Cashing In

Luck's Voice #2

by Daniel Schinhofen

Doc Holyday never expected to be in a new world with a new name, but Lady Luck made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. Her deal came with perks; he gained the ability to heal and he could periodically avoid taking damage from any single attack. Lady Luck had assured him that the list of perks would grow over time. The offer also came with a major drawback, however— Doc had to help save the world.

While that would be a tall order for anyone, Doc was never one to back down from a challenge. Luckily, pun intended, Doc struck it rich on a mining expedition, staking a claim worth more than the whole town of Deep Gulch.

Using his new wealth, Doc hired the local clan of dwarves to work the claim. He offered them not only a better wage, but respect as well. Similarly, he was able to hire the secretary away from what had been the wealthiest man in town, and freed several of the town’s merchants from the crippling debt they’d been saddled with.

All of this has made him a target for the bigwigs who run the town. Doc isn’t worried, though, because he has friends to help him along. But will they be enough to handle Goodman and Suez? And the Church of Apoc, which is bound to notice him?


(This book contains adult situations, including but not limited to: sex, gambling, abuse, drug use, harem, and murder. It also contains graphic sex scenes, which portray elements of BDSM. You’ve been warned.)

Genres: Harem, Fantasy, Westerns, Magic, Audiobook, Adventure, Romance

459 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 24, 2020

About the author

Daniel James Schinhofen is a self-published author in the burgeoning genre of LitRPG/Gamelit. He published his first book, Last Horizon: Beta, in October of 2016, and has recently published his fifteenth book. A best-selling author on Amazon multiple times, his four series have achieved name recognition in the genre. When not slavishly typing away at the next book, Daniel tries to unwind with video games, playing with his dog Sugar, or going for walks around his neighborhood. His books can be found easily via his website http://schinhofenbooks.com/. Daniel can be found via Twitter using the handle @DJSchinhofen.

Reviews

[Jacob Proffitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is second in an isekai story that builds over time. I recommend reading in order.

You know what you're getting with this one, having read the first. It does not disappoint. I found it easily as engaging and with no sour notes. Okay. One. It has a cliffhanger ending and those are an abomination. I'll be removing a full star for that.

I don't have much else to say, frankly. You know what you are getting. The pace is good. The characters sharp and clear. And the story engaging.

A note about Steamy: There are a bunch of explicit sex scenes, though not as many as you'd think. Still within my steam tolerance, though on the high side of it. Further, I think Shinhofen does a great job choosing which to include and which not to, only showing those that build the relationships rather than simple gratuitous sexy times.

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was looking forward to this book hoping that it could expand on the sparse world and characters of the previous book. Instead it is more of the same.

1) Most characters are one dimensional. Every girl exists to ogle the main character and have intercourse with him. The dwarves' identity is marginalized people who are good at mining. The main character is a goody two shoes that tries to help everyone and also takes on as many wives as will have him.
2) There is no tension. This book at least gives the main character the goal of cleansing the entire planet somehow, but there is no real sense of urgency and challenge. The main character does whatever he wants, it succeeds, and he sleeps with a plethora of girls at the end. Hardly the most interesting story out there.
3) The worldbuilding doesn't make immediate sense. The town is written like a fairly small town, with no major trade or industry aside from one old mine. However, it seems to be drowning in people that regularly find themselves with enough disposable income to lose repeatedly in poker games to the main character. On top of that, even though there are established people in the town who clean everyone at the table out (the mc is one of such people) everyone seems to be eager to play with them and the gambling houses never throw them out or enact any kind of measures (probably since the rest of the customers are strangely rich and dumb enough to keep coming in anyway) I'm sure these inconsistencies can be explained away, but if it required in depth justification, then it isn't something that is relatable or pleasing to read in the first place.
4) I touched on this in the last point, but the characters are illogical. Not nearly as bad as some other books, but just enough to make you want an explanation for some of the choices that are made.
5) Did I mention that the only things that happen in this story are the mc wants to do something, it works out, and then he sleeps with someone(s)?

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but developing an annoying habit...

