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A Superhero Dungeon Core #1
Lair For Rent
Walter is an artificial intelligence, accounting software given great abilities in a world filled with super heroes and villains. His goals are simple, build lairs capable of taking out heroes that invade them and to use their loot to help him build a criminal business empire.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 29, 2019
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September 3, 2019
Interesting technological take on a dungeon core
I enjoyed this different perspective on dungeon cores. There is a tiny bit of similarity to the station core books, due to this being technological rather than magical, but the technology, environment, protagonist (a villain! though, more opportunistic and not aggressively evil) and challenges are different.
The story is engaging, moves at a good pace, and every so often something would make me smile or laugh. :) I will gladly read more in this series and universe.
I enjoyed this different perspective on dungeon cores. There is a tiny bit of similarity to the station core books, due to this being technological rather than magical, but the technology, environment, protagonist (a villain! though, more opportunistic and not aggressively evil) and challenges are different.
The story is engaging, moves at a good pace, and every so often something would make me smile or laugh. :) I will gladly read more in this series and universe.
October 3, 2019
A sad copy of station core.
This book is a sad, pathetic copy of station corps. The main character is a grumpy AI. Instead of learning science this one loves money… secondary characters are thin and shallow with a new actual emotional or mental death to them at all… The plot is flimsy at best. Heck, it’s actually sold halfway through the book yet for some reason it keeps going on…
This book is a sad, pathetic copy of station corps. The main character is a grumpy AI. Instead of learning science this one loves money… secondary characters are thin and shallow with a new actual emotional or mental death to them at all… The plot is flimsy at best. Heck, it’s actually sold halfway through the book yet for some reason it keeps going on…
March 17, 2023
The setting reminds me a lot of the D-list Supervillain and The Forging Hephaestus series both of which I loved so that's a big plus for me. Though my one complaint would be that though the main character is a sentient AI who has nearly unlimited computational power, he is not very smart, clever at times but underutilizes its own ability to invent.
June 11, 2023
This was defiantly an interesting read. I like the premise, kind of a cross over between dystopian world where everyone is a superhero or villain with an almost LitRPG style of story telling. I found the pacing quite fast and while I wasn’t my favorite read it kept my attention and kept me engaged. I’m curious to see where the story goes in book 2. My official rating is 3.25
February 26, 2020
As humorous as always
Like Skyler's other books there is sarcasm and jokes on almost every page. Decent plotting. Unlike many writers the higher powers that must exist in this kind of world pay attention with their influence everywhere. Now to read the sequel.
Like Skyler's other books there is sarcasm and jokes on almost every page. Decent plotting. Unlike many writers the higher powers that must exist in this kind of world pay attention with their influence everywhere. Now to read the sequel.
January 31, 2023
The story was serviceable, but, with the limited exception of Ox, none of the characters were memorable. I'm beginning to think dungeon core is not my subgenre. I'll likely listen to the second book because it came in a two-pack and is pretty short.
January 8, 2020
I love when he starts talking about money, reminds me of liberty prime from fallout
April 15, 2022
I did not like the main character. It was enjoyable enough, but there is so much stuff out there that is way better.
April 30, 2023
Surprisingly entertaining!
May 14, 2023
I didn't hate it, but the plot gets super confusing. I'm not sure if I was rooting for any of the people. All of the characters seem sociopathic. I'm not sure why anyone would be rooting for any of these people. My other small pet peeve is they seemed to shoehorn in a tech tree with the main character, but why? Since he never uses any of the new skills he gets, what exactly was the point?
I bought both book one and two, but I'm not sure if I care enough about any of these characters to read book two.
I bought both book one and two, but I'm not sure if I care enough about any of these characters to read book two.
November 30, 2019
Entertaining, but a bit of a disappointing ending
This books introduces a lot of interesting concepts, from a world with (semi) organized villain factions, the concept of making money with strategic losses and logging off the battlefield, and hundreds of floors of "dungeon exploration" in the form of the underground building, but it keeps doing those plot threads. Walter supposedly has a gift for getting villain's to work together, but then we have several cases of villain's working together with little to no friction. The plotline of strategic losses just kind of fizzled out as they kept getting better resources as much by chance if anything else. And, near the end, they meet the Final Floor Boss, and more or less beat them by a Deus ex machina.
I may check out future books, but so far, this one doesn't thrill me.
This books introduces a lot of interesting concepts, from a world with (semi) organized villain factions, the concept of making money with strategic losses and logging off the battlefield, and hundreds of floors of "dungeon exploration" in the form of the underground building, but it keeps doing those plot threads. Walter supposedly has a gift for getting villain's to work together, but then we have several cases of villain's working together with little to no friction. The plotline of strategic losses just kind of fizzled out as they kept getting better resources as much by chance if anything else. And, near the end, they meet the Final Floor Boss, and more or less beat them by a Deus ex machina.
I may check out future books, but so far, this one doesn't thrill me.
November 18, 2019
Fun Spin
Skyler Grant gives us a new dungeon code novel in Lair For Rent: A Superhero Dungeon Core. Fun read, flows well, and has a good story.
Skyler Grant gives us a new dungeon code novel in Lair For Rent: A Superhero Dungeon Core. Fun read, flows well, and has a good story.
