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The First Dungeon Diving Healer
Failure wasn’t the end. It was just a different beginning.
Kallan Thane Grenwar lived a privileged life. Both of his parents (especially his father) were famous adventurers. Greatness was expected of him throughout his academy days as he worked his way toward his graduation ceremony, the day the gods would decide whether to mark him as a warrior, a mage, or a rogue. Fate was against him. The partial marker he was given was deemed a disgrace. The academy expelled him, his father disowned him, and he had to learn how to live on his own without having everything handed to him on a silver platter.
Four years had passed since his nightmarish ceremony. Time brought lessons. Not only did Kallan learn how to survive on his own, but he discovered that his fate wasn’t as doomed as he originally thought. He did learn a spell, one that could heal injuries, an ability that was never mentioned in the academy.
Kallan had lost the desire to follow in his father’s footsteps, so he chose a new career path. Medicine. After obtaining his degree, he set out for the small town of Harth to become a medical apprentice at the local health clinic. The pay was pathetic, but the cottage he stayed in was on a property with a questionable number of young, attractive women. As a bonus, his boss had him perform dungeon runs to supply the clinic with herbs for potions.
For the first time in four years, Kallan finally felt like his life was coming together, right until the unthinkable happened. Someone came to the clinic with a fatal wound, one that only his healing spell could remedy. Using it wasn’t an option, but doing so exposed him and his new gift to the entire world. Will saving a life go unnoticed, or will it draw too much unwanted attention?
The First Dungeon Diving Healer is a harem-like LitRPG with leveling, new spells, new armor, and more as one would find in a video game. The book balances storytelling, romance, and action. It also contains romantic scenes that are not intended for young readers. Dungeon dive into your copy today.
Kallan Thane Grenwar lived a privileged life. Both of his parents (especially his father) were famous adventurers. Greatness was expected of him throughout his academy days as he worked his way toward his graduation ceremony, the day the gods would decide whether to mark him as a warrior, a mage, or a rogue. Fate was against him. The partial marker he was given was deemed a disgrace. The academy expelled him, his father disowned him, and he had to learn how to live on his own without having everything handed to him on a silver platter.
Four years had passed since his nightmarish ceremony. Time brought lessons. Not only did Kallan learn how to survive on his own, but he discovered that his fate wasn’t as doomed as he originally thought. He did learn a spell, one that could heal injuries, an ability that was never mentioned in the academy.
Kallan had lost the desire to follow in his father’s footsteps, so he chose a new career path. Medicine. After obtaining his degree, he set out for the small town of Harth to become a medical apprentice at the local health clinic. The pay was pathetic, but the cottage he stayed in was on a property with a questionable number of young, attractive women. As a bonus, his boss had him perform dungeon runs to supply the clinic with herbs for potions.
For the first time in four years, Kallan finally felt like his life was coming together, right until the unthinkable happened. Someone came to the clinic with a fatal wound, one that only his healing spell could remedy. Using it wasn’t an option, but doing so exposed him and his new gift to the entire world. Will saving a life go unnoticed, or will it draw too much unwanted attention?
The First Dungeon Diving Healer is a harem-like LitRPG with leveling, new spells, new armor, and more as one would find in a video game. The book balances storytelling, romance, and action. It also contains romantic scenes that are not intended for young readers. Dungeon dive into your copy today.
306 pages, Paperback
First published January 12, 2026
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February 2, 2026
A disappointment
Warden Locke does know how to write. However, his stories are always incredibly dissatisfying.
This book is another in the chain. Why I keep trying to kick that football is beyond me.
His characters connections with each other just suck. The MC is always just drifting along without actually committing or doing anything. 20 women around him, and there’s nothing there.
Writes a female character who is apparently dumb? But she seems smarter and more well read than anyone else, but she doesn’t talk ‘fancy’ like the MC, so she’s apparently an airheaded idiot.
Warden Locke does know how to write. However, his stories are always incredibly dissatisfying.
