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The Itemancer 2
Rowan Loran, newly minted god, has been exiled from his homeworld, and stranded in hell. All is not lost though, as clearing the local ant infestation has freed up a lot of space. Perfect for founding his very own kingdom! Now he just needs to deal with pesky neighbors, colonists from the other side of hell, a serious mold infestation, a budding romance, and a very demanding dragon.
93 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2019
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September 24, 2019
Another short novel by Forrest Minter about being the god of items. I finished in about an hour and a half maybe?
This one seemed much rougher than the last, but the story seems to stay along the same tracks that the first set. Yay being in Hell that isn't actually Hell. However, this one adds guns and demons. I had a few technical issues with it such as indentation and some capitalization issues, but they weren't enough to make me stop reading it.
Overall, it was a solid 3.5. It really was not as good as the first, and basic pieces needed to be refined further. However, the story was still fun to read, and I liked the abilities used. I'd read the third one if Minter continues the series.
This one seemed much rougher than the last, but the story seems to stay along the same tracks that the first set. Yay being in Hell that isn't actually Hell. However, this one adds guns and demons. I had a few technical issues with it such as indentation and some capitalization issues, but they weren't enough to make me stop reading it.
Overall, it was a solid 3.5. It really was not as good as the first, and basic pieces needed to be refined further. However, the story was still fun to read, and I liked the abilities used. I'd read the third one if Minter continues the series.
April 9, 2019
This was beyond terrible. Whatever promise of redemption the first book held, this one killed it for good.
The MC who for no good reason bend backward and took it hard from the dragon princess continues to do so in this book. After screwing him over, she comes around and makes him a "duke" of a crappy penal colony. Which really is just her taking over what the MC already started. She then doesn't miss a single opportunity to put the MC down, all of which he takes willingly while occasionally begging for more.
His excuse for allowing this to happen is, bad. Real bad. Extremely bad. It doesn't even make particular sense. Most of this seems to be exactly that, an excuse. The MC is both weak and spineless. He's a doormat to end all doormats.
People constantly kick him around, yank his chain, screw him over and in one case actually publically humiliate before killing him. The MCs reaction to this is, to pretty much let them, then ask for seconds. At no point in the book does he ever stand up for himself, show even a hint of a spine or act in any kind of way like anyone in his position or a real person would.
If anything, the character goes through a massive degradation from the first book. He's about as unlikeable as they come and so are most of the folks he interacts with. Andrit is a massive bitch, which the MC just laps up. Emilio and others are complete bastards, which is okay because they throw him some scraps.
This is only the second time I asked this of an author. Dear Forrest Minter, please do not write another book. The entirety of literature is worse off for you having done so in the first place.
The MC who for no good reason bend backward and took it hard from the dragon princess continues to do so in this book. After screwing him over, she comes around and makes him a "duke" of a crappy penal colony. Which really is just her taking over what the MC already started. She then doesn't miss a single opportunity to put the MC down, all of which he takes willingly while occasionally begging for more.
His excuse for allowing this to happen is, bad. Real bad. Extremely bad. It doesn't even make particular sense. Most of this seems to be exactly that, an excuse. The MC is both weak and spineless. He's a doormat to end all doormats.
People constantly kick him around, yank his chain, screw him over and in one case actually publically humiliate before killing him. The MCs reaction to this is, to pretty much let them, then ask for seconds. At no point in the book does he ever stand up for himself, show even a hint of a spine or act in any kind of way like anyone in his position or a real person would.
If anything, the character goes through a massive degradation from the first book. He's about as unlikeable as they come and so are most of the folks he interacts with. Andrit is a massive bitch, which the MC just laps up. Emilio and others are complete bastards, which is okay because they throw him some scraps.
This is only the second time I asked this of an author. Dear Forrest Minter, please do not write another book. The entirety of literature is worse off for you having done so in the first place.
April 23, 2019
This was a very disappointing followup to what was looking to be a promising series. The MC Rowan loses all character progression that he made in the first book and ends up being distractedly meek and servile throughout the entire story. Hell, the guy ascends to godhood and still instantly cows down to any mortal authority figure he meets even when it is at the expense of those closest to him. And don't get me started on how stupid he acts, like when he removes his cloak of invisibility so he can wave at an armed force he just stole a ship from while they are holding crossbows.
May 3, 2019
Odd
An itemmancer that can't... itemize. A MC that does not desire justice or revenge on his evil oppressors and beings that tried to kill him. That is odd. Who spends the whole book traveling. The book should be called the wandering Mage that has no goal. The book has great potential. I loved book 1. Book 2 was odd.
An itemmancer that can't... itemize. A MC that does not desire justice or revenge on his evil oppressors and beings that tried to kill him. That is odd. Who spends the whole book traveling. The book should be called the wandering Mage that has no goal. The book has great potential. I loved book 1. Book 2 was odd.
June 10, 2019
The first one had promise, but this one doesn't move. Rowan to my mind after reading this doesn't deserve the power he has nor the companions he has created. You can't create god-like beings and then be a weak-ass about dealing with your enemies. The best-realized thing in this book is the items wanting to kick him to the curb for being lame. The series could be salvaged, but only if the next one is much better than this.
May 1, 2019
Losing the thread.
The first book was a five for the concept and writing, it has a very good flow. This one is written just as well but the storyline is all over. It's like the author can not decide what type of book they want to write.
The first book was a five for the concept and writing, it has a very good flow. This one is written just as well but the storyline is all over. It's like the author can not decide what type of book they want to write.
April 15, 2019
Short and uneventful.
Very short book and nothing much happens. Climax is like 4 pages, and is literally dues ex machina. Could have been much better.
Very short book and nothing much happens. Climax is like 4 pages, and is literally dues ex machina. Could have been much better.
April 24, 2019
God?
Story is still interesting but my concern is that he’s too OP too fast. Maybe the author can spice up the story in the next book.
Story is still interesting but my concern is that he’s too OP too fast. Maybe the author can spice up the story in the next book.
April 30, 2019
Cool
I like that it's exploring lots of concepts as well as eluding to a much greater universe as well. I love the characters and how the story is evolving. Highly recommended.
I like that it's exploring lots of concepts as well as eluding to a much greater universe as well. I love the characters and how the story is evolving. Highly recommended.
May 12, 2019
Not sure
The MC is a weak dude who bumbles through the story with a gross subservient attitude. I’m not sure I will read the next one
The MC is a weak dude who bumbles through the story with a gross subservient attitude. I’m not sure I will read the next one
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