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Elemental Dungeon #2
Infernal Bones
Ryan has died, been reborn as a dungeon core, defeated a necromancer, and made a number of friends along the way. Life, well un-life, is good.
However, everything changed when the demons attacked.
With his dungeon town in danger and cultists scheming in the shadows, Ryan must decide whether to draw upon the darker side of his own nature – unlocking powers far greater than anything he has accessed before.
Something his new dungeon fairy seems suspiciously excited about.
With his favorite adventurer, Blake, slowly accepting his new powers as a Specter of Balance, Ryan learns being a darkness dungeon means a lot more than just bones, zombies, and skeletal fight club. Apparently, the power granted by God of Death encompasses much, much more.
Unfortunately, Ryan learns the hard way that some things should remain dead…
However, everything changed when the demons attacked.
With his dungeon town in danger and cultists scheming in the shadows, Ryan must decide whether to draw upon the darker side of his own nature – unlocking powers far greater than anything he has accessed before.
Something his new dungeon fairy seems suspiciously excited about.
With his favorite adventurer, Blake, slowly accepting his new powers as a Specter of Balance, Ryan learns being a darkness dungeon means a lot more than just bones, zombies, and skeletal fight club. Apparently, the power granted by God of Death encompasses much, much more.
Unfortunately, Ryan learns the hard way that some things should remain dead…
506 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2020
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About the author
Jonathan Smidt
15 books98 followersJonathan’s journey through life has been anything but slow. Being part of a military family, he moved across the world growing up, and having not learned his lesson, joined the Marine Corps right out of high school. This sent him on a whirlwind adventure, which even found him in the sands of Afghanistan. During all his travels, he found one thing always remained constant…he loved to read. Now, married and with life finally calming down a bit, he has begun to push his passion for literature even higher, aiming to give readers the kinds of books he has come to love with his own unique twist.
He has grown up in thousands of worlds, courtesy of not only literature and anime, but also his avid gaming life! Jonathan has spent countless hours on video games ranging from Final Fantasy to Pokémon to Guild Wars and WoW, while also enjoying tabletops such as D&D and Exalted.
Living in a game world isn’t enough for Jonathan though, and he has pushed to turn his own life into a classic RPG. On top of leveling up his writing and music abilities (he swears he is not a bard though!), he is currently learning the ancient art of blacksmithing, which places him at his forge working hot metal into blades on the weekends!
He has grown up in thousands of worlds, courtesy of not only literature and anime, but also his avid gaming life! Jonathan has spent countless hours on video games ranging from Final Fantasy to Pokémon to Guild Wars and WoW, while also enjoying tabletops such as D&D and Exalted.
Living in a game world isn’t enough for Jonathan though, and he has pushed to turn his own life into a classic RPG. On top of leveling up his writing and music abilities (he swears he is not a bard though!), he is currently learning the ancient art of blacksmithing, which places him at his forge working hot metal into blades on the weekends!
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February 16, 2020
Jonathan Smidt gives good story 😊
Picture a steam train. At the beginning of Infernal Bones, the pistons move quite slowly. There is an entire dungeon floor being built, which of course needs to be tested, and that means we are invited along for the process. As the book hit's the halfway mark, the story starts rolling and the pistons gain speed. You can hardly put the book down at this point, so enjoy the ride. Highlights of the read for me: a twist towards the end that I did not see coming, the Great Loot Solution of 2020 by our favorite darkness dungeon, and [[Mild spoiler, engage eye glaze for the following part]] the cameo by a mysterious hooded and scythe-wielding figure. Hrm, whoever could it be. [[/End spoiler]]
Overall an excellent reading experience, and I look forward to the third installment in the series.
Picture a steam train. At the beginning of Infernal Bones, the pistons move quite slowly. There is an entire dungeon floor being built, which of course needs to be tested, and that means we are invited along for the process. As the book hit's the halfway mark, the story starts rolling and the pistons gain speed. You can hardly put the book down at this point, so enjoy the ride. Highlights of the read for me: a twist towards the end that I did not see coming, the Great Loot Solution of 2020 by our favorite darkness dungeon, and [[Mild spoiler, engage eye glaze for the following part]] the cameo by a mysterious hooded and scythe-wielding figure. Hrm, whoever could it be. [[/End spoiler]]
Overall an excellent reading experience, and I look forward to the third installment in the series.
