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Corrupted Cardsmith #1
Corrupted Cardsmith
[Synchronization reached 100%]... Begin Class Card Evolution?
A slum rat like Shouren doesn’t have much in life. He picks peaches to survive. Dreams of buying a [Common] Class Card one day. But even that hope is stolen from him.
Broken, bleeding, and left for dead, Shouren crawls inside the dungeon—desperately reaching for the floating card in front of him.
And something awakens inside him.
A corrupted system fuses to his fractured soul, unlocking a long forgotten trait. A [Unique] trait that lets Shouren forge cards no one else
Cards that evolve.
The world’s weakest class hides a secret that powerful factions would kill to control. And if Shouren doesn’t grow stronger fast enough?
They’ll find him. Or worse... enslave him.
This is a new action-packed crafting progression fantasy featuring a unique card-based magic system, deckbuilding, legendary classes, rare evolutions, and more! Perfect for fans of All the Skills, Quest Academy, and Primal Hunter!
A slum rat like Shouren doesn’t have much in life. He picks peaches to survive. Dreams of buying a [Common] Class Card one day. But even that hope is stolen from him.
Broken, bleeding, and left for dead, Shouren crawls inside the dungeon—desperately reaching for the floating card in front of him.
And something awakens inside him.
A corrupted system fuses to his fractured soul, unlocking a long forgotten trait. A [Unique] trait that lets Shouren forge cards no one else
Cards that evolve.
The world’s weakest class hides a secret that powerful factions would kill to control. And if Shouren doesn’t grow stronger fast enough?
They’ll find him. Or worse... enslave him.
This is a new action-packed crafting progression fantasy featuring a unique card-based magic system, deckbuilding, legendary classes, rare evolutions, and more! Perfect for fans of All the Skills, Quest Academy, and Primal Hunter!
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Published June 28, 2025
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July 14, 2025
Here I am reading a wonderful deck-building litRPG adventure on the RR, and fingers crossed it'll be posted on Amazon! Then I'll post this 5⭐ review. Because... well it's just hella good, and I truly love this sub-genre. Plus I want to give a Shout Out to every book written in this genre!!!
This is Shouren's story as he sneaks into the dungeons first floor. He isn't even 6 yet, although his birthday is right around the corner. But, Shouren is not gonna allow bullies to ruin his, and his grandma's lives... No, not any longer. Over coming his fears, he dives in, eyes wide open! To defeat the floor he has'ta kill three monsters and through shear dumb luck, happenstance, and some smart thinking he goes on to kill the first three but continues on to kill something like ummm 17 of the beasties!!! And each one drops cards! The first card placed in his deck gives him his first trait! The Cardsmith... but it's cursed... what's that mean, hummm, a mystery to solve later, maybe?!? Garnering some insights from observing a blacksmith and gaining a hammer he's ready to dungeon dive again! And what's goin on with the corruption? It like a part of him but not, like it's something other. Could Shouren turn it into an ally, make friends with it? Or som'min? Hummm...
Here's a quote for yah:
“Grandma always said that violence is bad. I’m a changed boy, goat. And may peace be upon you.”
This is Shouren's story as he sneaks into the dungeons first floor. He isn't even 6 yet, although his birthday is right around the corner. But, Shouren is not gonna allow bullies to ruin his, and his grandma's lives... No, not any longer. Over coming his fears, he dives in, eyes wide open! To defeat the floor he has'ta kill three monsters and through shear dumb luck, happenstance, and some smart thinking he goes on to kill the first three but continues on to kill something like ummm 17 of the beasties!!! And each one drops cards! The first card placed in his deck gives him his first trait! The Cardsmith... but it's cursed... what's that mean, hummm, a mystery to solve later, maybe?!? Garnering some insights from observing a blacksmith and gaining a hammer he's ready to dungeon dive again! And what's goin on with the corruption? It like a part of him but not, like it's something other. Could Shouren turn it into an ally, make friends with it? Or som'min? Hummm...
Here's a quote for yah:
“Grandma always said that violence is bad. I’m a changed boy, goat. And may peace be upon you.”
July 6, 2025
A real gem of a read. Take the time to get a copy
I have read many card stories in this genre and most are good but I sort of feel it is a short cut to avoiding a magic system as it is all about the card power.
Here the story is excellent. The backstory for the world and its Tower very clever. Most of all some brilliant writing about magic and the card powers.
Really recommend this book.
I have read many card stories in this genre and most are good but I sort of feel it is a short cut to avoiding a magic system as it is all about the card power.
Here the story is excellent. The backstory for the world and its Tower very clever. Most of all some brilliant writing about magic and the card powers.
Really recommend this book.