This book is another in the chain. Why I keep trying to kick that football is beyond me.
His characters connections with each other just suck. The MC is always just drifting along without actually committing or doing anything. 20 women around him, and there’s nothing there.
Writes a female character who is apparently dumb? But she seems smarter and more well read than anyone else, but she doesn’t talk ‘fancy’ like the MC, so she’s apparently an airheaded idiot.
March 16, 2026
Story has a good premise, but it's written on sixth grade level.
Very low IQ read, adult content aside, there's not much here however it had a good story to build but never got there. Characters are less than two dimension. None of them logical, simple problems they can't solve yet in trying to make them seem more than they are a complex problem seems to come to them easy. It makes them stupid. The woman in the book are insufferable she bosses that constantly demean and sexually harass anyone and then cry foul if a man in any way steps out of line with them. The main character for some reason needs to hide, was disowned, with an ability that can change the world so none of it makes sense. Trying to keep it secret isn't even logical seeing how easily within a week several people learn of his abilities and of course try to blackmail/leverage him. There's nothing you could do to blackmail a character with an ability simply because he just makes it known to everybody. Again sixth grade reading level and a story that just is forgettable. All the characters are cliche with cringe relationship with a simp beta male lead. There wasn't enough here to make me care what happens next.
Very low IQ read, adult content aside, there's not much here however it had a good story to build but never got there. Characters are less than two dimension. None of them logical, simple problems they can't solve yet in trying to make them seem more than they are a complex problem seems to come to them easy. It makes them stupid. The woman in the book are insufferable she bosses that constantly demean and sexually harass anyone and then cry foul if a man in any way steps out of line with them. The main character for some reason needs to hide, was disowned, with an ability that can change the world so none of it makes sense. Trying to keep it secret isn't even logical seeing how easily within a week several people learn of his abilities and of course try to blackmail/leverage him. There's nothing you could do to blackmail a character with an ability simply because he just makes it known to everybody. Again sixth grade reading level and a story that just is forgettable. All the characters are cliche with cringe relationship with a simp beta male lead. There wasn't enough here to make me care what happens next.
April 28, 2026
This is just terrible. The characters are all horrible, not a likable one in the bunch. The motivations are at odds with the relationships, none of it is believable. The story is just contrived nonsense. This is cheap writing at its worst. Don't waste your time.
April 18, 2026
Depressingly sad
Just a whole book of bad things happening over and over to this guy. Nothing good ever comes of it. The same old trope tries so hard to hide the op power that he never winds up using. As a result he winds up enslaved to some a******. And that's the end of the book. Do not recommend this.
Just a whole book of bad things happening over and over to this guy. Nothing good ever comes of it. The same old trope tries so hard to hide the op power that he never winds up using. As a result he winds up enslaved to some a******. And that's the end of the book. Do not recommend this.
April 3, 2026
absolute garbage
Did a twelve year old right this book. None of it made sense and the ending just sucks. Will not be reading anymore
Did a twelve year old right this book. None of it made sense and the ending just sucks. Will not be reading anymore
March 25, 2026
Stupid waste of time
This was a stupid waste of time disguised as a potentially good book. An adult MC who thinks like a child in a man’s body. How do you go to an academy to train as a warrior or mage and yet not have any of the skills to do anything once given the chance to do it??? An annoying stupid MC with annoying side character too stupid to be any help. I don’t think this author was even trying to write a good book. It’s unfortunate that the world building gives you enough hope to keep reading but the characters continue to disappoint you to the point of quitting. And I can’t even begin to start on all the typos… WOW! Is it Mrs. Dobbs or Mrs. Hobbs? Is it Dr. Padderson or Dr. Adderson? Pick one and stick with it. By the way, this hidden secret being used as blackmail material is the oldest trope in the book. Can we move beyond that please!!!!
