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Goblin Gigs
From rideshare to another realm, I wound up with a haunted manor, a portal to Arctara, and a goblin with zero chill.
Alex Mercer was a rideshare driver, dodging drunks and hauling tacos, until his uncle’s death gifted him Mercer Manor -- and a portal to Arctara, a land of monsters and magic. Trading delivery runs for low-stakes gigs, Alex aims to grind gold safely and ignore the fancy quests. With MMA skills, a snarky archer best friend sparking chemistry, and a fierce goblin ally with bold intentions, he’s set to tackle the little jobs, from bandits to bar fights, despite the Arctaran System throwing quests in his face.
But Arctara breeds chaos. As the gigs escalate, Alex’s “easy” tasks turn deadly, dragging him into a world of traps and secrets. With quirky companions piling up and stats he’d rather ignore, Alex must hustle to survive.
Goblin Gigs - Dungeon Book 1 is a hilarious, action-packed isekai where a gig-economy hero grinds his way to glory.
Alex Mercer was a rideshare driver, dodging drunks and hauling tacos, until his uncle’s death gifted him Mercer Manor -- and a portal to Arctara, a land of monsters and magic. Trading delivery runs for low-stakes gigs, Alex aims to grind gold safely and ignore the fancy quests. With MMA skills, a snarky archer best friend sparking chemistry, and a fierce goblin ally with bold intentions, he’s set to tackle the little jobs, from bandits to bar fights, despite the Arctaran System throwing quests in his face.
But Arctara breeds chaos. As the gigs escalate, Alex’s “easy” tasks turn deadly, dragging him into a world of traps and secrets. With quirky companions piling up and stats he’d rather ignore, Alex must hustle to survive.
Goblin Gigs - Dungeon Book 1 is a hilarious, action-packed isekai where a gig-economy hero grinds his way to glory.
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2026
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February 4, 2026
MC too dense...
I really like the authors other work and this book in itself was pretty good. I just think he made the main character a little too dense when it comes to his romantic interests. They just weren't realistic. I understand where he was intending to go but it felt like the MC was just too oblivious.
I really like the authors other work and this book in itself was pretty good. I just think he made the main character a little too dense when it comes to his romantic interests. They just weren't realistic. I understand where he was intending to go but it felt like the MC was just too oblivious.
February 8, 2026
After reading, I still don't know who/what the "dungeon dasher" is. I did like this, although it isn't as good as Warlock. Portal fantasy isn't really my favorite. Alex is a little annoying (clueless, slow to adapt), and we never get to see him actually sword-fight despite that being his main thing. He spent too much of the book's length trying to bring stuff over from Earth, I guess. The LitRPG elements were pretty unexpected (and unexplained), but I suppose more will follow on that. The one sex scene was underwhelming (brief, very little detail) after being built up for so long. I also felt kind of bad about how Livinia was treated (a little too harsh to still be funny). Overall, this book never got to the plot, but this series has a lot of story potential.
February 4, 2026
A really fun read
As we've come to expect from Daniel Kensington, Goblin Gigs was very well written. Kensington is almost singlehandedly redefining his genres, showing us that Mens Adventure doesn't have to suffer from poor quality writing - that haremlit and gamelit (or whatever you want to call them) can be on par with any other form of fiction. Like his other ongoing series, Warlock, Goblin Gigs is near-perfectly edited. But more importantly, it doesn't read like just another rehash of the same basic idea that everyone else is writing. Goblin Gigs reads like a book the author was having fun with while writing it, probably just as much fun as I had reading it.
As we've come to expect from Daniel Kensington, Goblin Gigs was very well written. Kensington is almost singlehandedly redefining his genres, showing us that Mens Adventure doesn't have to suffer from poor quality writing - that haremlit and gamelit (or whatever you want to call them) can be on par with any other form of fiction. Like his other ongoing series, Warlock, Goblin Gigs is near-perfectly edited. But more importantly, it doesn't read like just another rehash of the same basic idea that everyone else is writing. Goblin Gigs reads like a book the author was having fun with while writing it, probably just as much fun as I had reading it.
Review of advance copy
this was a good book, unread it in three sittings and it sets up some great sequels. much lighter on the spicy stuff than the warlock books, which I missed but the story was good and pulled me along. compared to the other books in this genre it is blissfully well edited and sorted. I eagerly await the next one. his Warlick books were some of my favorites.
February 7, 2026
Fun and intriguing new series
I really enjoy Kensingtons writing style and this book didn't leave me wanting. The idea of a returnable isekai isn't new, but I like what he's done and can't wait to see where it goes. It kinda reminds me of John van Stry portals of infinity but litrpg instead.
I really enjoy Kensingtons writing style and this book didn't leave me wanting. The idea of a returnable isekai isn't new, but I like what he's done and can't wait to see where it goes. It kinda reminds me of John van Stry portals of infinity but litrpg instead.
February 3, 2026
A big disappointment
This should have had a disclaimer about being FTB if it was marketed as "from the author of warlock", instead of a well written scene we get stupid jokes about unicorns
This should have had a disclaimer about being FTB if it was marketed as "from the author of warlock", instead of a well written scene we get stupid jokes about unicorns
February 4, 2026
Awesome start to a series
So far this author hasn't missed.
This book definitely seems a bit less tense, a bit more light hearted, smaller stakes maybe, than his other series. But the quality is still there. Really can't wait for more.
So far this author hasn't missed.
This book definitely seems a bit less tense, a bit more light hearted, smaller stakes maybe, than his other series. But the quality is still there. Really can't wait for more.
February 6, 2026
This author is great. I quite like his Warlock series, and this one delivers as well. He strikes a great balance between telling an engaging story and interweaving harem elements without them becoming a distraction. Looking forward to more in this series.
February 4, 2026
A great new book by Daniel Kensington again. technically a harem book but no harem in this book so far and it's a good story. the main character is a bit of a dope, but he's catching on
February 5, 2026
Good book
Very fun story. Looking forward to the next book. Only one comment that it took 250 pages to kiss the girl.
Very fun story. Looking forward to the next book. Only one comment that it took 250 pages to kiss the girl.
February 5, 2026
Fun
This seems like it will be a worthwhile story. It has a budding harem without vulgar scenes. Give it a try
This seems like it will be a worthwhile story. It has a budding harem without vulgar scenes. Give it a try
February 8, 2026
Great start to a new series
Daniel creates yet another amazing story filled with rich characters with fantastic world building. Can't wait to see where this ride takes us!
Daniel creates yet another amazing story filled with rich characters with fantastic world building. Can't wait to see where this ride takes us!
February 9, 2026
A fun read that flies by
Goblin Gigs is a fun read that has a ton of potential and I am greatly looking forward to more.
Goblin Gigs is a fun read that has a ton of potential and I am greatly looking forward to more.
February 10, 2026
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like t inhe goblin woman. I anxiously await the author's next novel.
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like t inhe goblin woman. I anxiously await the author's next novel.
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