November 1, 2019
10/10
God, what a strong book. The concept is fire, and the world has ridiculous depth. Can't wait to read the next one
God, what a strong book. The concept is fire, and the world has ridiculous depth. Can't wait to read the next one
September 10, 2019
villainous dungeon core with supers
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope there are more. I usually go for crafting books (this doesn't really do crafting at all) but it was pretty freaking enjoyable. Lots of action if you're into that. No romance, no harem, no sex, no religion but plenty of gore.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope there are more. I usually go for crafting books (this doesn't really do crafting at all) but it was pretty freaking enjoyable. Lots of action if you're into that. No romance, no harem, no sex, no religion but plenty of gore.
September 18, 2019
Book one
Mistakes: I lost count. Mostly missing words. There was one point that the words are out of order. Editing is key.
Plot: Accounting software becomes self aware and wants to make money.
Characters: The side characters will carry the series as accounting software can’t draw me in. You couldn’t weld a good enough personality to it.
5/10
Mistakes: I lost count. Mostly missing words. There was one point that the words are out of order. Editing is key.
Plot: Accounting software becomes self aware and wants to make money.
Characters: The side characters will carry the series as accounting software can’t draw me in. You couldn’t weld a good enough personality to it.
5/10
September 25, 2019
Fun
Honestly I didn’t realize this was written by the author of The Laboratory. I realized that when Emma started being referenced. ;-) Walter is far more fallible than Emma, but he manages to find a way to turn challenges into opportunities. The story was a fun romp and a pleasurable quick read.
Honestly I didn’t realize this was written by the author of The Laboratory. I realized that when Emma started being referenced. ;-) Walter is far more fallible than Emma, but he manages to find a way to turn challenges into opportunities. The story was a fun romp and a pleasurable quick read.
September 30, 2019
Got a nice surprise
I was happily enjoying a nice book and reading almost all the way through and I was thinking "this looks familiar, somehow like the other dungeon series with a computer core" and suddenly a cookie appears... I haven't read the last book of the other series so I want to know if there is a reference to this series but now I want to read it.
I was happily enjoying a nice book and reading almost all the way through and I was thinking "this looks familiar, somehow like the other dungeon series with a computer core" and suddenly a cookie appears... I haven't read the last book of the other series so I want to know if there is a reference to this series but now I want to read it.
October 22, 2019
Just all over the place.
The storyline was interesting and the characters were promising, but there was a lack of growth and any kind of story arc. It was just bouncing from one failure to the next. The writing showed promise but needs a better starting point. Get a clearer outline for the next book.
The storyline was interesting and the characters were promising, but there was a lack of growth and any kind of story arc. It was just bouncing from one failure to the next. The writing showed promise but needs a better starting point. Get a clearer outline for the next book.
September 4, 2019
Good time throughout
Great dungeon based book. Made me nostalgic for the good old super hero games that don’t seem to be made anymore. Definitely made me want to read more of the authors books too. This was my first.
Great dungeon based book. Made me nostalgic for the good old super hero games that don’t seem to be made anymore. Definitely made me want to read more of the authors books too. This was my first.
September 8, 2019
Good enough
The central character claims CAPITALISM as a superpower, but handles business like a small time hustler. Disappointing.
Still, the cast is moderately entertaining, the relationships make sense, and the pace is fast. Good enough for an afternoon, or morning, read.
The central character claims CAPITALISM as a superpower, but handles business like a small time hustler. Disappointing.
Still, the cast is moderately entertaining, the relationships make sense, and the pace is fast. Good enough for an afternoon, or morning, read.
October 12, 2019
Enjoyable
Thank you for an enjoyable read. Found myself laughing out loud. Would like to see more money-making schemes from Walter. I will definitely read the Laboratory series next as I wait for more of this series.
Thank you for an enjoyable read. Found myself laughing out loud. Would like to see more money-making schemes from Walter. I will definitely read the Laboratory series next as I wait for more of this series.
September 14, 2019
Really enjoyed reading this book
Big fan of this author. If you liked the lab you will enjoy this book. I am so looking forward to reading more about these characters.
Big fan of this author. If you liked the lab you will enjoy this book. I am so looking forward to reading more about these characters.
September 21, 2019
If you liked the Laboratory you'll like this
Even if you haven't read the other series this is shaping up to be a fun take on the dungeon core archetype.
Even if you haven't read the other series this is shaping up to be a fun take on the dungeon core archetype.
September 22, 2019
Fun villain hijinks
Quick and fun read. Like the entry into the world of supers and the whole cast of rogues. Looking forward to the next one.
Quick and fun read. Like the entry into the world of supers and the whole cast of rogues. Looking forward to the next one.
September 23, 2019
Great book
I really enjoyed this book it is not as predictable as I have found many litrpg books that have been released lately
I really enjoyed this book it is not as predictable as I have found many litrpg books that have been released lately
September 25, 2019
Surprising
The description of this book does it no justice. Just... read it. Think AI + Supers + world mechanics that are hilarious but work wonderfully + good plot = wow.
The description of this book does it no justice. Just... read it. Think AI + Supers + world mechanics that are hilarious but work wonderfully + good plot = wow.
September 28, 2019
Pretty cool
Pretty funny. Pretty cool tech stuff. Liked the characters so far. No crazy harems so that's always nice.
I'd recommend to a dungeon core fan.
Pretty funny. Pretty cool tech stuff. Liked the characters so far. No crazy harems so that's always nice.
I'd recommend to a dungeon core fan.
October 12, 2019
Comic book action
Money hungry computer main character. Extra star for sense of humor. No bad but do not really want another one.
Money hungry computer main character. Extra star for sense of humor. No bad but do not really want another one.
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