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I'm the Bad Guy #2
Bigger, Badder, and Uncut
More Leveling Up. More Killing. More Stuff.
So far Dantem has enjoyed being the Bad Guy. He’s conquered cities, taken empires, and killed heroes.
Unfortunately, until now his chance at revenge and world domination has escaped him.
But if he plays his cards right and is badder than ever before, he might just have one shot at killing all the people who have ever wronged him, taking their stuff, and then hearing the cries of their women.
So far Dantem has enjoyed being the Bad Guy. He’s conquered cities, taken empires, and killed heroes.
Unfortunately, until now his chance at revenge and world domination has escaped him.
But if he plays his cards right and is badder than ever before, he might just have one shot at killing all the people who have ever wronged him, taking their stuff, and then hearing the cries of their women.
- GenresHarem
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2021
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October 16, 2022
Nothing interesting happened. I did not feel any suspense and every character who is not MC or working for MC is written as some hair-trigger whinner that leads me to believe it is indeed the author who wants to "slather people in peanut butter". All in all there are like 10 characters with speaking lines and all the development in the plot seems cosmetic, bigger base, bigger gun, same old story.
The book had some pov switches, most of which where useless. Number of spelling and grammatical errors that for some reason were not corrected even in audio form.
I have not yet read the 3rd book (not sure if I ever will) but I think its clear is going to be the antagonist which means the author is dumping/shifting the premise without ever having used its potential.
The book had some pov switches, most of which where useless. Number of spelling and grammatical errors that for some reason were not corrected even in audio form.
I have not yet read the 3rd book (not sure if I ever will) but I think its clear is going to be the antagonist which means the author is dumping/shifting the premise without ever having used its potential.
March 12, 2021
The Plot Thickens!
This story by Simon is his best yet! Between the outside and inside drama unfolding in the game and the real world, the revelation that corporate greed may potentially give us readers a Skynet situation, and that maybe our wannabe villain may actually become the hero this story needs makes me want to demand that the third book comes out as of yesterday!!
Again, well done Mr. Archer! Well done!!😁🎖
This story by Simon is his best yet! Between the outside and inside drama unfolding in the game and the real world, the revelation that corporate greed may potentially give us readers a Skynet situation, and that maybe our wannabe villain may actually become the hero this story needs makes me want to demand that the third book comes out as of yesterday!!
Again, well done Mr. Archer! Well done!!😁🎖
March 2, 2022
Great read and far fewer grammar errors than first book
The second book in the series continues very nicely with the unusual premise of the villain as protagonist. And this time I could genuinely enjoy the story without being distracted by as many grammar errors as the first book contained. I'm looking forward to the next installment in the series!
The second book in the series continues very nicely with the unusual premise of the villain as protagonist. And this time I could genuinely enjoy the story without being distracted by as many grammar errors as the first book contained. I'm looking forward to the next installment in the series!
March 2, 2021
Real good series
Not my favorite Simon Archer series but a really good series... Very few editing issues. Very dynamic characters, decent adult fantasy scenes. MC is a perfect villain. More please
Not my favorite Simon Archer series but a really good series... Very few editing issues. Very dynamic characters, decent adult fantasy scenes. MC is a perfect villain. More please
March 10, 2021
Delicious
I just wanna slather this excellent sequel in peanut butter and slap it's spine till it calls me mister king (it's very good and this joke makes sense once you read the book)
I just wanna slather this excellent sequel in peanut butter and slap it's spine till it calls me mister king (it's very good and this joke makes sense once you read the book)
March 23, 2021
A great 2nd book
I love this book I found it fun and was moving just right I like the ending , but I am concerned for next book. Thanks for your hard work. And I will have faith that you will surprise me as usual.
I love this book I found it fun and was moving just right I like the ending , but I am concerned for next book. Thanks for your hard work. And I will have faith that you will surprise me as usual.
July 24, 2021
So this is losing steam.
The jumps in time to further the overall goals make this whole book lose a cohesive narrative feel. It is just a bunch of "and then, and then, and then". And at no point do you feel any true conflict. This is getting boring.
The jumps in time to further the overall goals make this whole book lose a cohesive narrative feel. It is just a bunch of "and then, and then, and then". And at no point do you feel any true conflict. This is getting boring.
February 18, 2021
Meh
Gonna be honest I lost interest about half way through. The first part was interesting then it just sort of fell off
Gonna be honest I lost interest about half way through. The first part was interesting then it just sort of fell off
March 13, 2021
Good story
He's to smart and lacks the human flaws. Where's the struggle? It's more like things are just handed to him.
He's to smart and lacks the human flaws. Where's the struggle? It's more like things are just handed to him.
March 17, 2022
Fun read
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
June 4, 2022
A fun bad guy adventure. Looking forward to continuing with the series. 👍🏾👍🏾
July 30, 2022
Amazimg. Better than the first book. Very good combination of elements, really worked for me, despite my not normally liking "superhero" stories.
