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Empire Builder #2
Empire Builder 2
Benjamin has discovered the ancient relic that is his dark lord's tower. Inside are many rooms with all he requires to rebuild his empire. He has found four wives to live within them, but he'll need many more if he wants to fill it with his offspring. To make matters more complicated, more towers like his own have sprung up in the north. The question of who controls them is one he will have to discover before too long. And there are two prisoners within his dungeon cells that have vital information. The question remains: can he give into his darker nature in order to extract this information? The Forgotten Ruler of old would have no objections to using the most effective means of interrogation. If Benjamin wants to step into his new role and become the Forgotten Ruler in truth, he will have to lay aside the moralities of modern Earth and embrace this new world.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2021
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May 28, 2022
Although this seems to be a rather "new" fantasy novel series by the author, there is not much thought that is going into the plot arcs and story developments to make them as interesting as possible. It's as if, the main priority of this author is for the main character to procreate, breed and populate this alternate reality world. In the first volume, main character Ben, had 2 beast-folk children with Melody a Cat-kin first wife, but already had 30 eggs on the way. By the end of this second volume, Ben already has 7 children, with his four original wives, and at least one additional wife and her egg being born soon.
It seems that one of the sub-plots for the author is freeing the slaves, whether they be beast-folk, spirit-folk or humans...that and killing off all of the slavers and invaders to the black tower of the Forgotten Ruler. So Benjamin has to rediscover and reconquest, his forgotten and lost Empire....(which is going to take forever, if in the first 2 volumes, he's "conquered one of 5 towers, a green mound, and a small town in the north that was used as a stop point, for slavers to transport their slaves...)
This second volume has 250+ pages and only 19 chapters (about 11-12 pages a chapter). Which means that there is little to no character development, world building or governance. It's basically the sexual relations, eating and traveling of the main character and his retinue...So, yes, it's "Filler-time!"
There are 3 volumes so far, the third one was published January of 2022. This author loves really long, long, long, stories 10-15-18+ volumes long or longer... The thing is they lack entertainment value. The offspring story arc has gotten so cyclical that the author has started to number the offspring instead of giving all of the children unique names...and this is with only 10 children and about 29 on their way, this can't get any worse right?? and yes, it is absurd that mammals that birth their young (viviparity) (inside of the womb), are all turned into oviparity birthing (through eggs), like the birds, the reptiles, etc. like if the author all of a sudden forgot about Biology and science, and said that the Easter Bunny is a God in this freaking world so thus, everybody here is getting born from an Easter Egg (surprise!) to justify all of the sex that Ben, the reincarnated Forgotten Ruler, (father of most of the eggs that are born in this world)...
It seems that one of the sub-plots for the author is freeing the slaves, whether they be beast-folk, spirit-folk or humans...that and killing off all of the slavers and invaders to the black tower of the Forgotten Ruler. So Benjamin has to rediscover and reconquest, his forgotten and lost Empire....(which is going to take forever, if in the first 2 volumes, he's "conquered one of 5 towers, a green mound, and a small town in the north that was used as a stop point, for slavers to transport their slaves...)
This second volume has 250+ pages and only 19 chapters (about 11-12 pages a chapter). Which means that there is little to no character development, world building or governance. It's basically the sexual relations, eating and traveling of the main character and his retinue...So, yes, it's "Filler-time!"
There are 3 volumes so far, the third one was published January of 2022. This author loves really long, long, long, stories 10-15-18+ volumes long or longer... The thing is they lack entertainment value. The offspring story arc has gotten so cyclical that the author has started to number the offspring instead of giving all of the children unique names...and this is with only 10 children and about 29 on their way, this can't get any worse right?? and yes, it is absurd that mammals that birth their young (viviparity) (inside of the womb), are all turned into oviparity birthing (through eggs), like the birds, the reptiles, etc. like if the author all of a sudden forgot about Biology and science, and said that the Easter Bunny is a God in this freaking world so thus, everybody here is getting born from an Easter Egg (surprise!) to justify all of the sex that Ben, the reincarnated Forgotten Ruler, (father of most of the eggs that are born in this world)...
April 12, 2022
The story hit a lot of good targets you'd want from any novel in the genre. It had an interesting world with pretty unique characters in it. The ideas around growth, both in family and rpg fashion were also new and I appreciated the twists. In fact the whole plot of the story had a nice twist that hooked me in with it's unique twist on the chosen one trope. It's not without it's flaws but I was happy with my purchase and having a good time for nearly all of the first book and most of the second.
The author did make some bad choices in the writing that I wanted to point out. The love interest characters felt a bit thin aside from the main interest who got the MC started on this whole adventure. At first I thought I just wasn't paying attention but near the end I genuinely couldn't remember who was who. The timing of the ending was also a huge letdown for me. There was a clear end point just over halfway through the book with an epic battle and conclusion but ending it there would have made it criminally short, so the author tacked on what was likely the start to the third book and ends it abruptly just as a large event is about to take place. Books that end in this way feel like they are just one long story cut into pieces to sell more copies which leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth. It doesn't matter if they had a valid reason to do so, you are left feeling cheated.
