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Dungeon Wars #1
The First
Same team, new place, new adventures
In a forest wilderness, a dungeon reappears after surviving a nation ending war. The magical shock has devastated both the dungeon and its occupants, in more ways than one. Doc find himself alone in this new place, surrounded with unknown dangers. Claire, Doc’s partner and guide, finds herself at facing the nightmares she wrought using Doc; having freed herself from her mother’s control. The pressure mounts on both as the damage is made clear.
Even then, the wilderness surrounding them is filled with all manner of danger and traps, everything ruled by the law of the strong. How can a wounded family face such a threat as what has been disturbed? And will they be ready to defend the dungeon core from those who covet its power?
The best-selling series that started it all brings to you a new series where it’s all dungeon, all day.
In a forest wilderness, a dungeon reappears after surviving a nation ending war. The magical shock has devastated both the dungeon and its occupants, in more ways than one. Doc find himself alone in this new place, surrounded with unknown dangers. Claire, Doc’s partner and guide, finds herself at facing the nightmares she wrought using Doc; having freed herself from her mother’s control. The pressure mounts on both as the damage is made clear.
Even then, the wilderness surrounding them is filled with all manner of danger and traps, everything ruled by the law of the strong. How can a wounded family face such a threat as what has been disturbed? And will they be ready to defend the dungeon core from those who covet its power?
The best-selling series that started it all brings to you a new series where it’s all dungeon, all day.
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Published April 30, 2019
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March 3, 2019
If you love the previous books in this series do not buy this entry!! Having read all of the other books in this series I found myself horribly disappointed in this book. It felt like it was from a different author completely. One of the things that I enjoyed most about his last series was the sense of joy and even fun that the main characters experienced as they went throughout their lives. In this book none of that feeling exists. It felt like 10% or more of the book was devoted to extensive philosophical debate on topics of existence, morality, and/or the lack thereof. There was so much of this that the story did not feel like a novel but a master level philosophy thesis. While in the previous novels serious topics wee broached and life lessons were learned to allow the characters to grow; the sense of adventure and fun were never lost. In this entry those two all-important features were never found. One of the things that connected me most to Doc and Claire was the sense of humor and joy in life woven throughout their characters. In this novel that is so lost, that they seem like different characters entirely. This kind of change is the type of thing that once again makes this feel like an entry from a different universe or a book by a different author. This was a bad enough entry that it may have thrown me off of the author entirely when previously I had considered him to be one of my two dungeon favorites. In conclusion to my sorrow, my recommendation is that if you liked the previos books in the series and the humor, joy, and sense of fun they had do not read this entry. :(
February 12, 2019
Twas a different dungeon
With this book, clearl the first of a new arc for the series Mr. Logue went in a different direction. This book is filled with constant guilt induced reflection and philosophical debates leading to long internal monologues. It was very much not my cup of tea. The first arc was really good, it focused on dungeon building, character growth, slime evolution and cultivation. Utilizing the weakest monster to take out stronger monsters with inventive strategies. Still love the author who had the mind to create the series in the first place, but i will not be teading the next book in this arc.
With this book, clearl the first of a new arc for the series Mr. Logue went in a different direction. This book is filled with constant guilt induced reflection and philosophical debates leading to long internal monologues. It was very much not my cup of tea. The first arc was really good, it focused on dungeon building, character growth, slime evolution and cultivation. Utilizing the weakest monster to take out stronger monsters with inventive strategies. Still love the author who had the mind to create the series in the first place, but i will not be teading the next book in this arc.
June 22, 2019
I was really looking forward to this. And I was disappointed.
I know dungeon building books are hard to write. It's a "bad" plot to revolve around. If it's just building build building, it can get real boring. A dungeon can be passive and just wait for conflicts to occur. Or a dungeon can be active and it'll be against the world. Being active is hard because a dungeon is meant to slowly build up its power. In short, it's a plot idea that requires a lot of help and support to make work.
I listened to quite a few dungeon books, Divine Dungeon, Ancient Dreams, The Laboratory, Rogue Dungeon, Dungeon Deposed, and a few others. Some are just "awful" dungeon books, like Dungeon Deposed. It's not really a dungeon building book. It's simply using a dungeon as a tool for the author's story. Ancient Dreams dumped the whole dungeon building to miraculous black box building. Stuff just happens. All "-building" books can be boring to some degree to some people. So, it's understandable. Divine Dungeon is slightly better. It "finished" the arc before straying away from being a dungeon building book. But, again, it strayed away. The Laboratory is sort of a dungeon building book but it's formulaic and boring. It's the same generic plot pasted over and over with the main difference of expansion. It expanded from a tiny facility to a province, for example.