This is another good example of the authors work, solid world building interesting magic systems and quarks. However he has started to end all of his books on cliffhangers in a way that just leaves it feeling unfinished. Still worth the read but cost it overall points from a 4 to a 3.

[Michael Burnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series the author just needs to write faster

[Babydoclaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great second novel in a series, with continued development of characters and plot. A bit of a shaggy dog tale in some places, but everything does advance the plot. Looking forward to the continuing adventures of Doc and his friends and family.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book, but too much "slice of life" upset the pacing for me. I know others like that, but this is a subjective issue, and I don't need to read a whole lot about multiple weddings. It's not a 5, but it's a solid 4 imo.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome book.

I really enjoy this weird west story as the characters are intriguing and I really like the world building. Overall it was a fun book.

[Dave Stone · Rating 3 out of 5]

something is wrong here
It's either him or it's me
Was 2 stars right up until the end
My first inclination is that anything wrong with my perception of this book is my fault.
Except that Ather's guard, Dungeon Walkers, and Luck's Voice have all tasted of the same flat soda.
Please don't get me wrong, I love Daniel Schinhofen- but not as much lately as I used to.
One of the reasons why is that all his recent books seem like carbon copies of each other where the flaws get magnified and any uniqueness is drown out in a sea of noise.
I'm just tired of the Wedding speech. the wedding speech by the groom about the groom. The endless disposable characters who pop up just to tell (not show) how awesome the MC is. The amount of page space dedicated to the MC discussing his own humility. and the repetitive nature of all on going Schinhofen books. Also, FYI when I read the same pillow talk for the umpteenth time...
it starts to feel disingenuous. I know that this character is not a manipulative deceiver, but she comes across as one when I'm reading the same thing over and over.

Like I said above -Maybe this is just me. Schinhoen is one of the good guys, one of the best. It's mid-winter February in new-England here and the second year of Covid and I'm inclined to have a touch of cabin fever. I've been feeling burnt out on music and food as well. But the copy/paste nature of all his latest books is getting to blatant to deny.

[Eric Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent as always.

Great character and world development with a few good action scenes. Mr Schinhofen is very good at making me care about his characters.
I can't say I love cliffhanger endings like this, they always feel like a gimmick to get readers to buy the next book and Mr Schinhofens writing is too good to need that. Not even close to being enough to take away a star, but needed to be said. Love your books...now write faster!

[Laz the Sailor · Rating 4 out of 5]

While still a fun ride, this suffers from "sophomore slump" a little. This happens and then that happens, and then another woman falls in love with Doc. Lady Luck rides to the rescue a few times; the situations and solutions are clever. It's nice that the women drive much of the decision making, though some readers will balk at the polyamory.

Also, this one ends on a cliffy.

This is a long series, and I'll be cruising through it.

[Hud Russo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I really am loving this series! The western theme really works for me. I didn't think it would work but it really does. The addition of the magical races is awesome. Only minor complaint is I hate cliff hangers now I have to wait till you right the next one pouting

[Brian M · Rating 5 out of 5]

A slow burn.

Great second book. Like the review title says this book is a slow burn the entire way. Lots of smaller conflicts but no major “battle”. You can tell that this town will be his backstop for the coming fight with darkness but he just needs to get the bad folks out.

[Zachary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book

This one is probably more of a world expanding book from the first more great characters added more conflict rising and more tension building must read its just as great as his other works cant wait for more

[Cory Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh

Liked the first one better, the mc is sorta wishy washy, like a televangelist, goody two shoes who is kinda sordid behind closed doors. Will read the next one, but my least favorite of the authors work to date.

[Steve Naylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating 4.0 stars

I really like this author's writing but I am picking up on a trend that not much happens in the second book in the series. That is the case with this book as well. It is an easy read and interesting but there wasn't much there. the MC didn't get more powerful. Nothing really happened with the enemies that are amassing. That wont stop me from picking up the next book.

[Marc Whipple · Rating 1 out of 5]

Things Were Going So Well...

I am a big fan of this author, and I was looking forward to the new book in this series. It was good and the story was moving along and things were spiffy...

