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The Shadow and the Draw by R.D. Baker

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adventurous challenging dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Tired of reading these epic storyline drawn out in 3 books or more? Then you'll love this. Big storylines happen fast here, but it's done well. 
Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

It was good. Not bad but also probably not a re-read.
Cute, kinda hallmark-y but add some spice and monster penis. 😆
Meet Your Match by morriganmercy

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The Butcher's Masquerade by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Gosh this series is so good. This book took a turn for the emotional, as you really connect as a reader to all the other crawlers. The bigger drama gets deeper, and I'm here for it. 
The Gate of the Feral Gods by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous challenging dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

5.0

Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

If you're reading this, I assume you've read book one and are debating about book 2. The answer is YES. Humor abounds, but the story, intrigue, plot, and characterization all get huge Stat bonuses here. If book one entertained, book two hooked me for sure.
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

First of all, this is NOT A KIDS BOOK. "ADULTS" ONLY. 
 OK, so with that disclaimer, I'll say this book is amazing. Hilarious. Unhinged.  I put "adults" in quotes as the core audience is definitely adults with a 16-year old's maturity level.  I loved it. My husband loved it. 
Some warnings though: it's very gory, jokes often walk a fine line of funny and offensive, and ends on a cliffhanger. You'll be very tempted to immediately start book 2.
Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I found none of the characters likeable. All selfish with horrendous communication skills. And the end: NOT how I wanted. If anything, the bonus chapter at the end was the best part and I wish was how the story actually went.