February 13, 2020
Set up followed by unbelievable
The first third of the book is essentially set up, creating different levels and mobs etc.… Then he’s attacked, the attacker says I couldn’t overwhelm you and crush you so we might as well get along…… And he decides that’s a good plan. It’s not dissimilar to a white van pulling up beside a young girl late at night, asking her to get in the back for a chat, and her deciding sure what’s the harm?. Pretty hard to read or care after that
The first third of the book is essentially set up, creating different levels and mobs etc.… Then he’s attacked, the attacker says I couldn’t overwhelm you and crush you so we might as well get along…… And he decides that’s a good plan. It’s not dissimilar to a white van pulling up beside a young girl late at night, asking her to get in the back for a chat, and her deciding sure what’s the harm?. Pretty hard to read or care after that
January 28, 2020
Jonathan's passionate and much hyped sequel to his bestselling debut Bone Dungeon. What more should I say? Oh, it's been a pleasure to work with him over the past year! Go read it!
September 9, 2020
I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Infernal Bones – Book Two of the Elemental Dungeons series by Jonathan Smidt improves on the first book in many ways. The character building is stronger on all fronts, the story seems balanced between Ryan the Dungeon and Blake’s team more so this time, and the ramifications of both sides’ choices seem to play out rather than be magicked away. The only time this isn’t true, at least for me, is at the very end of the book. Without spoilers, the recovery time from a revelation seems off to me.
The puns are just as good this time around, and I feel somewhat justified in saying they are of a dad-level bad at times. I never cringed, but I felt a special connection to all of them:
The running gags are still there, there’s more evolution with new methods, a monster rarity system, and so much more adding depth to the world’s lore and magic.
All in all, the story feels so much more fleshed out than the first novel. There are little tantalizing bits for spin offs sprinkled throughout, and I just felt like I wanted more of this world. I will continue to look forward to more from Jonathan Smidt as he continues with this series. Until then, I guess I’ll just have to go read Dungeon Core Online.
Infernal Bones – Book Two of the Elemental Dungeons series by Jonathan Smidt improves on the first book in many ways. The character building is stronger on all fronts, the story seems balanced between Ryan the Dungeon and Blake’s team more so this time, and the ramifications of both sides’ choices seem to play out rather than be magicked away. The only time this isn’t true, at least for me, is at the very end of the book. Without spoilers, the recovery time from a revelation seems off to me.
The puns are just as good this time around, and I feel somewhat justified in saying they are of a dad-level bad at times. I never cringed, but I felt a special connection to all of them:
The running gags are still there, there’s more evolution with new methods, a monster rarity system, and so much more adding depth to the world’s lore and magic.
All in all, the story feels so much more fleshed out than the first novel. There are little tantalizing bits for spin offs sprinkled throughout, and I just felt like I wanted more of this world. I will continue to look forward to more from Jonathan Smidt as he continues with this series. Until then, I guess I’ll just have to go read Dungeon Core Online.
January 24, 2020
Firstly read the previous book. After that, you can truly appreciate this masterwork. A unique story filled with engaging characters.
Johnathan has done wonderfully keeping each side character from fading into the background or being tedious to read about without taking away from the main characters.
An amazing book! I await the next eagerly.
Johnathan has done wonderfully keeping each side character from fading into the background or being tedious to read about without taking away from the main characters.
An amazing book! I await the next eagerly.
January 24, 2020
I read this as an ARC. The book overall was very good, a proper sequel to the original Bone Dungeon book. The story flows through a progression of comedy and drama, mixed in with antagonizing elements appearing throughout to confuse the lines between enemy and ally. A very entertaining read.
January 24, 2020
I was given the ARC to read. I am very impressed by the second book. You can tell just how much love and passion he has put in this book. He is growing into his own as a writer. While there are many Dungeon Core novels he uses them in his own way. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!