December 25, 2025
A Power Fantasy That Struggles to Find Its Footing (2.5/5 Stars)
Hey bookworms, let's talk about the sequel. After reviewing the first book, I'm The Bad Guy, I had to dive into Bigger, Badder, and Uncut to see if the series improved. For those who don't know, this is Book 2 in Simon Archer's LitRPG/harem series where the protagonist, Dantem, is literally paid to be the ultimate villain in a game world. The pitch is simple: "More Leveling Up. More Killing. More Stuff." And honestly, that's exactly what you get—but for me, that's where the problems start.
This sequel continues the story of Dantem's quest for revenge and domination, expanding his power base and confrontations with corporate greed outside the game. While it delivers on its promise of a "bad guy" power trip, it stumbles hard on providing a compelling narrative or meaningful character growth. It's a book that knows its niche but struggles to satisfy readers looking for more than just the premise.
Key Themes
The book attempts to explore a few ideas but doesn't give them much depth.
Villainy as a Career Path: The core theme remains the same: exploring what it means to professionally be the antagonist. Dantem isn't a misunderstood hero; he's playing a role for pay and personal vengeance. The book uses this to avoid moral complexity.
Escalation Without Consequence: The theme here is pure, unchecked escalation. Bigger bases, bigger guns, bigger threats. However, as one reviewer put it, this often feels "cosmetic," leading to a "same old story" feeling where increased scale doesn't translate to increased stakes.
Corporate Conspiracy: A new thread involves "corporate greed" and a potential "Skynet situation" brewing in the real world outside the game. This has promise but, in this book, feels more like setup for a future conflict than a fully integrated theme.
Character Analysis
This is arguably the book's weakest point.
Dantem (MC): He remains an overpowered (OP) protagonist who faces little to no meaningful struggle. One review perfectly captures the issue: "He's too smart and lacks the human flaws. Where's the struggle? It's more like things are just handed to him". He's a vehicle for power fantasy, not a character who grows.
The Supporting Cast: Character development is severely lacking. Most characters, especially the women in the "harem" element, exist to facilitate Dantem's goals or provide romantic/sexual attention. They lack distinct personalities or arcs of their own.
Antagonists: Non-player characters are often written as one-dimensional, "hair-trigger whiners," which makes the world feel shallow and reduces narrative tension.
Writing Style & Pacing
Simon Archer's prose is straightforward and focused on moving from one action beat to the next. The tone is consistently geared toward wish-fulfillment and juvenile humor.
The pacing is this book's most common critique. Multiple readers noted it feels disjointed, like a series of "and then, and then, and then" events. Major time jumps are used to fast-forward through progression, which can make the narrative feel rushed and incohesive, robbing moments of their weight. On a positive note, several reviewers highlighted that this book has "far fewer grammar errors than [the] first book," which is a clear improvement.
What I Liked/Disliked
The Good:
Editing Improvements: Acknowledging and fixing the technical errors from Book 1 is a big win for readability.
Mindless Fun: When it leans into its over-the-top action and crude humor, it can be a fun, fast read if you're in the right headspace.
The Core Idea: The "professional villain" and corporate conspiracy elements still hold potential.
The Less Good:
Lack of Narrative Tension: With an OP MC and shallow antagonists, there's never a sense of real danger or consequence. One reader said they felt "no suspense" at all.
Shallow Characters: The cast is functional at best, and the harem dynamics remain a central, unavoidable feature.
Pacing & Cohesion: The "and then" structure and time jumps make the plot feel like a checklist of events rather than a flowing story.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Final Verdict: 2.5 out of 5 stars. Bigger, Badder, and Uncut is a textbook example of a sequel that doubles down on the first book's formula without addressing its core flaws. It offers marginal technical improvement but suffers from a lack of compelling conflict, character depth, and cohesive pacing.
You should read this book if: You thoroughly enjoyed I'm The Bad Guy and are solely here for more of the same: unchecked power progression, harem elements, and crude humor. It's a direct continuation that doesn't change the recipe.
You should avoid this book if: You need character growth, meaningful stakes, or a plot that feels carefully constructed. If the first book frustrated you, this one won't win you over.
This is a series for a very specific niche. It delivers a simple power fantasy but struggles to be anything more. I'm unsure if I'll continue to the third book, as the narrative seems to be running in place.
Hey bookworms, let's talk about the sequel. After reviewing the first book, I'm The Bad Guy, I had to dive into Bigger, Badder, and Uncut to see if the series improved. For those who don't know, this is Book 2 in Simon Archer's LitRPG/harem series where the protagonist, Dantem, is literally paid to be the ultimate villain in a game world. The pitch is simple: "More Leveling Up. More Killing. More Stuff." And honestly, that's exactly what you get—but for me, that's where the problems start.
This sequel continues the story of Dantem's quest for revenge and domination, expanding his power base and confrontations with corporate greed outside the game. While it delivers on its promise of a "bad guy" power trip, it stumbles hard on providing a compelling narrative or meaningful character growth. It's a book that knows its niche but struggles to satisfy readers looking for more than just the premise.
