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Forger of Worlds #2
Let There Be Life
More World Building. More Trade. More Godly Powers.
When Garrett adds atmosphere to his planet and opens a new portal to an amphibious world, he never expected to find it lacking natural resources, and worse, what it lacks in useful items, it more than makes up for with dangerous enemies and natural predators.
If he wants to have any chance of taming the place and bringing riches back to his own world, he’ll have to unify the local governments, establish trade with a neighboring world, and of course, defeat the dungeon at the heart of the planet.
Sure, it will be tough, but if he succeeds, well, let’s just say that the prize for success will be worth it.
When Garrett adds atmosphere to his planet and opens a new portal to an amphibious world, he never expected to find it lacking natural resources, and worse, what it lacks in useful items, it more than makes up for with dangerous enemies and natural predators.
If he wants to have any chance of taming the place and bringing riches back to his own world, he’ll have to unify the local governments, establish trade with a neighboring world, and of course, defeat the dungeon at the heart of the planet.
Sure, it will be tough, but if he succeeds, well, let’s just say that the prize for success will be worth it.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2019
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December 4, 2019
Big nope for me
I dislike it when an author changes style from 1 book to the next in a series. Book 1 was great. Book 2 is annoying. There are so many puns and pop culture references its impossible to enjoy.
I made it to 60%. But at this point every encounter is a stupid pun. The summons make puns. Everything is a modern day reference.
At this point I expect him to wake up as 16 year old kid who was in a coma and this was all a stupid dream.
I dislike it when an author changes style from 1 book to the next in a series. Book 1 was great. Book 2 is annoying. There are so many puns and pop culture references its impossible to enjoy.
I made it to 60%. But at this point every encounter is a stupid pun. The summons make puns. Everything is a modern day reference.
At this point I expect him to wake up as 16 year old kid who was in a coma and this was all a stupid dream.
September 22, 2019
Mr Lagree Walker
I have really enjoyed this awesome book like I did the first one I can’t wait for the third installment. This is a good read please don’t take to long to write it.
I have really enjoyed this awesome book like I did the first one I can’t wait for the third installment. This is a good read please don’t take to long to write it.
October 8, 2019
Good Read.
The story continues from the previous book. More world building and experience earning on a new world with some haram building. Looking forward to the next book.
The story continues from the previous book. More world building and experience earning on a new world with some haram building. Looking forward to the next book.
December 11, 2020
For some odd reason (puritans in the reviews) the author removed explicit sex scenes and decided to replace them with tons and tons of additional, annoying as fuck, 80s/90s/00s references (especially the gods damned genie in the end).
Because of that, almost all of the side characters became super annoying too when they weren't in the last book.
Also, the gaming elements just became meaningless. Stats, skill levels, or general levels mean pretty much nothing. The MC doesn't seem any stronger in this book than he did in the beginning of the previous one other than being able to summon more things. In fact, in the previous one, he seemed more competent. Here, he just stands back most of the time and acts like a noob when he didn't do that in the first one.
I still enjoyed the planned building parts of the book and liked that the natives of the main quest world weren't 'noble savages' like most other authors portray primitive people. They were just normal primitive people.
Other than that, I'll check out the next book just to see if the author continues in this direction or corrects course.
Because of that, almost all of the side characters became super annoying too when they weren't in the last book.
Also, the gaming elements just became meaningless. Stats, skill levels, or general levels mean pretty much nothing. The MC doesn't seem any stronger in this book than he did in the beginning of the previous one other than being able to summon more things. In fact, in the previous one, he seemed more competent. Here, he just stands back most of the time and acts like a noob when he didn't do that in the first one.
I still enjoyed the planned building parts of the book and liked that the natives of the main quest world weren't 'noble savages' like most other authors portray primitive people. They were just normal primitive people.
Other than that, I'll check out the next book just to see if the author continues in this direction or corrects course.
September 9, 2020
Surprisingly funny
Endless pop culture references and catch phrases can get a little tedious. Simon Archer doubles down on them here in Let There Be Life, to the point of parody. That is a trait I've notices in several of his books. He has the ability to feed you what your getting sick of and make it taste fresh again.
This book is fun, adventurous, sexy, and funny if you can read it as tongue in cheek farce. On the other hand, if you take it as serious that a guy would genuinely train in hand to hand combat wile blindfolded to be a better video game player... well, you might be missing the joke.
Endless pop culture references and catch phrases can get a little tedious. Simon Archer doubles down on them here in Let There Be Life, to the point of parody. That is a trait I've notices in several of his books. He has the ability to feed you what your getting sick of and make it taste fresh again.
This book is fun, adventurous, sexy, and funny if you can read it as tongue in cheek farce. On the other hand, if you take it as serious that a guy would genuinely train in hand to hand combat wile blindfolded to be a better video game player... well, you might be missing the joke.