Then he did The Bad Thing.

Metaspoiler: The book ends in a midscene cliffhanger. That is an automatic one-star rating from me. That is disrespectful to the reader. It gets them emotionally invested and then gives them no resolution. Maybe it gets them to read the next book, but when the next book isn’t even out, it’s a cheap trick for no good reason.

[Justin Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome book

Another awesome book by an amazing author in a great series. Great characters, great story, just plain great. Can't wait for book 3 and onward.

[Kiba Snowpaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Critical Review of Cashing In by Daniel Schinhofen

Hook and Thesis:
Cashing In presents itself as a power-fantasy harem novel wrapped in LitRPG-adjacent progression, frontier-town politics, and heavy adult content. What makes it stand out is not subtlety, but confidence: it knows exactly what kind of story it wants to be. At the same time, that same confidence may divide readers, because the book seems to lean hard into wish-fulfillment, sexual content, and a protagonist whose rising influence can either feel satisfying or overly convenient depending on what the reader wants from fantasy.

Introduction

Cashing In, the second entry in the Luck's Voice series by Daniel Schinhofen, appears to build directly on the strengths and risks of the first book: a transported protagonist, game-like advantages, mounting influence, adult content, and a fantasy setting shaped by social, economic, and political conflict. Based on the description alone, this is clearly not a restrained or literary fantasy. It is a bold, genre-aware novel that seems designed for readers who enjoy harem fantasy, progression, and explicit stakes both in battle and in bed.



Basic Plot Summary

The story follows Doc Holyday, a man reborn into a new world under a deal with Lady Luck. Along with his second chance comes a growing set of supernatural perks, including healing and periodic damage avoidance, but also the burden of helping save the world. In this installment, Doc's growing wealth and influence become central to the story. After striking it rich through a mining claim, he begins reshaping Deep Gulch by hiring dwarves fairly, treating workers with respect, rescuing merchants from debt, and pulling power away from the established local elite. This naturally turns him into a threat, drawing conflict from corrupt town leaders and the Church of Apoc. The setup suggests a story driven as much by social disruption and rising status as by adventure and combat.



Analysis / Evaluation

What stands out most is the combination of frontier economics, social leverage, and fantasy progression. Rather than focusing only on battles or dungeon-style advancement, the book seems interested in how power is built through money, labor, loyalty, and reputation. That gives the premise a broader sense of scale than many straightforward power-fantasy novels. Doc is not just getting stronger; he is becoming harder to ignore politically and socially.

That said, this approach can cut two ways. For some readers, a protagonist who gains wealth, hires loyal allies, outmaneuvers rivals, and surrounds himself with lovers and supporters will be highly satisfying. For others, that same arc may feel too engineered around the hero's success. The synopsis makes Doc sound capable, lucky, morally selective, and increasingly central to everything around him. If the execution is strong, that can create a compelling rise-to-power narrative. If not, it risks becoming a story where the world bends too easily around the protagonist.



Characters

Doc Holyday appears to be written as the kind of lead common to harem and progression fantasy: competent, adaptable, unusually fortunate, and increasingly influential. The most interesting aspect of his character is not simply that he gains power, but that he uses it in socially visible ways. He pays better wages, shows respect to dwarves, frees merchants from exploitative debt, and openly challenges local power structures. That gives him a populist edge that may help justify his growing popularity.

However, the danger with this sort of protagonist is that he can become too idealized. If everyone around him exists mainly to admire him, oppose him, or sleep with him, the emotional texture of the story may flatten. A lot depends on whether the supporting cast has motives and agency beyond how they relate to Doc. The mention of Goodman, Suez, and the Church of Apoc suggests antagonistic forces with institutional weight, which is promising, but the synopsis does not yet make them feel as vivid as the hero himself.



Setting

The mix of fantasy, western, magic, and frontier-town politics is one of the book's more distinctive features. Deep Gulch sounds like the kind of setting where wealth, labor, land, religion, and violence naturally intersect. That gives the novel a potentially strong sense of place. Mining claims, town elites, clan labor, debt slavery, and church influence all suggest a world where power is tangible and immediate rather than abstract.