This is not a dungeon building book anymore. It's probably why the author split it into a new series and called it Dungeon Wars. Not only is the plot very different, the style the author wrote the book is very different. If it's anything, the Slime Dungeon was like a children/elementary/middle school and Dungeon Wars is like a teenager hitting puberty, getting horny and starts thinking about the philosophy of life. >____>
To top it off, the narrator for the audiobook was horrible or what the author wanted is just too different. Like I said, Slime Dungeon was kiddish, fun, light and very casual. Dungeon Wars wanted a darker and more serious tone? The dungeon sounded like a retarded adult compared to a silly naive kid.
I know dungeon building books are hard to write. It's a "bad" plot to revolve around. If it's just building build building, it can get real boring. A dungeon can be passive and just wait for conflicts to occur. Or a dungeon can be active and it'll be against the world. Being active is hard because a dungeon is meant to slowly build up its power. In short, it's a plot idea that requires a lot of help and support to make work.
I listened to quite a few dungeon books, Divine Dungeon, Ancient Dreams, The Laboratory, Rogue Dungeon, Dungeon Deposed, and a few others. Some are just "awful" dungeon books, like Dungeon Deposed. It's not really a dungeon building book. It's simply using a dungeon as a tool for the author's story. Ancient Dreams dumped the whole dungeon building to miraculous black box building. Stuff just happens. All "-building" books can be boring to some degree to some people. So, it's understandable. Divine Dungeon is slightly better. It "finished" the arc before straying away from being a dungeon building book. But, again, it strayed away. The Laboratory is sort of a dungeon building book but it's formulaic and boring. It's the same generic plot pasted over and over with the main difference of expansion. It expanded from a tiny facility to a province, for example.
This is not a dungeon building book anymore. It's probably why the author split it into a new series and called it Dungeon Wars. Not only is the plot very different, the style the author wrote the book is very different. If it's anything, the Slime Dungeon was like a children/elementary/middle school and Dungeon Wars is like a teenager hitting puberty, getting horny and starts thinking about the philosophy of life. >____>
To top it off, the narrator for the audiobook was horrible or what the author wanted is just too different. Like I said, Slime Dungeon was kiddish, fun, light and very casual. Dungeon Wars wanted a darker and more serious tone? The dungeon sounded like a retarded adult compared to a silly naive kid.
April 26, 2021
The audio version is not currently listed on Goodreads.com so I'm posting my review here.
So if you want a book about mental illness in dungeon slimes and pixies this book is for you. I enjoyed all four of the earlier slime dungeon books by this author (even though I only reviewed one of them on Goodreads.com). Here however the author decided the characters from those books were too competent and so the story begins with them all being wrecked via a stupid teleportation spell screw up. Pretty much nothing intelligent happens in this book, it just details the characters' breakdowns, training and screw ups until the end when the slime dungeon ends up fighting another dungeon and (of course) winning even though outmatched because the other dungeon is too stupid to adequately protect its core.
Bottom line: Not worth the read.
So if you want a book about mental illness in dungeon slimes and pixies this book is for you. I enjoyed all four of the earlier slime dungeon books by this author (even though I only reviewed one of them on Goodreads.com). Here however the author decided the characters from those books were too competent and so the story begins with them all being wrecked via a stupid teleportation spell screw up. Pretty much nothing intelligent happens in this book, it just details the characters' breakdowns, training and screw ups until the end when the slime dungeon ends up fighting another dungeon and (of course) winning even though outmatched because the other dungeon is too stupid to adequately protect its core.
Bottom line: Not worth the read.
February 2, 2020
When I started my first Dungeon GameLIT book, Dungeon Born, I didn't realize that they occupy a whole robust section of the genre. The first Dungeon series by this author, The Slime Dungeon, is a must read before jumping into this work.
Did you live during the 80s or 90s? Do you recall those cliff hangers at the end of a season where there was a giant fire and you didn't know who would live or die (or maybe you have seen the parodies of these times offered by Saturday Night Live)? In many respects, it felt like this is episode one of the season after that fire.
