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Dungeon Born

Book 1 in the series:The Divine Dungeon

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"Dungeon Born" in The Divine Dungeon series by Dakota Krout follows the story of Cal, a dungeon heart, who forms a unique bond with a character named Danny. The narrative alternates between the perspective of Cal and a group of adventurers delving into the dungeon, providing a fresh take on dungeon creation and exploration. is praised for its creative concept of trapping a soul in a soul gem to become the heart of a dungeon, making it a fun and intriguing read for fantasy enthusiasts and gamers alike. The writing style combines elements of humor, naivety, and curiosity, particularly in the characterization of Cal and Danny, creating an engaging and entertaining storyline.

Characters:

Characters include a humorous dungeon core and an ambitious adventurer, creating a dynamic interaction filled with humor and likability.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is characterized by engaging humor and gamer references, although it can include excessive exposition.

Plot/Storyline:

The story uniquely explores the life of a sentient dungeon core and a young adventurer as they intertwine their fates through dungeon creation and adventuring.

Setting:

The setting features a fantastical world where sentient dungeons play a central role in society, facilitating adventures and exploration.

Pacing:

Pacing is generally consistent, though sometimes slows down due to exposition, with parts feeling rushed towards the conclusion.
I fell for an extremely long time, rock blurring past me as my fall increased in speed. Dropping too long really, as I began to worry that I would shatter when I landed. This was a serious concern for...

Notes:

The Divine Dungeon series follows dual perspectives: a newly born dungeon and a young landowner aspiring to be an adventurer.
The concept of sentient dungeons in a fantasy setting is central to the plot.
The series includes numerous gamer and geek culture references.
Reviews highlight that the magic system is intricate yet easy to understand, focusing on runic symbols and enchantments.
Some readers found the character development frustrating, especially with a main character who appeared overly flawless.
The narrative style incorporates humor, often resonating with the author's personal style.
The storyline includes significant world-building elements, which some readers appreciated, while others felt it slowed the plot.
Dakota Krout's writing is noted for its progression over the series, with some claiming he struggles with endings.
The character Cal, the dungeon core, is portrayed as naive and humorous, providing a light-hearted tone to the darker themes of dungeon life.
The later books in the series tend to diverge in quality, with readers expressing disappointment with the direction of the plot.

From The Publisher:

A powerful dungeon. A sheep-herder turned Noble. Their path to ascendance through cultivation. Conquering dungeons and using them to grow has long been the most efficient way to become a powerful adventurer. The only thing keeping the process from being easy is the Beasts that inhabit these places. Questions plague those entering this particular place of power: Where do the 'rewards' of weapons, armor, and heavy gold coins come from? Why is a fluffy bunny charging at me? For abyss-sake, why are there so many monsters? Cal has all of the answers to these age-old questions for a very simple reason. He is a Dungeon Core, a soul forced against his will into a magical stone. With the help of an energetic friend, Cal grows a dungeon around himself to bring in new sources of power. When a threat he doesn't fully comprehend bares its many teeth, Cal is determined to survive the attempt on his life. Unfortunately for adventurers, the only way for him to achieve his goal is to eat anyone that enters his depths.

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Liked It
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Fun. Unique POV

 

About the Author:

Dakota Krout is a programmer and web developer. Dakota decided to start writing books because he was interested in creating worlds that force the main characters to develop. In his stories, characters undergo serious moral dilemmas and become stronger through training and experience.

 
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