The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Author: Matt Dinniman
I ripped my way through the re-read of the first six books in this series like Mongo in a barn full of turkeys. IYKYK. I love the gaming aspects of this series and the humor. Finally!! Something I feel was written for me. I can just enjoy the characters, the concept and the plots.....just be my happy little nerd self.
My job has been extra during the pandemic and that didn't stop during the rollback of pandemic regulations. It's been incredibly stressful and involved lots of overtime, process changes, constant flex and patience. And this series has helped me get through it all. I never know what Carl and Donut are going to come up against next and it's been my fun, entertaining escape. Plus, it introduced me to a new genre of books....stories formed around the concept of gaming. Fun! I'm not a "Gamer" like some who go to cons, know every rule, and lives that lifestyle of playing with a table full of friends every week.....I'm more gamer-adjacent. i love sci-fi, enjoy playing some D&D when I get a chance, and I can sit at a board game table with a group and hold my own - love every minute! But I just don't get the chance to play much. I love D&D type stories, so Lit-RPG is perfect for me. All of the fun.....none of the stacks of rule books. :)
Book 6 was the last of my re-reads. That's the point I reached in this series before I had to stop all fun and focus more on my job and self-care to get through the explosion of post-pandemic fixes/changes. I have a row of beautiful hardbacks on my shelf. And I jumped into this book, remembering the glorious fights, gritty character development, and the more complex floor rules. Fun!!
This book jumps in just after crawlers caused pandemonium for the game-runners. They changed the narrative a bit at the very end of book 5. Unexpected Game Changes. And, the AI who keeps the whole dungeon running is going a bit mad. Things can turn on a dime, and it's getting trickier and dangerous for Carl, Donut and their band of friends.
I love the epic fights in this book. There are such interesting characters and monsters, intriguing gaming concepts, and many funny moments along the way. I listened to the audio book version while I read my hardback copy because I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything, and I just love Jeff Hays' narration!
I felt the story was just a bit more hard-hitting in this one. The fights were longer, and more complex. I was actually worried several times! The NPCs, monsters and AI were just a bit more developed in this book, with a peek here and there behind the curtain to the aliens running the game and their complex situations. Very interesting and definitely enjoyable to read!!
Another great book in this series. And, with the last page in this book.....I finally reach a book I haven't read yet!! And the knowledge a new book is coming out in 2026!! Yay!!!!
My copy of This Inevitable Ruin is on my desk. The audio book is pulled up on my phone. The 9th floor beckons!!! I'm going in!
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