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How to Succeed in Monster Farming #2
How to Succeed in Monster Farming After Getting Rejected by the Hero Guild Volume 2: A Monster Ranching LitRPG
Nicholas Parker was supposed to be a hero. Instead, the Magerium Council took one look at his test results, declared him "insufficient," and dumped him on a cursed farm that had killed seventeen previous owners.
That was their first mistake.
Six months later, Nick's running the most revolutionary agricultural operation in the known world. His farm produces food that makes people weep with joy, his workers consider their employment contracts to be spiritual callings, and he's accidentally founded a religion based on proper safety protocols. When he's not optimizing cockatrice egg production or managing his dimensional predator breeding program, he's casually transforming ancient curses into beneficial magical infrastructure.
The problem isn't his success. The problem is that everyone keeps mistaking his practical farming techniques for cosmic intervention. Merchant guilds are declaring economic warfare. Religious extremists are organizing crusades. Government assessors can't figure out how to classify an operation that's simultaneously revolutionizing agriculture and attracting pilgrims from six provinces.
Meanwhile, Nick just wants to work on his farm in peace.
But when a fanatical lord shows up with fifteen hundred troops and a manifested god to eliminate what he calls "unnatural corruption," Nick discovers that the best response to people who think efficient farming is evil might be introducing them to the practical applications of enhanced agricultural strength.
After all, someone has to protect the livestock. And if that means casually eliminating divine champions who interrupt important tasks, well, that's just another aspect of responsible farm management.
Monster where cosmic significance meets crop rotation, and the real magic is building something worth defending through the power of treating people with basic human dignity.
That was their first mistake.
Six months later, Nick's running the most revolutionary agricultural operation in the known world. His farm produces food that makes people weep with joy, his workers consider their employment contracts to be spiritual callings, and he's accidentally founded a religion based on proper safety protocols. When he's not optimizing cockatrice egg production or managing his dimensional predator breeding program, he's casually transforming ancient curses into beneficial magical infrastructure.
The problem isn't his success. The problem is that everyone keeps mistaking his practical farming techniques for cosmic intervention. Merchant guilds are declaring economic warfare. Religious extremists are organizing crusades. Government assessors can't figure out how to classify an operation that's simultaneously revolutionizing agriculture and attracting pilgrims from six provinces.
Meanwhile, Nick just wants to work on his farm in peace.
But when a fanatical lord shows up with fifteen hundred troops and a manifested god to eliminate what he calls "unnatural corruption," Nick discovers that the best response to people who think efficient farming is evil might be introducing them to the practical applications of enhanced agricultural strength.
After all, someone has to protect the livestock. And if that means casually eliminating divine champions who interrupt important tasks, well, that's just another aspect of responsible farm management.
Monster where cosmic significance meets crop rotation, and the real magic is building something worth defending through the power of treating people with basic human dignity.
509 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2025
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November 22, 2025
Very different from book 1
I really liked the first book but not much from the first book carries to the second. The MC becomes a somewhat low IQ doormat which makes the very disjointed story even more of a slog to read. If there even is a book 3 I can't see myself reading it.
I really liked the first book but not much from the first book carries to the second. The MC becomes a somewhat low IQ doormat which makes the very disjointed story even more of a slog to read. If there even is a book 3 I can't see myself reading it.
December 8, 2025
Is the MC an ostrich?
I liked the book. The part I really didn't like was the MC always sticking his head in the sand. Really. Anytime something happened, he would say it would work out and not be concerned. He would just go feed the animals and take care of the crops. It happened too many times. He go an official letter. Didn't bother reading it. Problem for future me. Notifications from system, not a problem. Must water plants. Sky burning? Not my issue. Got to get the animals fed. It is the reason I did not give 5 stars. He did that way too much even with things he really should have looked into. Apart from that, it was a good continuation of the first book. The farm still had dangerous areas and curse nodes that needed work. The number of employees kept increasing. The farm kept growing. I do look forward to where the story will go next.
I liked the book. The part I really didn't like was the MC always sticking his head in the sand. Really. Anytime something happened, he would say it would work out and not be concerned. He would just go feed the animals and take care of the crops. It happened too many times. He go an official letter. Didn't bother reading it. Problem for future me. Notifications from system, not a problem. Must water plants. Sky burning? Not my issue. Got to get the animals fed. It is the reason I did not give 5 stars. He did that way too much even with things he really should have looked into. Apart from that, it was a good continuation of the first book. The farm still had dangerous areas and curse nodes that needed work. The number of employees kept increasing. The farm kept growing. I do look forward to where the story will go next.
November 25, 2025
Fun Read!