In the end, the story is a fun romp with a few flaws that has a bad ending. I'll likely continue the story but I wouldn't suggest the series to any fans of the genre unless they're already invested.
The author did make some bad choices in the writing that I wanted to point out. The love interest characters felt a bit thin aside from the main interest who got the MC started on this whole adventure. At first I thought I just wasn't paying attention but near the end I genuinely couldn't remember who was who. The timing of the ending was also a huge letdown for me. There was a clear end point just over halfway through the book with an epic battle and conclusion but ending it there would have made it criminally short, so the author tacked on what was likely the start to the third book and ends it abruptly just as a large event is about to take place. Books that end in this way feel like they are just one long story cut into pieces to sell more copies which leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth. It doesn't matter if they had a valid reason to do so, you are left feeling cheated.
In the end, the story is a fun romp with a few flaws that has a bad ending. I'll likely continue the story but I wouldn't suggest the series to any fans of the genre unless they're already invested.
June 2, 2021
The Empire grows
The growth of Ben's fledgling empire has begun as he has embarked on growing his harem and capturing a village run by slavers and freeing the slaves. The changes that are coming read like a video game as powers are acquired and expanded. Interesting ideas with a man transported to anther world as the reincarnation of a long gone ruler.
The growth of Ben's fledgling empire has begun as he has embarked on growing his harem and capturing a village run by slavers and freeing the slaves. The changes that are coming read like a video game as powers are acquired and expanded. Interesting ideas with a man transported to anther world as the reincarnation of a long gone ruler.
June 5, 2021
Fun and intriguing!
An unusual book with unusual co Celts, interest characters and a large world we're only beginning to explore in the second book.
But so far it has been exciting to read with subterfuge, magic and battle, Nd the intrigue of the new threats both from the dungeon below and enemies on the horizon, I certainly will be keeping an eye out for the next book!
An unusual book with unusual co Celts, interest characters and a large world we're only beginning to explore in the second book.
But so far it has been exciting to read with subterfuge, magic and battle, Nd the intrigue of the new threats both from the dungeon below and enemies on the horizon, I certainly will be keeping an eye out for the next book!
May 30, 2021
Excellent book
I enjoyed it throughly. If you are looking for a good and well thought out story, this is it.
I like the author enough that I paid for the book even though I could read the book for free!
You'll like it as well!
I enjoyed it throughly. If you are looking for a good and well thought out story, this is it.
I like the author enough that I paid for the book even though I could read the book for free!
You'll like it as well!
June 11, 2021
Really looking forward to #3
A lot of foreshadowing on where this series is going, so it is nice to know generally how this world is shaping up. But knowing Dante King, that just means more surprises in the execution so it will be quite exciting.
A lot of foreshadowing on where this series is going, so it is nice to know generally how this world is shaping up. But knowing Dante King, that just means more surprises in the execution so it will be quite exciting.
January 21, 2022
Getting better
MC isn't as idiotic but obvious polt armor still surrounds him. The pace and story is evolving in a interesting way. Sad to have a book that he didnt get any of his former stuff back though heres hoping book 3 he gets more.
MC isn't as idiotic but obvious polt armor still surrounds him. The pace and story is evolving in a interesting way. Sad to have a book that he didnt get any of his former stuff back though heres hoping book 3 he gets more.
May 29, 2021
Good progress
Good progress from the first book but feels kinda anticlimactic at the end of this one but looking forward for the next
Good progress from the first book but feels kinda anticlimactic at the end of this one but looking forward for the next
May 30, 2021
Can’t wait for more
A great continuation of this series. The development of the characters, the expansion of the world is leaving me wanting more.
A great continuation of this series. The development of the characters, the expansion of the world is leaving me wanting more.
May 30, 2021
Fun read
This is like a middle book, setting up for more to come. It is good and fun to watch him build his power and base of support.
This is like a middle book, setting up for more to come. It is good and fun to watch him build his power and base of support.
May 30, 2021
Another good read
Feel like I read these so fast and just want more ! Great work and expecting more greatness to come !
Feel like I read these so fast and just want more ! Great work and expecting more greatness to come !
June 4, 2021
Give me more!
Gimme gimme more. I need more of these books. Well worth reading the two books in this series. But I want more. Lol
Gimme gimme more. I need more of these books. Well worth reading the two books in this series. But I want more. Lol
June 8, 2021
Love it
Love the series can't wait for the next book in the series. Hope to see even more monster girls then
Love the series can't wait for the next book in the series. Hope to see even more monster girls then
June 8, 2021
Wow
This series jeeps getting better and better!! Awesome characters, wonderful interactions and great world building!!! A must read adult fantasy series!!!
This series jeeps getting better and better!! Awesome characters, wonderful interactions and great world building!!! A must read adult fantasy series!!!
October 23, 2021
good addition
The story is bow picking up. The MC is coming into his own as he learns that he faces more than one formidable foe.
The story is bow picking up. The MC is coming into his own as he learns that he faces more than one formidable foe.
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