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Pocket Dungeon #1
Pocket Dungeon
Wes Rhodes wasn’t prepared to wake up in a medieval-style equipment room.
He wasn’t expecting to fight his way through a deadly dungeon today, either.
But when he makes it through before the timer runs out, his entire perspective shifts.
Now, he’s the guy with a whole other dimension waiting inside the magic crystal in his pocket, and nothing will ever be the same. All he’s gotta do is make it out alive and get back to Earth each and every time.
And the payoff is worth it.
There’s monsters to slay, loot to gain, and even some sexy women to save from certain doom. But the whole “rich beyond his wildest dreams” thing would be way more awesome if people weren’t suddenly trying to stalk and murder him for his magic crystal…
He wasn’t expecting to fight his way through a deadly dungeon today, either.
But when he makes it through before the timer runs out, his entire perspective shifts.
Now, he’s the guy with a whole other dimension waiting inside the magic crystal in his pocket, and nothing will ever be the same. All he’s gotta do is make it out alive and get back to Earth each and every time.
And the payoff is worth it.
There’s monsters to slay, loot to gain, and even some sexy women to save from certain doom. But the whole “rich beyond his wildest dreams” thing would be way more awesome if people weren’t suddenly trying to stalk and murder him for his magic crystal…
494 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2022
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February 2, 2023
This was a fun first in a new series by Vall! The concept of the story and characters are really interesting and exciting. It's definitely a series I will keep reading. This title puts me in the mood to watch movies like Krull, Beastmaster, and Conan.
August 13, 2022
Whaaattt?
This I could not finish.
One of the most lacking attempts I ever tried to read. Sorry for your trouble.
This I could not finish.
One of the most lacking attempts I ever tried to read. Sorry for your trouble.
February 21, 2024
No idea why I keep reading Vall. The ero is as spicy as mayo with pepper.
January 19, 2023
Actions speak louder than words, and the author asks hundreds of rhetorical questions, that have no answer, no point, add to this explanations that are unnecessary and all this filler if taken out would reduce about 20% of the size of this Book 1 of Pocket Dungeon. The fact that the paragraph is at 1.5 lines, takes about 30% more of the pages, so, the story is about 350+ pages or so, without any maps, without any inside illustrations or character summaries.
The cover illustration worries me somewhat, I feel that the girl is a little young, and the main character Wes, had a girlfriend, days before he bought the crystal that allowed him to explore the dungeons. That girlfriend, Wes dropped the moment he rescued a beast-folk fox-girl, Yasha...
Wes is a wimp, not good at any type of martial arts, and has a job selling used books. Doesn't know how to manage money, doesn't really know how to strategize in dungeons. His only strength is that he rescued Yasha and she is a great Melee fighter. When Yasha was injured Wes teamed up with another strong player that helped him defeat the Sphinx last Boss...
The action is kind of slow. Too many Harrison Ford references of Star Wars and Indiana Jones...Like if movies were "training" instead of taking real martial arts classes and real strategy and management classes...
There are a lot of plot holes in this first book and in the fantasy series in general...Wes is getting himself a harem-retinue but it is apparent that the "tastes and ethical values" are missing from the main character (and the author)... Yasha is a small Loli, then Iris was in her teens in 1977, when she was "imprisoned" in the last dungeon delved in Book 1, so, Wes could have a second sister in Yasha and a Grandmother in Iris...and just thinking about the possibility of sex scenes, makes me cringe... Wes lacks determination and is a push-over most of the time. Hasn't really done anything in his life until the day he entered this new type of "personal dungeon"...
The author left more things unexplained, than those things he did question and over explain...We still do not know the origin and point to these "pocket dungeons", why they don't have a dungeon store, where the adventurers/delvers can spend their gold...etc. We don't know how big the dungeons are, how long they last or any major details about dungeonology and this is a Dungeon fantasy novel series...The Dungeons explained and written by the author are atypical (with lots of riddles, instead of mobs) and really short (with a two hour timer)... So, why does the main character talk so much, and meet so many other delvers in so little time?? I don't think that the author has thought the story out well yet...
Apparently Book 2 has already been published or already has a publishing date of January 13th., 2023...not sure if I'll be reading the second one though...
The cover illustration worries me somewhat, I feel that the girl is a little young, and the main character Wes, had a girlfriend, days before he bought the crystal that allowed him to explore the dungeons. That girlfriend, Wes dropped the moment he rescued a beast-folk fox-girl, Yasha...