I don’t know what it is, but I am a sucker for agriculture based fantasy lit RPG… And this one delivers. It does have a a little bit of physical intimacy, but it’s done pretty tastefully. The inherent humor of the author shines through and Petunia the dragon is a delight! I wish there had been a little more of the animal and agriculture side in this novel, but I realize that’s probably not a selling point for everyone lol! I also think the author managed to somehow include his Amazon reviews of the book that were negative into the storyline… I totally applaud this and laughed out loud as I read each one! This really wasn’t enjoyable book and I hope there’s a couple more in the series coming forward
I don’t know what it is, but I am a sucker for agriculture based fantasy lit RPG… And this one delivers. It does have a a little bit of physical intimacy, but it’s done pretty tastefully. The inherent humor of the author shines through and Petunia the dragon is a delight! I wish there had been a little more of the animal and agriculture side in this novel, but I realize that’s probably not a selling point for everyone lol! I also think the author managed to somehow include his Amazon reviews of the book that were negative into the storyline… I totally applaud this and laughed out loud as I read each one! This really wasn’t enjoyable book and I hope there’s a couple more in the series coming forward
November 22, 2025
Ridiculous, Yet Still Entertaining
I found this story humorous, entertaining and a bit melodramatic. Although I could do without the ongoing emotional crisis and repetitive dialogue, I looking forward to the next installment of this series.
And can I say, this is one of the only books I've read recently that did not end in an unimaginative cliffhanger that manifested for dramatic effects more than a natural pause due to requiring more time than than the limited available space.
I found this story humorous, entertaining and a bit melodramatic. Although I could do without the ongoing emotional crisis and repetitive dialogue, I looking forward to the next installment of this series.
And can I say, this is one of the only books I've read recently that did not end in an unimaginative cliffhanger that manifested for dramatic effects more than a natural pause due to requiring more time than than the limited available space.
November 24, 2025
The first one was so much better. This one had a decent plot core, but the author needs a better editor. There are so many repeated synonym-level phrases that it gets almost monotonous to read. I couldn’t help but wonder if the author plugged various ideas into AI and asked, “What’s another way to say ….”. I was thankful there was substantially less smut than his last release, but he now needs to work on substance over repetitive gibberish.
November 28, 2025
Enjoyable Romp using enhanced farming practices!
More mayhem, magic and cursing (literally!) Where bloated bureaucrats and misguided zealots get schooled on the power of progressive farming techniques, an inspired dragon and an amazing goat. A great read if you want some fun and escape.
More mayhem, magic and cursing (literally!) Where bloated bureaucrats and misguided zealots get schooled on the power of progressive farming techniques, an inspired dragon and an amazing goat. A great read if you want some fun and escape.
November 20, 2025
Terrific story!
Fun reading, good writing and great character development.
My only complaint is the overdone reiteration by Nick. I got irritated by it every time he repeated his interpretation. Too much for me.
Fun reading, good writing and great character development.
My only complaint is the overdone reiteration by Nick. I got irritated by it every time he repeated his interpretation. Too much for me.
November 30, 2025
Good book in it’s quirky way
The author has created a quirky world from an agriculture perspective. It’s entertaining and fun and way outside of what you’re use to seeing in this genre.
The author has created a quirky world from an agriculture perspective. It’s entertaining and fun and way outside of what you’re use to seeing in this genre.
November 30, 2025
Nerdtastic
Both books are excellent.
The characters are funny and interesting. The creativity oozes out of every page. The story is fast paced and hard to put down. Looking forward to more.
Both books are excellent.
The characters are funny and interesting. The creativity oozes out of every page. The story is fast paced and hard to put down. Looking forward to more.
December 1, 2025
This was such a disappointing book in so many ways. Starting out with the self pity. Then going onto the fruit that makes you sing. And then being totally oblivious to what his innovations can do to the world order. It’s like he suddenly got stupid. I don’t think there’s any coming back from this
November 18, 2025
Fanfreakingtastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
November 18, 2025
there comes a point where indifference becomes unbelievable, where it just becomes denial covered in stupidity. the ending left a lot to be desired, hence four stars rather than five.
November 20, 2025
Fun read
Still a fun read though you absolutely have to read the first book. This book does not stand alone. You'll never understand it without the first book.
Still a fun read though you absolutely have to read the first book. This book does not stand alone. You'll never understand it without the first book.
November 22, 2025
Amusing
The review part was amazing and I wonder if they are taken from actual reviews of the book. Funniest thing I have read in a long time.
The review part was amazing and I wonder if they are taken from actual reviews of the book. Funniest thing I have read in a long time.
November 27, 2025
Great book
Very well thought out story line, keeps you interested in the w. Hard to stop reading can't wait for the next book. Great characters very easy to feel there feelings
Very well thought out story line, keeps you interested in the w. Hard to stop reading can't wait for the next book. Great characters very easy to feel there feelings
December 2, 2025
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
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