January 24, 2020
Infernal Bones is a great example of an authors evolution. Jonathan is somebody who is constantly writing, both in his web series and books, and it SHOWS. I will definitely be picking up the next book, and can't wait to see where the Elemental Dungeons series goes next.
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January 24, 2020Good book. I'm terrible at reviews, so if I say anything more it would probably just be gibberish.
January 20, 2024
A letdown compared to the first book. The first third of the book was mostly repeating stuff from the first installment. What's more, all tension was removed because you knew nobody important would really die. Combined with the impromptu worldbuilding and new magic system rules conjured from thin air, this quickly became a chore to read. Also, the writing was way too passive? Like, entire plot points and back stories were told as if reading a shopping list. Dropping the series.
May 12, 2023
I received an arc copy for an honest review....
Loved the first book, and the second book gives you a lot more of the same, and adds in a few twists. Lots of dungeon building, and mob upgrades. A lot more information about the wolfkin. And some incredibly growth in the dungeon, as well as Blake, the main adventurer. While the main thrust of the book comes to a satisfying end it leaves a very big opening for book three as everything keeps escalating.
Really looking forward to the third book!
Loved the first book, and the second book gives you a lot more of the same, and adds in a few twists. Lots of dungeon building, and mob upgrades. A lot more information about the wolfkin. And some incredibly growth in the dungeon, as well as Blake, the main adventurer. While the main thrust of the book comes to a satisfying end it leaves a very big opening for book three as everything keeps escalating.
Really looking forward to the third book!
September 14, 2020
Story
Book 2 seems to spice things up a little bit in comparison to book 1. Dungeon building and delving is still a large portion of the book but other events of import and starting to crop up pushing the overall story line. A little more world building happens as we start to expand out from the dungeon and as world events start to creep in. A lot more trouble happens in and around the dungeon causing more conflicts between the various characters.
Characters
Ryan & Erin's dynamic remains much the same, but is thrown a little off with the inclusion of a new character Hel. Hel is very much the picture of sinister temptress as she works to insinuate herself into Ryan's good graces while also alienating Erin. Hel fills in more gaps in regards to dungeon mechanics, history, and world building and seems like she will be around for a while.
Blake and the rest of the party are much stronger and feel more interesting due to story elements finally involving them. At first it seems like this would continue, but everyone but Blake takes a big step back in terms of seeming importance near the end. Characters in general could do with a little more fleshing out given how much importance Blake seems to regard the party.
Overall
While still a fun read, the story gets a little disjointed at times. You do still get a lot of dungeon building and delving much like in book 1. However, there comes a moment where everyone leaves to do their own thing due to a certain event. All of sudden you get a time skip and then a really big event happens with very little build up. It feels as if important events are happening behind the scenes and are not being given a proper amount of time or context in the book. It almost feels as if there should be extra point of view chapters from people like Blakes father, Sean, or from people like Marcus or some of the party members. I did appreciate getting a little more information about the world and look forward to the next book.
Book 2 seems to spice things up a little bit in comparison to book 1. Dungeon building and delving is still a large portion of the book but other events of import and starting to crop up pushing the overall story line. A little more world building happens as we start to expand out from the dungeon and as world events start to creep in. A lot more trouble happens in and around the dungeon causing more conflicts between the various characters.
Characters
Ryan & Erin's dynamic remains much the same, but is thrown a little off with the inclusion of a new character Hel. Hel is very much the picture of sinister temptress as she works to insinuate herself into Ryan's good graces while also alienating Erin. Hel fills in more gaps in regards to dungeon mechanics, history, and world building and seems like she will be around for a while.
Blake and the rest of the party are much stronger and feel more interesting due to story elements finally involving them. At first it seems like this would continue, but everyone but Blake takes a big step back in terms of seeming importance near the end. Characters in general could do with a little more fleshing out given how much importance Blake seems to regard the party.