This was a stupid waste of time disguised as a potentially good book. An adult MC who thinks like a child in a man’s body. How do you go to an academy to train as a warrior or mage and yet not have any of the skills to do anything once given the chance to do it??? An annoying stupid MC with annoying side character too stupid to be any help. I don’t think this author was even trying to write a good book. It’s unfortunate that the world building gives you enough hope to keep reading but the characters continue to disappoint you to the point of quitting. And I can’t even begin to start on all the typos… WOW! Is it Mrs. Dobbs or Mrs. Hobbs? Is it Dr. Padderson or Dr. Adderson? Pick one and stick with it. By the way, this hidden secret being used as blackmail material is the oldest trope in the book. Can we move beyond that please!!!!
January 23, 2026
Didn't even get.past the second page
OK, if you are.going to write harem lit, you need to make sure the females aren't complaining during sex. Also, the MC should not be so arrogant about the sex that he come off as just a chad in it for his own pleasure.
OK, if you are.going to write harem lit, you need to make sure the females aren't complaining during sex. Also, the MC should not be so arrogant about the sex that he come off as just a chad in it for his own pleasure.
February 12, 2026
A big letdown
The main character is one of the most stupid idiots I have e ever read about. And the ending is stupid as well. All the work the character puts in the entire book is undone by a criminal forcing him to start over. Lazy writing
The main character is one of the most stupid idiots I have e ever read about. And the ending is stupid as well. All the work the character puts in the entire book is undone by a criminal forcing him to start over. Lazy writing
March 8, 2026
Cowardly, Useless Healer
Dodge this book unless you like a MC who is a cowards that constantly runs from things instead of dealing with them, along with no progression or growth
Dodge this book unless you like a MC who is a cowards that constantly runs from things instead of dealing with them, along with no progression or growth
March 17, 2026
I Really Enjoyed this Book
This is a solid start to a series that I look forward to reading. I'm actually halfway through the 2nd book and I'm enjoying it too. But I've hit editing issues that are particularly jarring because they aren't typical for the text - there are scattered "spell check didn't catch this, that's lazy writing" and then there is consistent use of "halfling" to refer to half elves and a character who is orc/elf.......listen, you can world build as an author and I respect that, but ignoring this level of expectation is naive at worst and hubris at best. It's enough to jar a reader out of the narrative and that's a mistake in good writing. I'd say I hope it is caught and corrected but as I mentioned before I'm halfway through the next entry in the series. 4 stars
This is a solid start to a series that I look forward to reading. I'm actually halfway through the 2nd book and I'm enjoying it too. But I've hit editing issues that are particularly jarring because they aren't typical for the text - there are scattered "spell check didn't catch this, that's lazy writing" and then there is consistent use of "halfling" to refer to half elves and a character who is orc/elf.......listen, you can world build as an author and I respect that, but ignoring this level of expectation is naive at worst and hubris at best. It's enough to jar a reader out of the narrative and that's a mistake in good writing. I'd say I hope it is caught and corrected but as I mentioned before I'm halfway through the next entry in the series. 4 stars
February 13, 2026
Great idea but MC became worse as book moved forward
Title kinda says it. Book started a little off but had a really interesting idea. Great world building, a bit of skullduggery blended in the background that finally seemed to be coming forward. Sadly, the whole time as the MC level started to rise, his character and backbone just seemed to disappear. Finally ending in an absolutely idiotic cliffhanger. Normally like works by this author which is why I stuck around to the end, but this one is a solid no for me.
Title kinda says it. Book started a little off but had a really interesting idea. Great world building, a bit of skullduggery blended in the background that finally seemed to be coming forward. Sadly, the whole time as the MC level started to rise, his character and backbone just seemed to disappear. Finally ending in an absolutely idiotic cliffhanger. Normally like works by this author which is why I stuck around to the end, but this one is a solid no for me.
February 15, 2026
I liked the beginning. The MC being an arrogant prick who gets smacked down was a little bit funny. Then the fact the author didn’t didn’t use the next 4 or 5 chapters going through how he started to make his way back was great.
