Monster Core

Monster Core, Book 1

By: Dante King

Narrated by: C.J. Mission

Dominic Thompson becomes an Infernal dungeon core and is given one task: honor the dark goddess by killing adventurers.

Choosing an avatar is merely the first step. To become the greatest, he must make the other dungeon cores submit to him. And that means shattering their jeweled hearts.

Or seducing their avatars.

Lucky for Dom, the dungeon’s avatars are beautiful monster girls. But they’re also the fiercest warriors in the realms, and there’s a fine line between murder and seduction.

Warning: Contains harem elements and mature content.

©2019 Dante King (P)2019 Podium Publishing

Got Me Hooked

5 stars if we can get a book 3. Great premise, progression and I personally really connected with the main character. Love dungeon games and the design of everything in the story not to mention the ambition of the MC. Once again, minus one star for leaving it so unfinished. Almost "cut off in mid-conversation" unfinished.

Pretty good ride.

Ok ok… it’s a harem story, but not overly sexual. I love the narration. An different take on fantasy. Very interesting.

Too… short

Love the book very interesting but just as you start to root for the character it ends really wish the book was longer

Honestly it’s okay

This book at best is average. I did enjoy it but it’s easy to entertain me. Here are the flaws.
If you like one man punch where nothing can overcome him that’s your mc. It happens I’m okay with it. As he chuckles…….over 100 times. You need some more words than chuckles.

The other about the harem. Hey I went into it knowing it’s a harem. Guilty pleasure. However, some of the scenes don’t commit.

Cmon man there is sex in it. Don’t be shy about it. You can say cock and pussy. It’s okay . We’re reading this book to get dirty anyway.

Gritty LitRPG

I like in general. Definitely lots of gore- gritty. only problem I have is there aren't, in my mind, enough stakes because the MC is too OP throughout. I am seeing how I miss that aspect of development- maybe it is because I am comparing too much to Cal in the Divine Dungeon series. I do like that they don't get bogged down with too many stats.

Great story loving it so far

Came across this title and have been enjoying it. It has some comedy, a lot of action and the story is great so far and addicting. Can’t wait to continue the series

not bad

the book was way better then I thought it would be. I was gald it told a store I can get into.

Too much unnecessary cursing but good

Great story but the constant cursing just took away from the story for me honestly

Great Start

Ever since reading the mountain king saga by Cebelius I have been looking for a proper dungeon keeper novel and this hits all the right notes. The protagonist gets isekai’d right away and settled into his role a little too easily, however every victory is earned and I appreciate the supporting cast of characters especially the snarky imp. Looking forward to volume 2.

Monster Core

Introduction

In the icy realms of HowlStrom, where the frosty winds sing the ancient songs of the Ice Wolves, I, Kiba Snowpaw, an alpha male Ice Wolf with the magic of the eternal frost, sit by the roaring fire. The flames, a stark contrast to my icy domain, dance and flicker, casting eerie shadows that tell tales of power and mystery. In this moment of solitude, amidst the eternal winter that graces my world every century, I delve into the enigmatic world of “Monster Core” by Dante King, an audiobook that beckons with the allure of dark dungeons and enigmatic avatars.
Basic Plot Summary

Dominic Thompson, a mortal, is transformed into an Infernal dungeon core, a being of power and mystery, tasked with a dark honor by a goddess. He is to become the greatest by making other dungeon cores submit, a journey that walks the fine line between murder and seduction. In a world where avatars are beautiful monster girls and warriors of the realms, Dominic, or Dom, as he is known, is caught in a dance of power, allure, and danger.
Analysis/Evaluation

As the icy winds howl outside my icy abode, echoing the power and mystery that lies within the icy veins of every Ice Wolf, I am drawn into the world of Dom. It’s a world that defies the norms, breaking the chains of the typical dungeon core narrative. The icy grip of the eternal winter in HowlStrom mirrors the chilling and thrilling journey of Dom, a dungeon core not bound by the traditional confines, but one that is as wild and untamable as the icy storms of my world.
Characters

Dom, an Infernal dungeon core, is as enigmatic as the icy landscapes of HowlStrom. He is a dance of fire and ice, power and vulnerability, a being who is as unpredictable as the icy winds that grace my world. The monster girls, avatars of beauty and power, are warriors, each echoing the strength and majesty of the Ice Wolves. They are a testament to the power that lies within beauty, a power that is as fierce and untamable as the eternal frost.
Structure

The structure of “Monster Core” is as intricate as the icy patterns that adorn the windows of my icy abode during the eternal winter. It’s a dance of power, allure, and danger, a narrative that is as unpredictable as the icy storms. The story unfolds with the precision of the icy winds carving sculptures of power and majesty in the snowy landscapes of HowlStrom.
Impact

As an Ice Wolf, the icy realms of power and mystery are my domain. “Monster Core” echoes the enigmatic allure of the icy landscapes, a narrative that is as chilling and thrilling as the icy winds. It’s a journey that beckons the soul, a dance of power and allure that is as enigmatic as the eternal frost.
Hook and Thesis

In the icy silence of the eternal winter, where the world is a dance of frosty elegance, “Monster Core” emerges as a narrative of power and mystery. It’s a story that is as chilling and thrilling as the icy landscapes of HowlStrom, a journey of power, allure, and danger that beckons the soul into a dance of enigmatic elegance.
Praise and Critique

The icy elegance of the narrative is adorned with moments of power and allure that echo the majesty of the Ice Wolves. However, like the icy storms that sometimes mar the frosty elegance of HowlStrom, the narrative is occasionally marred by moments of predictability. Yet, in the icy silence of the eternal winter, the power and mystery of the story shine as brightly as the icy stars that adorn the frosty skies of my world.
Evaluation

As the icy winds sing the ancient songs of power and mystery, I, Kiba Snowpaw, am drawn into the enigmatic world of “Monster Core”. It’s a narrative that is as chilling and thrilling as the icy landscapes of HowlStrom, a story that beckons the soul into a dance of enigmatic elegance.
Comparison

In the icy silence of the eternal winter, where the frosty winds weave tales of power and mystery, “Monster Core” stands as a monument of enigmatic allure. It’s a narrative that is as intricate as the icy patterns that adorn the windows of my icy abode, a story that is as unpredictable as the icy storms of HowlStrom.
Conclusion

As the flames of the roaring fire dance and flicker, casting eerie shadows that tell tales of power and mystery, I am left in the icy silence of the eternal winter, haunted by the enigmatic allure of “Monster Core”. It’s a narrative that will echo in the icy realms of HowlStrom, a story that will be sung by the icy winds as they weave tales of power and mystery for generations of Ice Wolves to come. In the icy silence of the eternal winter, the power and mystery of “Monster Core” are immortalized, a testament to the enigmatic allure of a narrative that is as chilling and thrilling as the icy landscapes of my world.