This western-fantasy angle helps separate the book from more standard medieval fantasy settings. If developed well, it could give the series a stronger identity than many genre peers. The concern, as always, is whether the setting serves as a real world with its own logic or merely as a stage for the protagonist's success.



Structure

As a second book in a series, Cashing In appears structured around escalation. The protagonist begins from a stronger position than before, gains additional social and economic leverage, and naturally draws more dangerous enemies. This is an effective progression format because it allows the stakes to expand from survival to influence and from personal growth to systemic conflict.

The likely weakness of this structure is predictability. In progression-heavy series, the reader often knows the protagonist will continue to gain strength, allies, and victories. The question becomes whether the path toward that growth remains tense and surprising. A strong structure would force Doc to pay meaningful costs for every gain. A weaker one would simply reward him at each step because the genre expects it.



Themes

Several themes appear central here: luck, power, social mobility, corruption, debt, control, survival, and desire. The deal with Lady Luck introduces a strong thematic tension between earned power and gifted advantage. Is Doc succeeding because he is worthy, because he is clever, or because the universe itself is tilted in his favor? That question could add real depth if the story chooses to explore it.

Another major theme is the use of power. Doc does not seem content with self-preservation; he uses wealth to alter the social order around him. That creates a fantasy of righteous intervention: the capable outsider arrives, sees exploitation, and begins setting things right. This is emotionally satisfying, but it also simplifies the moral landscape unless the book is willing to show unintended consequences.

The adult material also points to themes of control, pleasure, freedom, and dominance. Since the description explicitly mentions BDSM, harem dynamics, abuse, and graphic sex, sexuality here is clearly not incidental. It is part of the book's identity and likely part of how it explores power and relationships.



Writing Style

Based on the blurb, Schinhofen's style appears direct, accessible, and built for momentum rather than literary subtlety. The prose seems designed to communicate plot, stakes, and appeal clearly. That is often the right choice for a book like this. Readers coming for fantasy progression, town-building influence, and explicit harem content usually want clarity and flow, not ornamental language.

The likely strength of such a style is readability. The likely weakness is that it may lack nuance or tonal restraint. In books with many moving parts, simple and energetic prose can be a real asset, but it must still leave room for atmosphere, tension, and distinct character voices.



Tone

The tone appears assertive, provocative, and unapologetically genre-driven. The warning at the end of the description makes it clear that this book does not merely contain adult material; it foregrounds it. That honesty is actually a strength. The book seems to know its audience and does not pretend to be something cleaner or safer than it is.

At the same time, the tone likely walks a thin line between confident and indulgent. Readers who enjoy explicit fantasy with strong wish-fulfillment elements may find that refreshing. Readers who prefer emotional subtlety, romantic restraint, or morally ambiguous storytelling may find it excessive.



Impact

For the right audience, the appeal is obvious: a lucky and capable protagonist, a rising power arc, political enemies, social disruption, fantasy frontier flavor, and explicit adult content. That combination can be highly addictive because it offers multiple layers of satisfaction at once: action, status, sex, revenge, and growth.

Its broader impact, however, depends on whether it does more than deliver expected pleasures. A memorable book in this niche is one that not only entertains, but also gives its setting and conflicts enough depth that the reader remembers more than just the protagonist's victories and relationships.



Praise and Critique

Praise:

The strongest thing about Cashing In is that it appears to blend several fantasy pleasures into one package without hesitation. The western-fantasy setting gives it a more distinctive flavor than generic medieval progression stories. The emphasis on labor, debt, wealth, and local politics adds texture to the power climb. Doc's use of influence rather than brute force alone also makes the premise more interesting.

Critique:

The biggest concern is over-centralization around the protagonist. When a hero is lucky, powerful, sexually successful, socially admired, and morally positioned against corrupt elites, the story can begin to feel less like a drama and more like a delivery system for gratification. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, but it narrows the space for complexity. The synopsis also suggests that the antagonists may function more as obstacles than as fully compelling presences, though that would depend on execution in the full novel.