I just don’t understand how he became such a wimp. You would think he would want to throw his new class back in his father’s face. I think they need a new editor too. Lots of times the characters names were wrong. I actually went back a couple of times just to make sure I wasn’t missing something. That said I’m sort of looking forward to the next book
I just don’t understand how he became such a wimp. You would think he would want to throw his new class back in his father’s face. I think they need a new editor too. Lots of times the characters names were wrong. I actually went back a couple of times just to make sure I wasn’t missing something. That said I’m sort of looking forward to the next book
February 6, 2026
ok book
Story is ok, but the MC went from being a ladies man to a total simp who seems afraid of women, the whole regret about how he treated them in the past is understandable, but to be completely afraid of them seems stupid. Some editing issues the one that really bugged me was the woman named Keona…Keona, in a later chapter he calls her Leona! Some misspellings happen but to get a character’s name wrong is ridiculous.
Story is ok, but the MC went from being a ladies man to a total simp who seems afraid of women, the whole regret about how he treated them in the past is understandable, but to be completely afraid of them seems stupid. Some editing issues the one that really bugged me was the woman named Keona…Keona, in a later chapter he calls her Leona! Some misspellings happen but to get a character’s name wrong is ridiculous.
February 4, 2026
Good story till the end
I really liked the premise till the end. Really triggered me about bullies and blackmail and I would have taken the story down a slightly different path. But the fact that the author could make me feel so invested in the story and characters is not an easy feat. I would have given 5 star if not for the way the book ends. I'm hoping book 2 fixes things.
I really liked the premise till the end. Really triggered me about bullies and blackmail and I would have taken the story down a slightly different path. But the fact that the author could make me feel so invested in the story and characters is not an easy feat. I would have given 5 star if not for the way the book ends. I'm hoping book 2 fixes things.
February 6, 2026
A worthy read.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and engaging. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and entertaining. However, the book could have used more proof reading. Characters changed names throughout the story. This book is definitely worth checking out.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and engaging. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and entertaining. However, the book could have used more proof reading. Characters changed names throughout the story. This book is definitely worth checking out.
February 13, 2026
Unexpectedly fantastic book!
I really enjoyed this book. It is extremely well written and edited books I’ve seen in this genre. It is light in litrpg elements but in a good way. The characters are varied and with personalities and growth and motivations. The MC is likeable and the potential LI’s are great. Can’t wait for the next!
I really enjoyed this book. It is extremely well written and edited books I’ve seen in this genre. It is light in litrpg elements but in a good way. The characters are varied and with personalities and growth and motivations. The MC is likeable and the potential LI’s are great. Can’t wait for the next!
June 9, 2026
Mmmm
Kinda liked it, but every single side character makes me nervous because they have some secret dark motivation, or so it seems, so your never sure they say or do what they want.
Then even the spicy scene is dicey. I was never able to relax because everyone is always on alert and tense.
I'll read the second on the hope that something resolves in an even mildly secure way.
Kinda liked it, but every single side character makes me nervous because they have some secret dark motivation, or so it seems, so your never sure they say or do what they want.
Then even the spicy scene is dicey. I was never able to relax because everyone is always on alert and tense.
I'll read the second on the hope that something resolves in an even mildly secure way.
June 26, 2026
Good book but needs editing
Would be five stars if it weren't for the frequent mistakes. Names incorrect, sometimes the genders switch in the middle of a scene, etc. Overall a good enough story that I'll pick up the next one, though.
Only two sex scenes in the book, but no fade to black, and they're well done.
Would be five stars if it weren't for the frequent mistakes. Names incorrect, sometimes the genders switch in the middle of a scene, etc. Overall a good enough story that I'll pick up the next one, though.
Only two sex scenes in the book, but no fade to black, and they're well done.
February 5, 2026
An interesting twist on the normal.
An excellent story with a slow growth MC and some charming enjoyable ladies. I can't wait to see what the MC comes up with to take care of the antagonist.