Key Themes
The book attempts to explore a few ideas but doesn't give them much depth.
Villainy as a Career Path: The core theme remains the same: exploring what it means to professionally be the antagonist. Dantem isn't a misunderstood hero; he's playing a role for pay and personal vengeance. The book uses this to avoid moral complexity.
Escalation Without Consequence: The theme here is pure, unchecked escalation. Bigger bases, bigger guns, bigger threats. However, as one reviewer put it, this often feels "cosmetic," leading to a "same old story" feeling where increased scale doesn't translate to increased stakes.
Corporate Conspiracy: A new thread involves "corporate greed" and a potential "Skynet situation" brewing in the real world outside the game. This has promise but, in this book, feels more like setup for a future conflict than a fully integrated theme.
Character Analysis
This is arguably the book's weakest point.
Dantem (MC): He remains an overpowered (OP) protagonist who faces little to no meaningful struggle. One review perfectly captures the issue: "He's too smart and lacks the human flaws. Where's the struggle? It's more like things are just handed to him". He's a vehicle for power fantasy, not a character who grows.
The Supporting Cast: Character development is severely lacking. Most characters, especially the women in the "harem" element, exist to facilitate Dantem's goals or provide romantic/sexual attention. They lack distinct personalities or arcs of their own.
Antagonists: Non-player characters are often written as one-dimensional, "hair-trigger whiners," which makes the world feel shallow and reduces narrative tension.
Writing Style & Pacing
Simon Archer's prose is straightforward and focused on moving from one action beat to the next. The tone is consistently geared toward wish-fulfillment and juvenile humor.
The pacing is this book's most common critique. Multiple readers noted it feels disjointed, like a series of "and then, and then, and then" events. Major time jumps are used to fast-forward through progression, which can make the narrative feel rushed and incohesive, robbing moments of their weight. On a positive note, several reviewers highlighted that this book has "far fewer grammar errors than [the] first book," which is a clear improvement.
What I Liked/Disliked
The Good:
Editing Improvements: Acknowledging and fixing the technical errors from Book 1 is a big win for readability.
Mindless Fun: When it leans into its over-the-top action and crude humor, it can be a fun, fast read if you're in the right headspace.
The Core Idea: The "professional villain" and corporate conspiracy elements still hold potential.
The Less Good:
Lack of Narrative Tension: With an OP MC and shallow antagonists, there's never a sense of real danger or consequence. One reader said they felt "no suspense" at all.
Shallow Characters: The cast is functional at best, and the harem dynamics remain a central, unavoidable feature.
Pacing & Cohesion: The "and then" structure and time jumps make the plot feel like a checklist of events rather than a flowing story.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Final Verdict: 2.5 out of 5 stars. Bigger, Badder, and Uncut is a textbook example of a sequel that doubles down on the first book's formula without addressing its core flaws. It offers marginal technical improvement but suffers from a lack of compelling conflict, character depth, and cohesive pacing.
You should read this book if: You thoroughly enjoyed I'm The Bad Guy and are solely here for more of the same: unchecked power progression, harem elements, and crude humor. It's a direct continuation that doesn't change the recipe.
You should avoid this book if: You need character growth, meaningful stakes, or a plot that feels carefully constructed. If the first book frustrated you, this one won't win you over.
This is a series for a very specific niche. It delivers a simple power fantasy but struggles to be anything more. I'm unsure if I'll continue to the third book, as the narrative seems to be running in place.
January 27, 2026
Bigger, Badder, and Uncut by Simon Archer :
Bigger, Badder, and Uncut, the second installment in Simon Archer's I'm The Bad Guy series, continues the thrilling saga of anti-hero protagonist, offering readers another dose of action, intrigue, and moral ambiguity. However, despite its entertaining premise, this sequel falls short in delivering a cohesive and compelling narrative, leaving readers wanting more substance and depth.
Archer's writing style remains engaging, with snappy dialogue and fast-paced action sequences that keep readers engaged throughout.
In this second book, we follow our morally ambiguous protagonist as they navigate the criminal underworld and grapple with their own inner demons. While the concept of exploring the complexities of being a "bad guy" is intriguing, the plot of Bigger, Badder, and Uncut feels predictable and lacks the depth needed to fully immerse readers in the story.
The character development in this installment is lacking, with little growth or evolution among the cast of characters.
Compared to its contemporaries in the anti-hero genre, such as Vicious by V.E. Schwab or Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence, Bigger, Badder, and Uncut struggles to stand out. While these works offer complex characters and morally ambiguous dilemmas, Archer's novel feels shallow in comparison, relying too heavily on tired tropes and clichés.
Rating: ⭐ (1/5)
Bigger, Badder, and Uncut (I'm The Bad Guy #2) falls short in delivering a compelling and cohesive narrative, ultimately leaving readers wanting more substance and depth. While it may provide some entertainment for casual readers, it lacks the depth and originality to stand out in a crowded genre.
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