Evaluation

Judging from the provided material, Cashing In seems to succeed best as a confident niche fantasy rather than as a universally appealing one. It likely delivers strongly for readers who already enjoy harem fantasy, adult themes, social power progression, and isekai-style advantage systems. It is probably less effective for readers seeking subtle character work, understated romance, or a more balanced distribution of power and attention across the cast.



Comparison

Within its likely lane, Cashing In seems positioned closer to adult progression fantasy and harem wish-fulfillment than to traditional epic fantasy. Its blend of transported-hero structure, growing perk system, town-level influence, and explicit content makes it feel more like a hybrid of LitRPG-adjacent power fantasy and erotic frontier fantasy than a conventional adventure novel. The western element helps it stand apart, at least in premise, from more interchangeable fantasy settings.



Conclusion

Cashing In looks like a book that understands its niche and leans into it with little hesitation. Its greatest strength is probably that it does not dilute its identity: it offers fantasy progression, local politics, wealth-building, explicit sexuality, and power dynamics in one concentrated package. Whether that feels compelling or excessive will depend entirely on the reader.

As a critical assessment based on the synopsis, this seems like a strong example of targeted genre fiction: bold, readable, and likely very satisfying for its intended audience, but also vulnerable to the familiar weaknesses of wish-fulfillment storytelling. If the full novel gives its setting, antagonists, and supporting cast as much energy as it gives Doc's rise, then it has the ingredients to be more than just indulgent. If not, it may still be entertaining, but mostly as a fantasy of escalation rather than a deeply layered novel.

[Kiba Snowpaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Introduction:
Greetings, fellow beings of HowlStrom. I am Kiba Snowpaw, an alpha male Ice Wolf with the power of ice magic, hailing from our icy realm. Today, I bring forth a review of an audiobook that has resonated with the cold winds of our land. As the winter season grips our world once every century, so too does this tale grip the heart.

Basic Plot Summary:
Doc Holyday finds himself in a new world, bestowed with gifts by Lady Luck. While the power to heal and occasionally evade damage are significant boons, they come with the responsibility of saving this world. Doc rises to the challenge, striking gold in a mining expedition, which brings both wealth and adversaries. As he navigates the treacherous terrains of power and politics, he must confront the influential figures of Deep Gulch and the looming threat of the Church of Apoc.

Analysis/Evaluation:
The story masterfully blends elements of fantasy with the rugged charm of the Wild West. The narrative is rich, with layers of intrigue, power dynamics, and personal growth. The world-building is intricate, reminiscent of the vast icy landscapes of HowlStrom, where every snowflake tells a story.

Characters:
Doc Holyday stands out as a beacon of resilience and determination. His interactions with the dwarves, the secretary, and the merchants of the town showcase his character's depth, compassion, and strategic acumen. The antagonists, Goodman and Suez, add layers of complexity, challenging Doc at every turn.

Structure:
The story flows seamlessly, with each chapter building upon the last. The pacing is well-balanced, allowing for character development while maintaining tension and intrigue.

Impact:
"Cashing In" serves as a testament to the power of resilience, the importance of allies, and the challenges that come with newfound power. It's a tale that resonates deeply, echoing the eternal struggles of HowlStrom.

Hook and Thesis:
The allure of a new world, a pact with Lady Luck, and the weight of destiny set the stage for an epic tale of courage, strategy, and determination.

Praise and Critique:
The narrative is compelling, with well-fleshed-out characters and a meticulously crafted world. However, the inclusion of adult themes might not resonate with all readers. It's essential to approach this tale with an open mind, understanding the context and the world the author has created.

Comparison:
While unique in its essence, "Cashing In" evokes the spirit of classic westerns, intertwined with the magic and allure of fantasy epics. It stands tall, much like the icy peaks of HowlStrom.

Conclusion:
In the cold embrace of HowlStrom, where the winds whisper tales of old, "Cashing In" finds its place as a story of courage, strategy, and the human (or wolf) spirit. It's a tale I, Kiba Snowpaw, would recommend to any soul brave enough to venture into the depths of destiny and power.

