From the blurb: "You know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what's worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show. That's what.
"Join Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world--or just get to the next level--in a video game-like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that's actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers across the galaxy. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly drug-dealing llamas. This ain't your ordinary game."
My thoughts: After a string of mediocre 3-star reads, it was a relief to immerse myself in this entertaining, quirky, and irreverently hilarious book. If you ever played an RPG like D&D, get ready for some fun. This is a crazy, action-filled adventure with fantastic monsters, loot, and leveling up. Though there's also a fair amount of language and a little gore at times, too. Despite that, I really enjoyed this book. Carl is such a great character, trapped in the dungeon without shoes or pants. And the snarky, full-of-herself Princess Donut, a talking Persian cat, totally made me laugh. They make an awesome team. I've already put the second book on hold and I can't wait to check it out.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Happy Reading!
I've heard a LOT about this on BookTube..... I do tend to avoid 'popular' books for a long time, just to see if the hype is justified. I'll give this a look when I come across it.
ReplyDeleteI'm never on BookTube so I had no idea it was so popular until I went to put it on hold at my library and found out I was #67. But it was worth the wait. :D
DeleteI've heard so many great things about this book. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I'm eager to read it. :D
ReplyDeleteYou'll love Princess Donut.
DeleteWow, you REALLY liked this one, didn't you? It's always great to find a book you love especially after some mediocre reads.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that's why this one felt so fun....all those mediocre reads that came before it. ;D
DeleteThe premise is wild, and I'm a huge fan of books that don't take themselves too seriously. The dynamic between Carl and Princess Donut sounds hilarious, and I love a good fantasy setting with unique twists. I might have to add this to my list, too. It's always great to find a book that gets you out of a reading slump.
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This book definitely did that for me. :D
DeleteSounds like a fun read... And the 'talking Persian cat' sounds like fun!
ReplyDeletePrincess Donut is something else. But she totally makes me laugh.
DeleteThat does sound like it would be fun.
ReplyDeleteSO fun! Especially if you ever played D&D.
DeleteGlad you liked this one and I like Carl's narration. He seems like a relatable character.
ReplyDeleteCarl is great. I love his motto: you aren't going to break me. He's a regular guy just trying to survive.
DeleteI'm glad you loved this! I did love Princess Donut😁
ReplyDeleteHer choices and Carl's reactions are so funny. They make a very engaging team imo. :D
DeleteThis does sound like fun--especially as an old D&D player. I'm now 218 (!) on my libraries hold list.
ReplyDeleteSo many people are checking this one out! I was 67 when I first put it on hold. It only took a couple months for me to get a copy. Hope yours comes fast...but 218. That's gonna be a wait. But it's worth it. :D
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DeleteOh I have heard of this one! I would read it
ReplyDeleteI just checked out the 2nd book in the series and am already halfway through it. I really love these characters, and the whole D&D feel of it. It makes me smile. :D
DeleteThis sounds hilarious and I'd probably read it just because of Princess Donut! It's so nice to get a winner after some middling reads!
ReplyDeletePrincess Donut is quite the small and feisty character. She's a good counter to Carl, and they make a great team, even when they argue. :D
DeleteI love when I find a book that really works with me - especially after a long string of meh reads. I'll have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to jump into this one. I read it in a weekend. I don't know if everyone will love the RPG feel of it, but I thought it was a lot of fun.
DeleteOoh! This sounds like a fun read.
ReplyDeleteI loved it. It brings back a lot of memories of playing D&D, which makes me smile.
DeletePrincess Donut ... the name makes me laugh. I think one of my dogs could be a Princess Donut too. ...
ReplyDeleteIs your dog a little demanding and strong-willed and yet very cute?
DeleteI'm so glad you loved this one. I can't wait to meet Princess Donut and have wanted to read this one for a while. I will get to it before the year ends. I believe I have access to all of them on KU even so I should get some use out of my subscription.
ReplyDeleteAlways a good thing! And I think you'll like this one. I hope you do anyway. :D
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