Overall
While still a fun read, the story gets a little disjointed at times. You do still get a lot of dungeon building and delving much like in book 1. However, there comes a moment where everyone leaves to do their own thing due to a certain event. All of sudden you get a time skip and then a really big event happens with very little build up. It feels as if important events are happening behind the scenes and are not being given a proper amount of time or context in the book. It almost feels as if there should be extra point of view chapters from people like Blakes father, Sean, or from people like Marcus or some of the party members. I did appreciate getting a little more information about the world and look forward to the next book.
September 1, 2020
This review applies to the audio version of the book.
Firstly, the narration was excellent. However, the sound effects were the worst part of the book for me. Usually when a book has sound effects I hate it because they intrude. In this case the sound effects were at a lower volume so they were background noise. In many cases the sound effects matched what was being narrated but weren't appropriate (the wrong kind of cheering, for example) but there were never that bad. I don't think the book needed the sound effects but they weren't a killing blow to the enjoyment of the book.
Secondly, this is a LitRPG novel but it doesn't read like the usual, number-heavy, repeating-the-character-stats-again-and-again type of novel. The LitRPG elements were very well integrated into the book.
Lastly, the story line starts out quite simply. If you had not read the first book in the series you would still follow very easily and not be scratching your head trying to catch up. As the story progresses it becomes more complex and the characters are given more depth. There are several twists and turns along the way. The book is almost two parts initially, the dungeon and the characters that enter it but towards the end they meld into one story.
I enjoyed the book totally and I feel inspired to return to the first book and binge them again! I look forward to the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book and chose to write a review.
Firstly, the narration was excellent. However, the sound effects were the worst part of the book for me. Usually when a book has sound effects I hate it because they intrude. In this case the sound effects were at a lower volume so they were background noise. In many cases the sound effects matched what was being narrated but weren't appropriate (the wrong kind of cheering, for example) but there were never that bad. I don't think the book needed the sound effects but they weren't a killing blow to the enjoyment of the book.
Secondly, this is a LitRPG novel but it doesn't read like the usual, number-heavy, repeating-the-character-stats-again-and-again type of novel. The LitRPG elements were very well integrated into the book.
Lastly, the story line starts out quite simply. If you had not read the first book in the series you would still follow very easily and not be scratching your head trying to catch up. As the story progresses it becomes more complex and the characters are given more depth. There are several twists and turns along the way. The book is almost two parts initially, the dungeon and the characters that enter it but towards the end they meld into one story.
I enjoyed the book totally and I feel inspired to return to the first book and binge them again! I look forward to the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book and chose to write a review.
August 5, 2021
Very disturbing, overpowered villians
I read this book without even reading the write up because I so enjoyed book 1. Definitely a mistake. With the introduction of chaos creatures, this story went dark/disturbing in a way I'm not comfortable with.
I will take a careful look at the write up and reviews for the remaining books before deciding what to do. If the chaos war continues, I'm done.
I want to see our fun, good-hearted, feels bad about killing dungeon learn and grow. I don't want to watch the bad guys level up, the good guys get their hearts broke, and the dungeon continually squeaking by "skin of his teeth" against overpowered villians that seem to have it out for him. I hate overpowered villians.
This is NOT a happy ending (though it is not a totally loss / tragedy).
And the last scene? Hard no. Free will is sacred. I do NOT read mind control books. Even if it is villians doing it to other villians, I'm out. I don't like it, I don't need it, and I don't want to spend time in stories where it's happening.
I read this book without even reading the write up because I so enjoyed book 1. Definitely a mistake. With the introduction of chaos creatures, this story went dark/disturbing in a way I'm not comfortable with.
I will take a careful look at the write up and reviews for the remaining books before deciding what to do. If the chaos war continues, I'm done.
I want to see our fun, good-hearted, feels bad about killing dungeon learn and grow. I don't want to watch the bad guys level up, the good guys get their hearts broke, and the dungeon continually squeaking by "skin of his teeth" against overpowered villians that seem to have it out for him. I hate overpowered villians.
This is NOT a happy ending (though it is not a totally loss / tragedy).
And the last scene? Hard no. Free will is sacred. I do NOT read mind control books. Even if it is villians doing it to other villians, I'm out. I don't like it, I don't need it, and I don't want to spend time in stories where it's happening.