May the icy winds of HowlStrom guide you. Until our paths cross again.

[Arty · Rating 2 out of 5]

*Audiobook review* Book 2: All honey, no adventure.
Book one was pretty interesting (1890 West with magic, gambling,elven tribes, dwarven clans, wild dryade and plane old bigot humans). Book 2...so much missed opportunity as the story was just the same thing but the racism was set to 11. About 70% of the book is fluff and sweetness as the MC spends time romancing and lusting towards his wives, girlfriends and any woman with a heart beat. This also includes MC treating the other races as people which shocks everybody and everyone going "My word...". There is also lots of fuzzy moments from people thanking the MC for gifting them with health and money. The author creates a whole world, where the MC has to stop the coming darkness and all he cares about what his wives are treated right.

The biggest annoyance is the racism; which made me hate humans more. The author makes a great deal of effort to make humans the dominant asshole race and focus on that. Racism in business, law, family and in everyday life. This isn't you every day racism but 1890 racism; a special type where it was common an acceptable for the strong to put down the different and without anyone batting an eye. It wasn't a fun read and I think he has done an amazing job in capturing the passive racism as some people cultivate in the real world.

The author created an amazing story and an unique world. I really wish this wasn't a book on harems and more about cowboy magic, gambling, fighting the on coming darkness and just exploring this alternative world. What it became is a polygamist romance novel in the magical west. Lastly, the author ends book 2 as cliffhanger. I am starting the believe that the MC will never leave the small town to combat evil and racism in a global scale. Lastly, if you get the audiobook; get ready to hear laugher and chuckeling every 5 seconds. Lots of people laugh for no reason whatsoever.

[Clint Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[David Harriss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could be Great ...

But settles for just good. The characters are consistent, the world building is deliberately paced, the relationships appear natural (despite being male fantasy), and the threats are a challenge I want to see.
However, there are problems. Several antagonists from book one still have unclear motivations. The random death of a familiar side character is still pointless, since any character would have the same message. Only half the intimate scenes served the story, with the others being pure titillation (a waste of the limited page space). The challenges presented are unworthy of the protagonist, who glides through this book unimpeded until a forced face plant on the last page.
For no reason, the hero is suddenly a bloody mess at the end of the book and, while that will help some relations, it serves no narrative purpose. It reads as a blatant pull at the reader's emotions, an unsubtle manipulation insulting in simplicity and obviousness. It soured the entire book.

Overall, this is a quiet story of relationships and powerbuilding, with threats on a slow burn in the background, that ends on an insulting note that soured the whole book.

[Kevin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoy that the book isn't just padded with smut, but is there a reason that wedding needs an entire chapter? Because that feels like padding. That entire chapter could have been a paragraph at most.

I honestly thought this series would be different from reading book one, but it seems that was a bluff (haha? poker joke?). It's the same marry a bunch of women that Schinhofen does. This book has been more relationship issues than actual story compared to book one.

It seems book one was a fluke, and we are back to regular Schinhofen programming. It's already a slog reading through blushing brides and chapter long ceremonies.

I can't believe I was actually excited to read this book. The author is fast falling back into bad habits.

Look at that! The book ended on a cliffhanger, I never saw that coming!!! (He still does cliffhangers I see).

From finishing this book, I think it barely added anything compared to the foundation that book one laid down. This book was just filler.

I will read the next one because I want to see it ended, but I wouldn't be eager as I was for this book. It's obvious now the author isn't changing his Operational Procedure.

2.5/5 Stars

[Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent sMBookeries

I have been very eagerly awaiting book two in this I series, because book one was so interesting and a great BBC read.

This series is similar to the author’s “Binding Words” series, but it has enough intriguing differences to keep it unique. Firstly, the MC is not OP like he is in BW (though there’s a very good reason for the OP-ness there). Secondly it’s setting is Western-themed, which is just plain cool. Lastly, the world itself: races, characters religion, history, technology, magic, and characters lplot are very different from BW. It’s fun to read something that feels very “Gunsmoke” like, while able adding magic, beastkin, and mayhe to the mix. (“Miss Kitty” really is a cat-girl...)