Wes is a wimp, not good at any type of martial arts, and has a job selling used books. Doesn't know how to manage money, doesn't really know how to strategize in dungeons. His only strength is that he rescued Yasha and she is a great Melee fighter. When Yasha was injured Wes teamed up with another strong player that helped him defeat the Sphinx last Boss...
The action is kind of slow. Too many Harrison Ford references of Star Wars and Indiana Jones...Like if movies were "training" instead of taking real martial arts classes and real strategy and management classes...
There are a lot of plot holes in this first book and in the fantasy series in general...Wes is getting himself a harem-retinue but it is apparent that the "tastes and ethical values" are missing from the main character (and the author)... Yasha is a small Loli, then Iris was in her teens in 1977, when she was "imprisoned" in the last dungeon delved in Book 1, so, Wes could have a second sister in Yasha and a Grandmother in Iris...and just thinking about the possibility of sex scenes, makes me cringe... Wes lacks determination and is a push-over most of the time. Hasn't really done anything in his life until the day he entered this new type of "personal dungeon"...
The author left more things unexplained, than those things he did question and over explain...We still do not know the origin and point to these "pocket dungeons", why they don't have a dungeon store, where the adventurers/delvers can spend their gold...etc. We don't know how big the dungeons are, how long they last or any major details about dungeonology and this is a Dungeon fantasy novel series...The Dungeons explained and written by the author are atypical (with lots of riddles, instead of mobs) and really short (with a two hour timer)... So, why does the main character talk so much, and meet so many other delvers in so little time?? I don't think that the author has thought the story out well yet...
Apparently Book 2 has already been published or already has a publishing date of January 13th., 2023...not sure if I'll be reading the second one though...
May 24, 2024
I listened to this first part of a new series by megaproductive Eric Vall, and came away a bit disappointed. It's an easy listen, and entertaining enough (largely filled with blow by blow traversals of dungeons as per tabletop D&D). The dungeons are original enough although there was no larger backstory (yet), instead it felt like the dungeons were filled with random encounters. It's more that however fantastic this Isekei (and haremlit?) fantasy is, the protagonist remains very down to earth, focused on his mundane life, apparently without much fantasy himself (ha!). Also I felt that for all the times his female co-heroine was lauded for her combat skills she was painted as too much of a dumb sidekick stroking the male hero ego. No Bruce Sentar this Vall is. Pity.
February 20, 2023
Pop culture references. Why do you keep padding shit novels with pop culture references?
Why would iron brackets remind someone of GoT?
How stupid would someone have to be to understand what a longsword was from having watched The Witcher of all things? Why even make it a full-sized paragraph?
The novel is chock-full of idiotic pop culture references, American society references and whatever else Vall could come up with to pad the word count a bit. It's thin and similar to all the other books in the genre with nothing to stand out. Cheap copy-paste pretty much.
Why would iron brackets remind someone of GoT?
How stupid would someone have to be to understand what a longsword was from having watched The Witcher of all things? Why even make it a full-sized paragraph?
The novel is chock-full of idiotic pop culture references, American society references and whatever else Vall could come up with to pad the word count a bit. It's thin and similar to all the other books in the genre with nothing to stand out. Cheap copy-paste pretty much.
July 25, 2022
Fun, entertaining and definitely a thrill to read!
I'm loving these new genre of books where a character is transported to another world /Dungeon but is still able to return home.
But a pocket Dungeon through a crystal is definitely a unique and entertaining concept that is going to be fun and enjoyable to read.
With the unique, fun and quirky characters, interesting pasts and consequences of the Pocket Dungeon, the thrills are just beginning
Look forward to more!
I'm loving these new genre of books where a character is transported to another world /Dungeon but is still able to return home.
But a pocket Dungeon through a crystal is definitely a unique and entertaining concept that is going to be fun and enjoyable to read.
With the unique, fun and quirky characters, interesting pasts and consequences of the Pocket Dungeon, the thrills are just beginning
Look forward to more!
July 24, 2022
New series by Vall never a bad thing!!!
Good intro to a new fantasy world in the form of dungeons! Love the mc and the others Jr has met... well, all but one that was a pain! Great story
Good intro to a new fantasy world in the form of dungeons! Love the mc and the others Jr has met... well, all but one that was a pain! Great story
July 26, 2022
Just getting started
This was a fantastic read, really fast paced and entertaining, the characters are really engaging as well. I can't recommend this story or others of the authors work enough and I eagerly await the next in this series!