February 3, 2020
An Excellent Read
The author does a solid job of picking up the story from the previous book in the series, both refreshing our memories and setting the scene in one go, all without slowing the pace of the story. Something much appreciated by me as it can be tricky to remember what happened in part one if read a while back. With both story and reader up to speed, the adventure unfolds, keeping the reader engrossed, chuckling at the humour while eagerly turning pages.
The plot is as expected: Ryan continues to grow and design his dungeon, Blake and his team continue to develop in level and relationships, and the bad buys have to show up and ruin it all. My summary is horribly oversimplified as the pleasure of reading this novel comes with what the author does with plot.
Usually I don't enjoy part 2 Dungeon Core books as they are frequently a let down but this one is even better than the first. Unreservedly recommended.
The author does a solid job of picking up the story from the previous book in the series, both refreshing our memories and setting the scene in one go, all without slowing the pace of the story. Something much appreciated by me as it can be tricky to remember what happened in part one if read a while back. With both story and reader up to speed, the adventure unfolds, keeping the reader engrossed, chuckling at the humour while eagerly turning pages.
The plot is as expected: Ryan continues to grow and design his dungeon, Blake and his team continue to develop in level and relationships, and the bad buys have to show up and ruin it all. My summary is horribly oversimplified as the pleasure of reading this novel comes with what the author does with plot.
Usually I don't enjoy part 2 Dungeon Core books as they are frequently a let down but this one is even better than the first. Unreservedly recommended.
February 15, 2020
Infernal Bones does a few things better than the first book, but also a few things worse.
On the plus side, it creates its own unique identity by diverging further from the standard dungeon core pattern, it builds out the beginnings of a larger world, and it unashamedly nerds out whenever possible.
Unfortunately, it has some pacing issues (the first third of the book is a real drag), info dumps abound (more than once, mid conversation), many of the characters feel a little blank, and some language use is repetitive and/or redundant. No deal breakers, but all of these things could've been picked up with more attention while editing. The book is good, but it could've been great.
An entertaining follow-up.
On the plus side, it creates its own unique identity by diverging further from the standard dungeon core pattern, it builds out the beginnings of a larger world, and it unashamedly nerds out whenever possible.
Unfortunately, it has some pacing issues (the first third of the book is a real drag), info dumps abound (more than once, mid conversation), many of the characters feel a little blank, and some language use is repetitive and/or redundant. No deal breakers, but all of these things could've been picked up with more attention while editing. The book is good, but it could've been great.
An entertaining follow-up.
December 23, 2021
Here we go again. Hope the fairy improves.
I find it amusing that
The wannabe Paladin's POVs are always the absolute worse to read. I always find myself hoping it will end soon.
Hmm. Let me take this thing from the bad guys and believe them. They won't lie to me. I wish this guy would die, but seeing the cover for book three already lets me know it won't happen in this book.
This book is really aping the Divine Dungeon Series. The dungeon has a human who they are kind of close to and help out occasionally.
I guess I just have one more book to go finish the series.
3/5 Stars
I find it amusing that
The wannabe Paladin's POVs are always the absolute worse to read. I always find myself hoping it will end soon.
Hmm. Let me take this thing from the bad guys and believe them. They won't lie to me. I wish this guy would die, but seeing the cover for book three already lets me know it won't happen in this book.
This book is really aping the Divine Dungeon Series. The dungeon has a human who they are kind of close to and help out occasionally.
I guess I just have one more book to go finish the series.
3/5 Stars
February 5, 2020
Good reading
I could have skipped the first 25% of the book and not have missed much. I considered putting it down at that point. I'm glad that I didn't. The rest was interesting and exciting. Life in the dungeon town and in the Bone dungeon. Demons are attacking the countryside. A race to save the town and the dungeon. Fairly large conflict and combat. The later part of the book matched up with my experience of the first book. A dark dungeon core with a good fairy trying to do the right thing. A great finish and don't forget rule #1. I lowered my score/rating largely due to the slow start.