I enjoyed it, but maybe didn't enjoy it quite as much as I wanted to. I vacillated between a 3.5 and 4, but the reality is, the author is quite talented and even his less strong work stands out a bit amongst its peers.
If you are invested after the Slime Dungeon, you hardly need this review, and if you are reading it without having tried the Slime Dungeon series, be sure to jump into that first and then loop back to Dungeon Wars.
Did you live during the 80s or 90s? Do you recall those cliff hangers at the end of a season where there was a giant fire and you didn't know who would live or die (or maybe you have seen the parodies of these times offered by Saturday Night Live)? In many respects, it felt like this is episode one of the season after that fire.
I enjoyed it, but maybe didn't enjoy it quite as much as I wanted to. I vacillated between a 3.5 and 4, but the reality is, the author is quite talented and even his less strong work stands out a bit amongst its peers.
If you are invested after the Slime Dungeon, you hardly need this review, and if you are reading it without having tried the Slime Dungeon series, be sure to jump into that first and then loop back to Dungeon Wars.
April 14, 2021
Doc, Claire, Anadine, Risen, And The Twins Return.
After Teleporting his Dungeon away from the war torn lands The Empire in s attempting to seize. Doc finds himself in a wilderness area with little likelihood of Adventurers finding his location to delve through his room and corridors any time soon. Furthermore, Doc also sacrificed most of his Dungeon Floors to complete the teleportation. Reduced to three floors -- one reduced to rubble -- Doc and Claire must rethink his entire Dungeon design and philosophy to accommodate his changed circumstances. Thus begins a new evolution of The Slime Dungeon.
This Novel might easily be viewed as the fifth book of The Slime Dungeon Series, but that denies the Author's stated intent and as the Dungeon is reduced to the strength of a newly opened Dungeon viewing it as the first book of a new series makes perfect sense. That said, I strongly recommend reading the The Slime Dungeon Series before reading this novel.
This novel will likely appeal to fans of the Fantasy, Dungeon Core, and LitRPG genres as well as those who play RPGs.
After Teleporting his Dungeon away from the war torn lands The Empire in s attempting to seize. Doc finds himself in a wilderness area with little likelihood of Adventurers finding his location to delve through his room and corridors any time soon. Furthermore, Doc also sacrificed most of his Dungeon Floors to complete the teleportation. Reduced to three floors -- one reduced to rubble -- Doc and Claire must rethink his entire Dungeon design and philosophy to accommodate his changed circumstances. Thus begins a new evolution of The Slime Dungeon.
This Novel might easily be viewed as the fifth book of The Slime Dungeon Series, but that denies the Author's stated intent and as the Dungeon is reduced to the strength of a newly opened Dungeon viewing it as the first book of a new series makes perfect sense. That said, I strongly recommend reading the The Slime Dungeon Series before reading this novel.
This novel will likely appeal to fans of the Fantasy, Dungeon Core, and LitRPG genres as well as those who play RPGs.
September 28, 2023
A sequel series to the Slime Dungeon Chronicles. So if you liked that series, pick this one up. I enjoyed Book 2 more than Book 1, and now I'm fully reinvested in the characters and the new plotlines, eagerly awaiting book 3.
This new start in a new area brings with it growing pains (for both the dungeon and the writing). Worse, I was used to the voice talent in the earlier series, but this one brings in a new narrator. Thematically, I can appreciate the decision and how it lines up with the end of The Dungeon's Burden. But I liked Ryan Turner's voice work highlighting the innocence of Doc and some of the other characters. Cody Roberts narrates Dungeon Wars and eventually hits his stride.
Expect new slimes, new interactions, and character growth for the dungeon monsters you grew to love over the first four books.
This new start in a new area brings with it growing pains (for both the dungeon and the writing). Worse, I was used to the voice talent in the earlier series, but this one brings in a new narrator. Thematically, I can appreciate the decision and how it lines up with the end of The Dungeon's Burden. But I liked Ryan Turner's voice work highlighting the innocence of Doc and some of the other characters. Cody Roberts narrates Dungeon Wars and eventually hits his stride.
Expect new slimes, new interactions, and character growth for the dungeon monsters you grew to love over the first four books.