July 10, 2025
Well that was fun. Great story
Interesting world, very interesting premise.Lots of fun.I love the detailed explanation of the card.Construction and destruction shows a lot of thought going into the system. I'm big on crafting books. This one is close. Even if it's only crafting cards. That said, obviously, it's way more than that. All I can say is I can't wait for the next book. I probably should have waited to read this one so I could bench two or more. Oh well
Interesting world, very interesting premise.Lots of fun.I love the detailed explanation of the card.Construction and destruction shows a lot of thought going into the system. I'm big on crafting books. This one is close. Even if it's only crafting cards. That said, obviously, it's way more than that. All I can say is I can't wait for the next book. I probably should have waited to read this one so I could bench two or more. Oh well
July 1, 2025
Unfortunately, being treated badly has turned him into a really unlikeable knob. Fair enough but I don’t want to read about it.
November 14, 2025
Really enjoyed this first book! Slow and so filler, but good overall!!
Not knowing what was expect I was a really surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. The main character was fleshed out well and maintained his free agency to make decisions throughout the whole book. Never once did his actions feel forced or illogical. The main character's age is young so you forgive some mistakes and having a clear logical plotline story for once really made this book engaging. There were some slow parts while trying to explain the magical system in the world building, and a little bit of filler and repeated knowledge but not enough to wear a ruined the engagement of the story. I was very impressed at how the main characters abilities and powers were explained and brought to life with the detail that made the main character interesting, not boring! Overall I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a strong contention for the start of the series in this genre. I really look forward to book two and hope the storyline can maintain the main characters free agency and making his own decisions. Highly recommend this book!!
Not knowing what was expect I was a really surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. The main character was fleshed out well and maintained his free agency to make decisions throughout the whole book. Never once did his actions feel forced or illogical. The main character's age is young so you forgive some mistakes and having a clear logical plotline story for once really made this book engaging. There were some slow parts while trying to explain the magical system in the world building, and a little bit of filler and repeated knowledge but not enough to wear a ruined the engagement of the story. I was very impressed at how the main characters abilities and powers were explained and brought to life with the detail that made the main character interesting, not boring! Overall I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a strong contention for the start of the series in this genre. I really look forward to book two and hope the storyline can maintain the main characters free agency and making his own decisions. Highly recommend this book!!
August 22, 2025
pretty good
This was an entertaining read. There were a few things I didn’t like. One, the MCs insistence on trying to scam everyone got old after all. Two, all of his insights were basically handed to him. He deconstructs a card and basically gets handed word shattering secrets every time. Three, the fact that immediately ends up on the radar of the world’s major powers seems really contrived. Despite these shortcomings the book was still enjoyable.
This was an entertaining read. There were a few things I didn’t like. One, the MCs insistence on trying to scam everyone got old after all. Two, all of his insights were basically handed to him. He deconstructs a card and basically gets handed word shattering secrets every time. Three, the fact that immediately ends up on the radar of the world’s major powers seems really contrived. Despite these shortcomings the book was still enjoyable.
August 5, 2025
This author must be another of the Russian authors we are seeing turn up. The plot and story are very convoluted and it many parts difficult to understand the storyline. Is it a translation? It uses terms like Brat a lot. Something I have noticed with other Russian translated stories. Not a solid rea I would not bother
September 24, 2025
My First Card LitROG
I gave this book a shot and I wasn't disappointed. I think the writer did a good job getting me invested in a new system. I think if it was just deck building and throwing them out like yugio I would be bored but since he went much more involved in the magic system I was enjoying the book and I'm sad I can't read ahead on royal road.
I gave this book a shot and I wasn't disappointed. I think the writer did a good job getting me invested in a new system. I think if it was just deck building and throwing them out like yugio I would be bored but since he went much more involved in the magic system I was enjoying the book and I'm sad I can't read ahead on royal road.
October 6, 2025
Refreshingly Dfferent
New approach to the old shtick. I enjoyed the character and progression. My only complaint is the intense dive into sharding cards. But it’s a common complaint I have with other authors where they extol a 0.005 increase and show the excessive math. Dumb it down slightly and the story flows better.
Looking forward to the 2nd book
New approach to the old shtick. I enjoyed the character and progression. My only complaint is the intense dive into sharding cards. But it’s a common complaint I have with other authors where they extol a 0.005 increase and show the excessive math. Dumb it down slightly and the story flows better.
Looking forward to the 2nd book
July 18, 2025
Really good
It took me a bit to get through this. It was very good. It just seemed to struggle to find itself at the very beginning. Still, it's well worth the read.
Highly recommended.
It took me a bit to get through this. It was very good. It just seemed to struggle to find itself at the very beginning. Still, it's well worth the read.
