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  • This Inevitable Ruin

    By Matt Dinniman
    5 stars

    Another phenomenal novel by Dinniman. I am devastated that the series is ongoing because this is currently the latest publication. This novel has continued to be outrageously funny, horrifying in its implications, and surprisingly nuanced despite the exterior. I haven't felt this invested in a suite of characters since reading Robin Hobb's work, and I have been struck by the post-series listlessness. Onto something lighter after this. This novel brings everything back together and reveals layers of dramatic irony in earlier novels which crack the whole series wide open. The novel is a little focused on individuals for a large scale war premise, and if you want a good fantasy war novel I recommend David Gemmell, but in many ways this works for the series and does keep readers who don't care for the violence engaged. It's not a truly BAD aspect of the novel, I just think expecting the novel to follow the conflict will leave you potentially disappointed as it follows our core cast and their hijinks more than the wider battles. Overall, Dinniman's novels are shockingly good considering their very fan-fictionesque premise, and while the first novel is a little weaker than the rest (although still hilarious), this series is well worth sticking with and considering. If you like fantasy it'll do it for you, but even if you hate games and fantasy, the novels have enough depth and flair to keep you entertained and immersed regardless of your prior preferences. 10/10 can recommend this series.

  • The Eye of the Bedlam Bride

    By Matt Dinniman
    4 stars

    Keen eyed observers may notice this is the first book I've given a 4/5 star review to. This should really be a 4.5 star, but still. While this novel has many of the great things about others in the series, it does also have a couple of failings which make it less potent than the earlier additions to the series. This novel spans the gap between two of the best novels in the series (yes I read the next one before doing this review), and it definitely feels more like a filler text. It does not develop the characters to the same extent as the others, and it takes a lot of side paths before coming back onto the main story. Part of this is likely because of the structure of the overall dungeon which Dinninam established at the beginning of the series, but still, it didn't have the same heart-pounding pace as the others. Despite these shortcomings, it had a really unique approach to a game style within the text, some of the most horrifying moments in the series (and I appreciate how Dinniman is able to merge humor and terror in the same novel so aptly), and towards the end it does have some pretty serious moments which elevate the next text. Overall, an absolute blast, but a slight step sideways.

  • The Butcher's Masquerade

    By Matt Dinniman
    5 stars

    Again, a serial novel which keeps the pace going, and intensifies the story and the stakes. With each novel, the stakes grow and the tension ratchets up, bringing in a much wider universe. I personally am loving the increasing layers of civil disobedience and anarchy, alongside the inclusion of more characters and a cast of villains who feel complete. This book is definitely the turning point in the series, and marks my favorite novel so far. The fast pace, great writing, and development of themes into a wider picture makes this novel feel like the natural turning point in the series.

  • The Gate of the Feral Gods

    By Matt Dinniman
    5 stars

    As this series progresses, the depth and social commentary just gets better and better. If you were unsure because of the individualistic survival elements in the first books, fear not - this series just continues to grow as Carl's schemes take root.

  • The Dungeon Anarchists Cookbook

    By Matt Dinniman
    5 stars

    Another fantastic addition to the series. There isn't much to say other than it's great this series is continuing to get better and isn't falling off the rails (you'll see what I did there when you read it).

  • Carl's Doomsday Scenario

    By Matt Dinniman
    5 stars

    There's far more nuance packed in here than the facade would have you believe, and it's more than just token depth too - Not a book for the faint of heart, but an absolutely wild ride and utterly hilarious. If you've read the first one (which you should have) then this one continues the theme.

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