January 13, 2019
Super enjoyed this story
No big surprise that this was a great novel. It was a surprise though that it flowed so well for akind of sequel. Or i believe this is actually the main story to the prequel. But either way i enjoyed the holistic approach to creating a dungeon and im curious to see where Doc gets taken with the addition of new subordinates especially as they are being searched for. Keep up the good work.
No big surprise that this was a great novel. It was a surprise though that it flowed so well for akind of sequel. Or i believe this is actually the main story to the prequel. But either way i enjoyed the holistic approach to creating a dungeon and im curious to see where Doc gets taken with the addition of new subordinates especially as they are being searched for. Keep up the good work.
March 13, 2019
Honestly
Honestly, I got a bit bored. It seemed like there were three stories taking place and any of the could or should have been the main or even interlaced more. The world building and hints for future tales was great. The final chapters were amazing. In all it’s a nice addition and I’ll continue to follow the story, but as a fourth novel I expected better editing and more from the telling.
Honestly, I got a bit bored. It seemed like there were three stories taking place and any of the could or should have been the main or even interlaced more. The world building and hints for future tales was great. The final chapters were amazing. In all it’s a nice addition and I’ll continue to follow the story, but as a fourth novel I expected better editing and more from the telling.
January 15, 2019
Mostly great
I enjoyed quite a bit of this one. There were sections that wandered into philosophical drivel for a bit too long. A bit like alice in wonderland but not as fun. The main story was quite good and I suspect the rest of the series should blaze some more new dungeon core trails.
I enjoyed quite a bit of this one. There were sections that wandered into philosophical drivel for a bit too long. A bit like alice in wonderland but not as fun. The main story was quite good and I suspect the rest of the series should blaze some more new dungeon core trails.
February 8, 2019
I love this series
I didn’t realise the next book in this series was out, but when I did I was over joyed. Doc’s dungeon continues to move forward and over come it’s hardships. A must read series.
I didn’t realise the next book in this series was out, but when I did I was over joyed. Doc’s dungeon continues to move forward and over come it’s hardships. A must read series.
January 12, 2019
Loved it!
I liked all the slime dungeon books and the adventures of cal and friends but this book is hands down the best one! I can’t wait for the next one and the audiobook!
I liked all the slime dungeon books and the adventures of cal and friends but this book is hands down the best one! I can’t wait for the next one and the audiobook!
January 15, 2019
Great continuation
This was a good piece of work but could have used some editors. If not for the love of the first series all the typos might have driven me away
This was a good piece of work but could have used some editors. If not for the love of the first series all the typos might have driven me away
January 21, 2019
Awesome
An amazing follow up to an amazing series. A lot more depth to the characters and some interesting new twists. Love it and can’t wait for more!
An amazing follow up to an amazing series. A lot more depth to the characters and some interesting new twists. Love it and can’t wait for more!
March 6, 2019
Great story and a different take
This was a great sequel to the slime dungeon series.
Also a new take on how to run a dungeon I never thought about before, well worth the read.
This was a great sequel to the slime dungeon series.
Also a new take on how to run a dungeon I never thought about before, well worth the read.
May 2, 2019
Good Read.
A restart with a reset of the dungeon with a different path taken on how the creatures evolve based off the environment. Looking forward to the next book.
A restart with a reset of the dungeon with a different path taken on how the creatures evolve based off the environment. Looking forward to the next book.
February 13, 2019
After reading the last book. I had been waiting for this continuation of the story for a while. I loved this book. I have a feeling that things are going to get very interesting pretty soon. Doc has essentially learned to put his big boy pants on and also to essentially be the kind of person who when threaten won't be like 'oh its ok lets work this out'. Nope in this book he is more the type to go to his wall take the shot gun down from the wall mount, put a few cartridges inside put on his hunting cap and say 'It's time to start the killing!'. He seems more human in this book than in the previous arc. In the last arc he was kind of like a sociopath. In this arc he is more mellow. Still a sociopath but more empathetic. Also what is with Claire's family! Seriously! WTF... Mother-Evil, Brother- Evil, Claire- Well in this book she went all Lindsay Lohan. Not pretty... Hence Doc's movement to get a can opener to open a very big can of whoop ass on the dungeon. Although sadly he didn't get the real instigators. Diana you had to just go 'Kid want a candy?' She just got creepy. Got to love the Twins in this story they are all grown up and make EXCELLENT teachers. One is Yoda and the other is a Drill Instructor. All in all I can't wait to see how this arc will develop. I just hope that no characters die...
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