Highly recommended.
July 23, 2025
Great read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of actions. Interesting card magical system. Want to see how it is developed.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of actions. Interesting card magical system. Want to see how it is developed.
August 4, 2025
Fun!
This was a blast to read! Talk about a villain origin story! All about your love for Grandma. The magic framework is great, the martial stuff needs work. But overall this book kicked butt!
This was a blast to read! Talk about a villain origin story! All about your love for Grandma. The magic framework is great, the martial stuff needs work. But overall this book kicked butt!
August 5, 2025
Entertaining story
It was an entertaining story. There were some things that didn't really make sense to me. Such as the spatial hammer stuff. And I found myself skipping a lot of the dialog because it felt nonsensical and irrelevant.
I finished it and will continue the series.
It was an entertaining story. There were some things that didn't really make sense to me. Such as the spatial hammer stuff. And I found myself skipping a lot of the dialog because it felt nonsensical and irrelevant.
I finished it and will continue the series.
August 12, 2025
awesome book
I really love this book, had trouble putting it down. I like how the main character is gaining power but not at a crazy rate. Only aspects of his abilities are manifesting rapidly.
Can’t wait for the second book!!
I really love this book, had trouble putting it down. I like how the main character is gaining power but not at a crazy rate. Only aspects of his abilities are manifesting rapidly.
Can’t wait for the second book!!
August 21, 2025
Pretty decent
When it's moving along and the MC is interacting with the world the story is great. When he's going on and on about things in his own head, especially when in the middle of a battle, it's a bit exhausting. Overall quite positive.
When it's moving along and the MC is interacting with the world the story is great. When he's going on and on about things in his own head, especially when in the middle of a battle, it's a bit exhausting. Overall quite positive.
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October 9, 2025This was a fine book to kill some time in a waiting room. There's a little too much effort spent trying to be 'funny' and for something I was reading mostly as an unconventional power fantasy, the protagonist doesn't actually power up as much as I'd hoped by the end.
October 14, 2025
I needed a break from romantasy books and this really hit the spot! It's a great rags to riches plot with this unique card-magic element that was a nice refreshing change from other LitRPGs. I am definitely reading the second book as soon as it's released!
October 27, 2025
really interesting first novel
A really interesting novel I’m ngl, a little bit of a slow start due to world building and setting the scene but I was hooked after the first 2 chapters! Good job can’t wait till book 2s released
A really interesting novel I’m ngl, a little bit of a slow start due to world building and setting the scene but I was hooked after the first 2 chapters! Good job can’t wait till book 2s released
July 6, 2025
Really enjoyed. Eager for more
August 1, 2025
Good book!!!!
Very good book easy to read and enjoyable too. He was a kid who had a rough life but still loved his grandma.. I would recommend this book to anyone!!
Very good book easy to read and enjoyable too. He was a kid who had a rough life but still loved his grandma.. I would recommend this book to anyone!!
August 10, 2025
finally
I find cars based litrpgs to be a struggle at times in maintaining real danger and action but this series really excels in both. What a treat to find!
I find cars based litrpgs to be a struggle at times in maintaining real danger and action but this series really excels in both. What a treat to find!
August 28, 2025
A fun read
Well written and an entertaining flow.
Good mix of styles and systems with a decent amount of RPG stats to the mix.
Well written and an entertaining flow.
Good mix of styles and systems with a decent amount of RPG stats to the mix.
September 8, 2025
woah
This book was much much better than expected. Thank you Daman. Now I have to go buy a lemon pie to help me wait for book 2.
This book was much much better than expected. Thank you Daman. Now I have to go buy a lemon pie to help me wait for book 2.
October 13, 2025
Great story
Great book one and Great story.
I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I really enjoyed visiting this universe.
Pax...
Great book one and Great story.
I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I really enjoyed visiting this universe.
Pax...
October 20, 2025
Solid
This was a good starter read, I think the cliffhanger at the end could have been a bit better but still a good read
This was a good starter read, I think the cliffhanger at the end could have been a bit better but still a good read
October 25, 2025
I could not get past how much I disliked the protagonist. He's dishonest, and he's constantly sneering at his companions.
November 10, 2025
it interesting with a twist
It’s definitely worth a read it may not be for everyone but I found it interesting and a good read
It’s definitely worth a read it may not be for everyone but I found it interesting and a good read
November 19, 2025
Good Start, MC is pretty edgy and cynical, but that's the outcome when one grows up in that kind of environment.
December 17, 2025
What an amazing book. A smart and hardworking MC.
December 22, 2025
Enjoyed the book, couldn’t stop reading. Will definitely be reading the 2nd
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