An excellent story with a slow growth MC and some charming enjoyable ladies. I can't wait to see what the MC comes up with to take care of the antagonist.
February 5, 2026
Great story
This was fascinating. I found the storyline both unique and interesting. I don't understand the magical framework and there does not seem to be a martial one either. Combat so far seems based on levels. Hope the author makes an improvement on that.
Epilogue was ok.
This was fascinating. I found the storyline both unique and interesting. I don't understand the magical framework and there does not seem to be a martial one either. Combat so far seems based on levels. Hope the author makes an improvement on that.
Epilogue was ok.
February 18, 2026
Very fun
I really liked this book. Lots of action, some humor, and, yes, some spicy parts. For the most part, the characters are flawed but likable (well, except one).
Highly recommended.
I really liked this book. Lots of action, some humor, and, yes, some spicy parts. For the most part, the characters are flawed but likable (well, except one).
Highly recommended.
February 28, 2026
Dumb
The book was great until the dumbest last chapter/ending of any of the thousands of books I’ve ever read. The MC let's himself be pushed around and taken advantage of without trying to do anything about it.
The book was great until the dumbest last chapter/ending of any of the thousands of books I’ve ever read. The MC let's himself be pushed around and taken advantage of without trying to do anything about it.
March 12, 2026
A good read, kept my attention. Characters are interesting, MC is a bit odd but generally sensible, and the dungeon system is much more bureaucratized than many stories. Character stats are rendered in hardcopy after every run, a nice touch. I have book 2 already, so that's up soon.
March 17, 2026
Interesting
I like the story and the characters are ok, I just feel like a lot of the interactions felt weird and added drama when they didn't need to, I don't it wasn't bad at all and fits with the story but it just felt kinda off, I will give the second book a chance.
I like the story and the characters are ok, I just feel like a lot of the interactions felt weird and added drama when they didn't need to, I don't it wasn't bad at all and fits with the story but it just felt kinda off, I will give the second book a chance.
March 20, 2026
good fun
A little cartoonishly foolish at end, saving a scumbag and getting stabbed in the back. Almost a cliche of some sort to move the plot and force the MC to change. Still an enjoyable read.
A little cartoonishly foolish at end, saving a scumbag and getting stabbed in the back. Almost a cliche of some sort to move the plot and force the MC to change. Still an enjoyable read.
April 2, 2026
Fair book
Decent book with a good plot but a just terrible ending. The ending is bad enough and disjointed from the plot and the MC regular actions I see no reason to continue the series.
Decent book with a good plot but a just terrible ending. The ending is bad enough and disjointed from the plot and the MC regular actions I see no reason to continue the series.
April 9, 2026
Good story until the end
He must be an inexperienced writer, because he ended on a cliffhanger with no way out and no set up for the next book. A shame, because I was enjoying the story up until then. The ending just pissed me off.
He must be an inexperienced writer, because he ended on a cliffhanger with no way out and no set up for the next book. A shame, because I was enjoying the story up until then. The ending just pissed me off.
April 19, 2026
I enjoyed this immensely. I have written similar reviews for this genre, I'm bored with OP characters were this happens and this happens and everything falls into place nice and neat. I like it when things are messy for the MC.
May 12, 2026
Heal Heal, this one's a mess
Very well written story following the EnD trend. What happens when the swordsman turns out he's a better healer than a tank. Yes, has a few scene of fluff but good story and keeps you entertained
Very well written story following the EnD trend. What happens when the swordsman turns out he's a better healer than a tank. Yes, has a few scene of fluff but good story and keeps you entertained
September 9, 2026
Interesting read
The story was not bad but the characters were a bit plain. The main character seems to be a bit too jillted I mean I GRT it he was rich now poor. But still could do with some development
The story was not bad but the characters were a bit plain. The main character seems to be a bit too jillted I mean I GRT it he was rich now poor. But still could do with some development
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