goal was handled quite well. It meshed better than I expected, and was presented in a believable fashion. I really enjoyed the story here and would be interested in reading a sequel.
December 17, 2022
Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the book free of charge in exchange for an honest review
I've read a lot of LitRpgs, Gamelit and Dungeon Core books over the last few years, and I've seen lots of different ideas but not one like this before.
The core in this story is comprised of 2 souls merged together, and that's 2 soul identities who do not get on. This leads to a lot of infighting between the two ids and initially it seems they may not be able to overcome their differences bit eventually they do and so their realm (rather than just a dungeon) becomes to take form.
I found the story a little haphazard and there seemed to be a lot of jumps of logic and splintered scenes which could've done with tidying up, and the overall book feels it could do with a trim of maybe 1/8th of it overall length, but I was rarely bored or disappointed in the story so would be interested in a sequel.
I've read a lot of LitRpgs, Gamelit and Dungeon Core books over the last few years, and I've seen lots of different ideas but not one like this before.
The core in this story is comprised of 2 souls merged together, and that's 2 soul identities who do not get on. This leads to a lot of infighting between the two ids and initially it seems they may not be able to overcome their differences bit eventually they do and so their realm (rather than just a dungeon) becomes to take form.
I found the story a little haphazard and there seemed to be a lot of jumps of logic and splintered scenes which could've done with tidying up, and the overall book feels it could do with a trim of maybe 1/8th of it overall length, but I was rarely bored or disappointed in the story so would be interested in a sequel.
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