April 16, 2020
Way better then I thought
I know that's a backhanded compliment but to be fair the first book opened with a sex scene. That usually means the rest of the hook will be weak but no so in this case. Character development is good aside from the main character he is most unchanged so far. My favor thing about the series so far is the overall flippant tone of Garrett. Also the random bits of humor and of course all of the nerd references. I was also surprised at the level of thought behind some of the science in the books which is pretty good. Overall a very fun read.
I know that's a backhanded compliment but to be fair the first book opened with a sex scene. That usually means the rest of the hook will be weak but no so in this case. Character development is good aside from the main character he is most unchanged so far. My favor thing about the series so far is the overall flippant tone of Garrett. Also the random bits of humor and of course all of the nerd references. I was also surprised at the level of thought behind some of the science in the books which is pretty good. Overall a very fun read.
September 5, 2021
Life To a New World
Being a games seems easy when the world's you creat are just that, a game. Until you are given a quest to save the galaxy and others from a monster that kills worlds because it is true evil.
Now with nothing other than basic shell planets and moons, you need to create a life supporting planet and more, but to do that you too must grow in skills and more.
It was a fun read, mostly. I started to feel, towards the end, that it was already too long. Yet, it was fun through and through.
Read in 5 days
Being a games seems easy when the world's you creat are just that, a game. Until you are given a quest to save the galaxy and others from a monster that kills worlds because it is true evil.
Now with nothing other than basic shell planets and moons, you need to create a life supporting planet and more, but to do that you too must grow in skills and more.
It was a fun read, mostly. I started to feel, towards the end, that it was already too long. Yet, it was fun through and through.
Read in 5 days
June 22, 2021
Immense joy
Not only did I find book 2 to be a fun adventure, but it had so many meta moments that had me slitting my sides, that I just couldn’t put the book down. A brilliantly crafted sequel that leaves me utterly excited for book 3. My review is short this time because I can’t wait to jump into the next edition.
Not only did I find book 2 to be a fun adventure, but it had so many meta moments that had me slitting my sides, that I just couldn’t put the book down. A brilliantly crafted sequel that leaves me utterly excited for book 3. My review is short this time because I can’t wait to jump into the next edition.
December 30, 2021
Keeps getting better!
The first book was fun and entertaining, and the second book just builds on that even further with more fun, excitement and adventure!
All set on a dangerous aquatic world with a dungeon at its core. What more could an adventurer ask for? Epic loot of course!
Looking forward to book 3!
The first book was fun and entertaining, and the second book just builds on that even further with more fun, excitement and adventure!
All set on a dangerous aquatic world with a dungeon at its core. What more could an adventurer ask for? Epic loot of course!
Looking forward to book 3!
July 19, 2020
Awesome
Loved book 2 couldn't be better. Much funnier than vol one. Hope it keeps on this track!!! A must read
Loved book 2 couldn't be better. Much funnier than vol one. Hope it keeps on this track!!! A must read
July 28, 2020
No head or tail to the story
I found the story asinine a god who has to beg and scrape get his asskicked. The other everyone is dumb the MC is a genius pls
I found the story asinine a god who has to beg and scrape get his asskicked. The other everyone is dumb the MC is a genius pls
July 8, 2021
Super funny dialogue. A bit 🤨 at times but better than the last book
April 16, 2022
Simon, where is your editor. Exposition, self-pandering and monologue. It is a poor book.
April 4, 2020
I’m liking this series. Plenty of action and some really good snarky lines that actually made me laugh out loud while reading. Definitely buying book 3
December 14, 2019
Fantastically done!
For the second book in this series it is truly done well. The story flows at a great rate, no real filler chapters. I love how there is plenty in the book to grab and keep your attention, and yet no parts that made me want to take a short break before soldiering through to the 'good' parts. In my opinion the entire book was the good part.
Cannot wait for the next book. If you havent read the first book I highly recommend this series. Extremely unique world. Gives you plenty of adventuring, world building, and character development.
For the second book in this series it is truly done well. The story flows at a great rate, no real filler chapters. I love how there is plenty in the book to grab and keep your attention, and yet no parts that made me want to take a short break before soldiering through to the 'good' parts. In my opinion the entire book was the good part.
Cannot wait for the next book. If you havent read the first book I highly recommend this series. Extremely unique world. Gives you plenty of adventuring, world building, and character development.
