| Title | : | The Crafter's Defense (Dungeon Crafting #2) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 519 |
| Publication | : | First published September 30, 2019 |
With the loss of her new friend comes some opportunities, at least; she now has the freedom to craft whatever she wants, and the threat of her Dungeon Core’s destruction from outside forces is practically absent. She even has the opportunity to upgrade her Core Size, unlocking additional constructs for use as Dungeon Monsters, as well as a new Core-specific Skill.
Unfortunately for Sandra, a particular action outside of the dungeon has unintentionally drawn attention to her activities, and there’s now a very serious threat to her survival. Racing against the clock, the crafting-based dungeon needs to find a way to prevent her destruction, all the while dealing with the problems her expanding Area of Influence has created.
Because it’s not only the nearby races that she has to deal with – but the nearby dungeons, as well.
This Dungeon Core story contains LitRPG/GameLit elements such as statistics and leveling and a heavy crafting emphasis. No profanity and no harems.
The Crafter's Defense (Dungeon Crafting #2) Reviews
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Another great dungeon book
Jonathan Brooks continues to hit them out of the park in his niche genre.
We see a lot more crafting this time around and a definite greater view of the world at large and it's mechanics.
While I definitely want to read the next one, I would take any of his other series as well. -
A fantastic second entry to the series. A lot more crafting, a few major battles, and some creative thinking from the amazing dungeon.
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recruits and crafting and evolving.
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3☆
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Honestly, I would rate this at three stars, but I do like it, and I don't want to damage its rating. I like that Sandra wants to help people. I like the idea that the Creator put her there to fix a... Mistake? This is a fun read with likable characters, clean enough for any kiddo just getting into LitRPG. That said, Sandra's character is pretty shallow. It feels like the author has an idea for a story, and created a character to tell that story, but doesn't really know (yet, because authors grow) how to give her depth. Given that her human life ended as it did, I would expect more angst over what she missed. You do feel like she's a real crafter, more devoted to actual crafting than anything else, who probably would have died at 90 as a cantankerous hermit creating her one final masterpiece, which then would have been found by someone more interesting, who would then go on to have Adventures. Which doesn't explain why she's so interested in helping people. I would very much have liked to see her give food to a beggar brat, use her own healing kit to save someone's life... Something other than be a one note, neither perceptive nor particularly intelligent, character before her transformation. So, pros: fun, light, easy to read, likable characters. Cons: no depth of character or plot, some grammar errors (though nothing egregious).
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An Alternate Title To This Novel Could Be, _The Dungeon Who Fought_.
Don't Read This Novel -- Until You Have Read The First Novel Of The Series! If you ignore the advice of the preceding sentence, you will seriously impair your enjoyment of that novel and of this one as well. As a reviewer, I feel that I owe that cautionary advice to both the author and the readers of this wonderful novel.
I mentioned a possible alternate title for this novel, _The Dungeon Who Fought._ It occurred to me, while reading this novel that it, and its prequel, are similar in concept to Anne McCaffrey's Brainship Series Books, specifically the novel _The City Who Fought_. I doubt that Jonathan Brooks intended these novels as an homage to one of the Grand masters of the Science Fiction genre, but once the similarity of concepts occurred to me, I felt Jonathan Brooks novels honored the spirit of Anne McCaffrey's novels. Be that as it may, or not; this novel continues the story of Sandra, the Crafting Dungeon's growth and struggles to fulfill her passion for crafting and her goal of saving Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, and Orcs from extinction.
I recommend this series for those who have enjoyed other LitRPG novels and McCaffrey's Brainsship series. -
Great concept but too much detail
I understand what he is doing. It is a something I have never seen in the dungeon book. I would not mind a little detail and he is proud of his ideas, clearly. However in there is too much of a good thing this book extended it out a few miles.
I was happy with the ending and looking forward to the next one. Pray it has more action, more plot and less mind numbing details. -
One of the best book series in Dungeon LitRPG that i have read. I have read a couple of LitRPG and dungeon books but i just love this book series. I love crafting and this book has that and everything else you would like. if you like crafting and enjoy stats (all of his books are full of them) you will love this book. highly recommend it! just try it!
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Great continuances
It has been a while since I read the first book but I was quickly able to pick up the story again. I continue to really enjoy this series. I’m interested in the main character, I like the minor characters that are introduced, and I am able to follow along with the gaming stats. Can’t wait to read the next book. -
More world building and crafting
Sandra's core continues to grow and she finally gets to do some enchanting.
A war with another dungeon added to the stakes in this book.
It was interesting seeing the dungeon grow and flesh out some of its designs.
I look forward to the next volume. -
Good, but not great
I like the story so far, the general premise and most of the characters. However it does feel a bit repetitive. Dungeon meets outsider, outsider distrusted dungeon, dungeon wins them over and then deals with an outside threat. I'm hoping going forward now that Sandra has tentatively befriended 2 races we can see a change of formula. -
Great 2nd book in the series!
Book to continue to deliver on the promise of the first book. The Dungeon was expanded, new materials gained, new bad guys defeated, and all of it in a very unique spin on dungeon core. I will be buying the next book and reading it shortly :-) -
Almost Paradise
Were I a crafter actually IN one of the RPG games I play, this would almost be an ideal haven. A few kinks still need to be worked out, but the Dungeon Core is getting there. -
3.5 to 3.75 stars, I kinda like this series, not sure why as it is slow at times and sometimes even a little boring but I like the situation and how the MC goes about getting out of it. I will continue with it but it may not be for everyone. If you like the first book it is much of the same.
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Great continuation of the series
Welp, read this in record time, I was hooked by the first book and the second is even better. I wouldn't recommend picking them up out of order, so if you're reading this and haven't read the first book, don't. -
Good fun read
Make sure you enjoy reading about the detail of crafting, Otherwise a great contribution to the genre and an enjoyable continuation of the series. -
Go Sandra
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Brilliant
Love a good dungeon core story. Sandra is getting stronger and smarter. And fighting stronger opponents. On to book 3 -
Enjoyed the story. Positive trajectory