Score: 7.6 out of 10
I could have skipped the first 25% of the book and not have missed much. I considered putting it down at that point. I'm glad that I didn't. The rest was interesting and exciting. Life in the dungeon town and in the Bone dungeon. Demons are attacking the countryside. A race to save the town and the dungeon. Fairly large conflict and combat. The later part of the book matched up with my experience of the first book. A dark dungeon core with a good fairy trying to do the right thing. A great finish and don't forget rule #1. I lowered my score/rating largely due to the slow start.
Score: 7.6 out of 10
October 24, 2022
This book expanded on my concerns about the dynamic of the relationship between Ryan and Erin, by adding in Hel. Ryan truly had an angel on one shoulder and a demon/devil on the other trying to tell him what to do.
The ending brough those relationships in line to something more like a working/business relationship that could really help Ryan to grow and expand as a dungeon.
The cliffhanger of not knowing how Blake's dad ended up where he did, and Ryan's more well balanced relationship with Erin and Hel has me interested in proceeding to book 3 to find out what happens next. Thankfully, the cliffhanger isn't rage inducing, just a setup for more in that plot line.
The ending brough those relationships in line to something more like a working/business relationship that could really help Ryan to grow and expand as a dungeon.
The cliffhanger of not knowing how Blake's dad ended up where he did, and Ryan's more well balanced relationship with Erin and Hel has me interested in proceeding to book 3 to find out what happens next. Thankfully, the cliffhanger isn't rage inducing, just a setup for more in that plot line.
March 13, 2025
Infernal Bones
Ryan has survived his first major trial as a darkness dungeon. It was closer than he cares to admit though. With rumors of demons invading the land and a chaos cult lurking in the shadows, Ryan knows that he needs to get stronger if he wants to keep surviving. The faster the better!
I have really enjoyed this dungeon core litrpg! Not only is the dungeon core well developed, but so is every member of the primary adventurer team. I’m excited to see what the next book will bring as the stronger characters can now get involved! There was also quite the twist with the dungeon fairy that I am very curious to see where it’s going. This is part of the Elemental Dungeon omnibus. Soundbooth Theater tastefully adds sound effects and music to enhance the story. Will M Watt, Annie Ellicott, and Lauri Catherine Winkel do a great job as the narrating cast!
Content Warning: none
Ryan has survived his first major trial as a darkness dungeon. It was closer than he cares to admit though. With rumors of demons invading the land and a chaos cult lurking in the shadows, Ryan knows that he needs to get stronger if he wants to keep surviving. The faster the better!
I have really enjoyed this dungeon core litrpg! Not only is the dungeon core well developed, but so is every member of the primary adventurer team. I’m excited to see what the next book will bring as the stronger characters can now get involved! There was also quite the twist with the dungeon fairy that I am very curious to see where it’s going. This is part of the Elemental Dungeon omnibus. Soundbooth Theater tastefully adds sound effects and music to enhance the story. Will M Watt, Annie Ellicott, and Lauri Catherine Winkel do a great job as the narrating cast!
Content Warning: none
February 3, 2020
Great addition to the series
Full disclosure: I was given an advanced reader’s copy from the author and am now posting the review.
This is a great addition to the bone dungeon series. If you liked the first then this is as good of a book and you’ll like it, too. It has great dungeon mechanics, continues the great worldbuilding, and is a blast to read.
The author is fantastic at pacing and it really shows. There are very few errors and it’s fun litrpg dungeoncore. Give it a shot!
Full disclosure: I was given an advanced reader’s copy from the author and am now posting the review.
This is a great addition to the bone dungeon series. If you liked the first then this is as good of a book and you’ll like it, too. It has great dungeon mechanics, continues the great worldbuilding, and is a blast to read.
The author is fantastic at pacing and it really shows. There are very few errors and it’s fun litrpg dungeoncore. Give it a shot!
November 21, 2023
couldn’t finish it
The pacing was good and the characters were a little flat but not terrible. When the dungeon made the same stupid mistake twice in the first book it was annoying but I decided to try the second. 35% into the book he made the same stupid mistake and it’s just too much. Author needs to figure out another way to make something happen than just being lazy and forcing it with repeated stupid decisions.