December 5, 2019
A good read, although not as good as the first…
In this most recent episode our main character is taken to a brand new world. He brings along his lovable crew. I meet up with some new peoples… Although a great read, it kind of tries too hard with the humor. The pop culture references are a little extreme… It goes far away from the sexy rump of the first mobile… And what is left and explained…
In this most recent episode our main character is taken to a brand new world. He brings along his lovable crew. I meet up with some new peoples… Although a great read, it kind of tries too hard with the humor. The pop culture references are a little extreme… It goes far away from the sexy rump of the first mobile… And what is left and explained…
September 13, 2019
Endless funds
This is a great story, forger of world's is quickly becoming one of my favorite series. It's not easy building h a galaxy to defeat the ultimate evil and you clearly need deep pockets. The creative and inventive characters really make this book a joy to read. Looking forward to the next one!
This is a great story, forger of world's is quickly becoming one of my favorite series. It's not easy building h a galaxy to defeat the ultimate evil and you clearly need deep pockets. The creative and inventive characters really make this book a joy to read. Looking forward to the next one!
September 29, 2019
solid continuation of previous story. This definitely develops more of the LitRPG elements and even touches on dungeon-style adventuring. Archer dropped the more explicit material from the previous book and, to be honest, this one was the better for it. Intriguing story - I hope he continues to write the series.
October 26, 2019
Good second read
I loked because it followed the storyline of the first book fairly well. The personalities are being decently developed. There were a couple of places where it felt like the author had to make choices for the main character to convenient to keep the story on track. I have recommended this book to my friends.
I loked because it followed the storyline of the first book fairly well. The personalities are being decently developed. There were a couple of places where it felt like the author had to make choices for the main character to convenient to keep the story on track. I have recommended this book to my friends.
January 1, 2022
More great stuff. Minor gripes:
September 18, 2019
A fun read.
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters are interesting and I enjoyed the progression of the plot. The world building was good and I look forward to reading more in this series.
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters are interesting and I enjoyed the progression of the plot. The world building was good and I look forward to reading more in this series.
September 19, 2019
Book two is as good as the first.
I love this series and cant wait for more. God like terraforming interspersed with traditional adventure stories all brought together with scheming deities. Several of my favorite story types all rolled into one book.
I love this series and cant wait for more. God like terraforming interspersed with traditional adventure stories all brought together with scheming deities. Several of my favorite story types all rolled into one book.
September 19, 2019
Still great
For some reason I waited to read the first one after seeing it on my recommended for ages. Finally read it maybe a month ago and the loved it. As soon as I saw this one picked it up finished in the night, loved it can't wait for the next.
For some reason I waited to read the first one after seeing it on my recommended for ages. Finally read it maybe a month ago and the loved it. As soon as I saw this one picked it up finished in the night, loved it can't wait for the next.
September 20, 2019
Awesome sauce with extra awesome
It's fun carefree and fast. It's a book you'll feel like reading in one sitting but flows well enough with just enough depth that you won't mind if you don't.
It's fun carefree and fast. It's a book you'll feel like reading in one sitting but flows well enough with just enough depth that you won't mind if you don't.
September 22, 2019
Make a world meet alien girls
Appreciated the decrease in sex and focus on the story. Typical character starts becoming OP and meets more girls. But i enjoy learning about the world development and im curious to see what happens from the rewards gained at the end.
Appreciated the decrease in sex and focus on the story. Typical character starts becoming OP and meets more girls. But i enjoy learning about the world development and im curious to see what happens from the rewards gained at the end.
September 22, 2019
Fun read
Great example of a perfect litrpg novel. If World building, dungeon romping, and cat girls in chain mail bikinis are in your like column I’m pretty sure you’ll like this book. I can’t wait for the next one.
Great example of a perfect litrpg novel. If World building, dungeon romping, and cat girls in chain mail bikinis are in your like column I’m pretty sure you’ll like this book. I can’t wait for the next one.
September 29, 2019
You better have good 3rd book in this series
I really enjoy this type of book and you really need to have a next in series and add a 3rd book but I can tell you will need several more so get to work and get them out because I'm not sure I can survive without reading the rest
I really enjoy this type of book and you really need to have a next in series and add a 3rd book but I can tell you will need several more so get to work and get them out because I'm not sure I can survive without reading the rest
October 7, 2019
Dammit !!!!
Much as I thoughroly loved this second book in the series and it is wonderful, I missed because I have to wait for the third one!! Seriously though this author just continues to pump it absolutely wonderful and intriguing books !! Thank you !!!!!
Much as I thoughroly loved this second book in the series and it is wonderful, I missed because I have to wait for the third one!! Seriously though this author just continues to pump it absolutely wonderful and intriguing books !! Thank you !!!!!
October 8, 2019
More godly craziness
I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment. Everything great from the first book is present in greater quantities in this one. The plot is enjoyable, the stats are present but unobtrusive, the characters really come into their own and enrich the narrative.
I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment. Everything great from the first book is present in greater quantities in this one. The plot is enjoyable, the stats are present but unobtrusive, the characters really come into their own and enrich the narrative.
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