This was a fantastic read, really fast paced and entertaining, the characters are really engaging as well. I can't recommend this story or others of the authors work enough and I eagerly await the next in this series!
August 5, 2022
A fantastic idea for a series!
This was definitely a page turner. I stayed up way to late just to finish it. The book reads wonderfully and I love the characters already. I can't wait to read what comes after this one.
This was definitely a page turner. I stayed up way to late just to finish it. The book reads wonderfully and I love the characters already. I can't wait to read what comes after this one.
July 24, 2022
Read me Seymour Read me
A great new book from Eric Vall I look forward to the next in the series you should definitely pick it up and give it a try
A great new book from Eric Vall I look forward to the next in the series you should definitely pick it up and give it a try
July 25, 2022
really good
I like this one a lot better than 13th floor. The characters, the adventure, and the mysteries are a lot more interesting.
I like this one a lot better than 13th floor. The characters, the adventure, and the mysteries are a lot more interesting.
July 26, 2022
Fanfreakingtastic!
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
July 27, 2022
Fun read for dungeon crawler fans.
Fun read for dungeon crawler fans. Attention to the sweaty, sore and often bloody detail of a focused crawler grind is a plus.
Fun read for dungeon crawler fans. Attention to the sweaty, sore and often bloody detail of a focused crawler grind is a plus.
July 27, 2022
Nice new series
I wasn't sure about another dungeon series, but this is just different enough to keep it interesting. Looking forward to the next one.
I wasn't sure about another dungeon series, but this is just different enough to keep it interesting. Looking forward to the next one.
August 1, 2022
Love it
Revenge, best taken cold. Gotta love it when a plan comes together. A rocking good read. Can't wait till the next book comes out.
Revenge, best taken cold. Gotta love it when a plan comes together. A rocking good read. Can't wait till the next book comes out.
August 4, 2022
Exciting!
For the first book this was very exciting. Hopefully Wes will keep his promise to Iris. Waiting for book 2.
For the first book this was very exciting. Hopefully Wes will keep his promise to Iris. Waiting for book 2.
August 12, 2022
A good start
while it has some kinks its still a decent entry from Eric Vall I will definetly read the next one.
while it has some kinks its still a decent entry from Eric Vall I will definetly read the next one.
September 9, 2022
Good read
Good casual fluff read Presents some Interesting ideas while following the normal hero harem route no complaint so far from me.
Good casual fluff read Presents some Interesting ideas while following the normal hero harem route no complaint so far from me.
September 21, 2022
Good read
Good clean fun unless you are a monster fan of a pro d&d type waiting for next I like Mr Ball's authorshi
Good clean fun unless you are a monster fan of a pro d&d type waiting for next I like Mr Ball's authorshi
October 18, 2022
Rather interesting.
Book is a lot more readable if you skip the sex scenes. Not sure what the story is with the mimic.
Book is a lot more readable if you skip the sex scenes. Not sure what the story is with the mimic.
October 20, 2022
A great book
I liked the book and find it was very entertaining, I enjoyed the characters and the world. I hope to read more very soon thanks for your hard work.
I liked the book and find it was very entertaining, I enjoyed the characters and the world. I hope to read more very soon thanks for your hard work.
November 5, 2022
good start
I know the rules and since there isn’t a second one waiting I am assuming people couldn’t push past a slower than normal beginning? Good story and I hope to see more
I know the rules and since there isn’t a second one waiting I am assuming people couldn’t push past a slower than normal beginning? Good story and I hope to see more
November 23, 2022
Wonderful new series
Great combination of game playing and quote reality. The travel through the various mazes brings you into the action to keep your interest.
Great combination of game playing and quote reality. The travel through the various mazes brings you into the action to keep your interest.
November 27, 2022
Different
Not a bad read sci-fi mixed with a dose of sex it’s a nice adventure so far interested in where it’s going next.......
Not a bad read sci-fi mixed with a dose of sex it’s a nice adventure so far interested in where it’s going next.......
January 30, 2023
Basic setup and simple fun.
February 1, 2023
Good start to the series!
February 11, 2023
exciting
An interesting new series. Plenty of adventure, drama, violence, and romance. I am anxious to see the next book in the series.
An interesting new series. Plenty of adventure, drama, violence, and romance. I am anxious to see the next book in the series.
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