The pacing was good and the characters were a little flat but not terrible. When the dungeon made the same stupid mistake twice in the first book it was annoying but I decided to try the second. 35% into the book he made the same stupid mistake and it’s just too much. Author needs to figure out another way to make something happen than just being lazy and forcing it with repeated stupid decisions.
January 25, 2020
So this is a warning before you read this book, he hasn't wrote book 3 yet that is the problem. When he starts off where we left off Jonathan takes us on a trip where you will feel a wide range of emotions. I don't want to spoil the book but if you read book 1 and you was excited to read book 2, then be prepared to be waiting on book 3 with impatience. Once you get to chapter 35 BUCKLE UP!
February 5, 2020
Wonderful continuation
Join Ryan, The Bone Dungeon, as he continues to improve his dungeon (including loot boxes and set collection... really??). Watch Blake become a badass. Seriously, there is a good plot, some good character development and some interesting backstory reveals and stone great action scenes. All in all a great read.
Join Ryan, The Bone Dungeon, as he continues to improve his dungeon (including loot boxes and set collection... really??). Watch Blake become a badass. Seriously, there is a good plot, some good character development and some interesting backstory reveals and stone great action scenes. All in all a great read.
February 6, 2020
Another great book!
After originally being a little wary of this series I've now come to love it! The plot develops well, is paced reasonably with my only complaint being a lack of more job development.....but that's just because in my opinion you can never have to much!
Overall an excellent book and I'm eagerly awaiting book 3!
After originally being a little wary of this series I've now come to love it! The plot develops well, is paced reasonably with my only complaint being a lack of more job development.....but that's just because in my opinion you can never have to much!
Overall an excellent book and I'm eagerly awaiting book 3!
February 10, 2020
I really enjoyed the first book, but this one was even better. The Author did a great job of expanding the world building of the series while still delivering a top notch story.
Some really unexpected twists and turns with ramifications we’ll be feeling for (hopefully) many more books to come in the series.
Some really unexpected twists and turns with ramifications we’ll be feeling for (hopefully) many more books to come in the series.
February 15, 2020
That was an interesting turn
I enjoyed it and thanks for the royal road link. My only real "complaint" was the treasure tokens. I know I've seen them in another dungeon core story. The book was incredible and over too soon though I spent 2 days on it in part cause I had to reread book 1. I highly recommend the book to any dungeon core fans.
I enjoyed it and thanks for the royal road link. My only real "complaint" was the treasure tokens. I know I've seen them in another dungeon core story. The book was incredible and over too soon though I spent 2 days on it in part cause I had to reread book 1. I highly recommend the book to any dungeon core fans.
February 19, 2020
Book two
Mistakes: I didn’t find any mistakes in this book.
Plot: Getting stronger. Bigger dungeon. Better mobs. Fighting daemons. Trying to protect everything that the dungeon has come to care about.
Characters: I flat out don’t like the character Hel. The rest I find enjoyable.
9/10
Mistakes: I didn’t find any mistakes in this book.
Plot: Getting stronger. Bigger dungeon. Better mobs. Fighting daemons. Trying to protect everything that the dungeon has come to care about.
Characters: I flat out don’t like the character Hel. The rest I find enjoyable.
9/10
February 29, 2020
Unmitigated failure.
The fun from the first book was replaced with an attempts story arc. It failed. The characters are not strong enough to carry it, the twists are apparent and unrealistic and the details defy logic. It is a mishmash pulled together to satisfy the end. This one is very disappointing.
The fun from the first book was replaced with an attempts story arc. It failed. The characters are not strong enough to carry it, the twists are apparent and unrealistic and the details defy logic. It is a mishmash pulled together to satisfy the end. This one is very disappointing.
May 17, 2020
Only problem with this book is that book #3 hasn't been written yet and it sort of ends on a cliffhanger. Other than that this series has been a fun read. One interesting aspect is that the good and bad in this book tend to be fuzzy and while I typically don't like that, it was so well handled here I found it refreshing.
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