Book two does not disappoint! The issues and plot immediately expand to cover the immediate action and issues from before, then it quickly ramps up from there. Plus politics, and choosing which side you’re on. There’s even a teensy bit of LitRPG and sex thrown in.

Definitely recommended (16*): I can see fantastic fun ahead!

[Sesler · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Rating System:
5- Perfect for my taste, could not physically stop reading/listening, wanted more afterword.
4- Almost perfect, could not stop reading/listening, probably wanted more afterword.
3- Enjoyed the book, could see others loving it, need to think if I want more.
2- Can see why others might like the book, but I could not, I do not want more.
1- What is this? What went wrong? Why did they do this? This doesn't make any sense! (No idea who it is for but definitely not for me).

[Audiobook Version]

This was a good continuation of the series. I want to enjoy it as much as others but the story so far is very similar to the Binding Words series. The setting and characters are unique which greatly helps the story. However, it is so close to the other series it is hard to separate them which is unfortunate. I still like the series and it's great overall, I just wish the repetition would be cut down.

[Adam · Rating 2 out of 5]

A day in the life of doc.....2nd half of book 1

I can't say I loved the book as nothing really happens, there is some personal growth for the character and the cast of character I guess. But no story development, it feels like ihis is the 2nd half of book one and the author broke it up into 2 books to sell more book. There is no progresses in the plot in any noticable way, I forgot the main plot for most of the book and even the bio on the book is misleading. Over all the writing was good but it was just a repeat of the same thing over and over. Like example he gets married to wife 1 and then 2 days later marries 2nd wife and other than a name change it was a chapter rewrite. And the book ends in a trop cliff hanger. I don't think I'll be buying the next book in the series.

[Michael Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesomeness as always

Just keeps getting better and better, if you like litrpg harem and sexy stories set in a twisted version of the Wild West (in a different universe) then this is the series for you, beast girls, elves , dwarves, humans etc.
Reading this series is a breath of fresh air in what normally is guy wakes up in a different universe but it’s medieval times with fantasy creatures and harem elements, this series kicks it up a notch and puts it in the Wild West times it still has sexy women, strong characters and a great plot that kept me reading for hours a real page Turner, I urge people to buy this book and read his other series as once you start you can not put the book down and will be waiting for the next one to be published.

[Dash · Rating 2 out of 5]

The harem members are uninteresting and bland, and the MC suffers from white knight syndrome.
This series doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. It reminds me of just a watered down version of his Binding Words series. It would be more interesting if there was an decent antagonist or plot. Instead we get “corruption” and undefined darkness with little reason or explanation. I find this to be a trend in most of the authors series.
Finally, if the author ever reads this. Please for the love of god write a book/series about a harem Chef that owns a bathhouse side business. Maybe that will get you over your obsession with food and bathing. I don’t mind reading about slice of life scenes like this, but in every book you write it comes up five or more times. It’s getting old.

[Cloak88 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book but minus 1 star for the Cliffhanger.

Doc continues with his new life, grows his group of friends and allies en counters a few more enemies. This is for the most part more of the Slice of Life part of the story, as not all that much happens plotwise. As such there need not be said too much about this book. If you liked the first one, you are bound to like this one as well.

Having said that. I really am not a fan of Cliffhanger endings to ongoing series. I understand that these kind of stories are more of an ongoing affair than discrete stories. But even so a book needs a satisfactory conclusion. Loose treads and open plot-lines are fine, but as it is the story feels unfinished. Especially at the time when this series only had two books to it.

[Tim Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and interesting read

I really enjoyed the second book in the series it was a lot of fun to read. I like the way the characters interact with each other. They continue to entertain and I like the way the bad guys are portrayed as well as the strong female leads. The strong male lead in The story is not infallible but he is smart, and strong when needed and kind-hearted. The romance scenes are not fade to Black and the romance is well done and adds depth to the love between the main character and his wives. I plan on buying the next book when it comes out I hope it comes out soon.