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Superhero Dungeon #2
Ascension Core
Sam Smith, the ‘Villain Core’ training-center dungeon, survived his second encounter with Exosuit.
But the supervillains made off with the other nine Villain Cores.
Now, Lucas Lee—the hero Fury Fist, and Sam’s closest friend—must complete a mission to recapture one of those cores. Fury Fist hopes they can convert the villain’s mind inside the core to fight on the side of justice.
In the meantime, Sam wants to develop ‘loot’ in the form of cybernetic enhancements that the heroes can use to make themselves more powerful. High-level villains won’t stand a chance if the heroes have a physical edge! At least, that’s what Sam hopes.
But the villains aren’t just sitting around. They have their own plan to wipe out Sam, Fury Fist, and everyone else on the side of justice and unity—a plan that will kill millions of innocents as well.
With the aid of his A.I. assistant, Melissa, and the ever-growing superhero adventuring team going through his dungeon, Sam must continue to grow his training center to become the most powerful Villain Core ever.
A Dungeon Core story for fans of superheroes.
But the supervillains made off with the other nine Villain Cores.
Now, Lucas Lee—the hero Fury Fist, and Sam’s closest friend—must complete a mission to recapture one of those cores. Fury Fist hopes they can convert the villain’s mind inside the core to fight on the side of justice.
In the meantime, Sam wants to develop ‘loot’ in the form of cybernetic enhancements that the heroes can use to make themselves more powerful. High-level villains won’t stand a chance if the heroes have a physical edge! At least, that’s what Sam hopes.
But the villains aren’t just sitting around. They have their own plan to wipe out Sam, Fury Fist, and everyone else on the side of justice and unity—a plan that will kill millions of innocents as well.
With the aid of his A.I. assistant, Melissa, and the ever-growing superhero adventuring team going through his dungeon, Sam must continue to grow his training center to become the most powerful Villain Core ever.
A Dungeon Core story for fans of superheroes.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2022
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September 20, 2022
I pushed myself to get to 66% of this book and I just couldn't any longer. I gave book 1 a 4/5 and its a similar style but I couldn't take a few things. This might be good for a younger audience, but I think plenty of adults would get infuriated.
1) Nova. For being the Hero of Humanity he sure is dumb. Throughout the book, he doesn't make many if any key decisions. He seems to be led by the young heroes through the entire novel. You would think with being the greatest superhero that he would be a leader, but he isnt. He has very little control over his power when it comes to delicacy when dealing with other supers. He is pro carnage. One thing I felt the more I read is that neither Nova or Michelle felt like you were dealing with actual grown older adults. The writing made it seem like he was clueless and Michelle had the lingo of the kids.
2) The Dialogue is so bad. I remarked that the first book was bad as well but this just got worse. NO ONE talks like this and this pertains to everyone. Kev and Casey seemed like the most normal characters you could relate to. Sam when talking to Desmond continues to speak in this go lucky attitude that he KNOWS Desmond is good guy for no reason and he knows he will convert him. Lucas is the worst though. All the dialogue that shifts his way is cringy and this story mostly revolved around him. From the adoration of everyone including the number 1 hero in the world, constantly being praised, and even when things dont go exactly right EVERYONE continues to lay on the adoration. Emma for instance loses a leg and you never get a clear sense that she is even upset.
3) The last big thing is that the Author had no sense of subtly when linking events together. It felt like the author wanted a certain result and then crafted the story to get to that result. Its normal but this isnt subtle. The biggest case of this was to try to find a way for Lucas to know that Casey has feelings for him. The author leads Lucas to the toilet to overhear her spouting her feelings soon after a traumatic event happened. There was the crafted love interest so there would be fighting for Lucas affection. Where as the first story had a good balance of Sam vs Lucas, this is mostly Lucas story. I liked the first because it delved more into the base building, into setting things up and the different combinations that could be made. Sam is an afterthought and his section is more of the reckless optimism that never seems to face any real threat.
Final thought. There was always a sense of danger in the first novel. Real ramifications and constant need to be great and better. Sam and Lucas don't face any real danger with reading 2/3 of the novel. They seem to quiet chill with their powers and abilities. The danger lies with the team and not Lucas. Sam doesn't face anything other than having brief moments with the other core. Sam and Mellisa seems like natural dialogue and banter. When he talks to Desmond the dialogue is insufferable with how unrealistic the constant approval and optimism is. Every little tidbit of Desmond talking makes Sam say over and over again "I agree", "Your right", "Your Amazing."
The Dialogue and the unrealistic conversations set me to not finish this novel and I really tried.
1) Nova. For being the Hero of Humanity he sure is dumb. Throughout the book, he doesn't make many if any key decisions. He seems to be led by the young heroes through the entire novel. You would think with being the greatest superhero that he would be a leader, but he isnt. He has very little control over his power when it comes to delicacy when dealing with other supers. He is pro carnage. One thing I felt the more I read is that neither Nova or Michelle felt like you were dealing with actual grown older adults. The writing made it seem like he was clueless and Michelle had the lingo of the kids.
2) The Dialogue is so bad. I remarked that the first book was bad as well but this just got worse. NO ONE talks like this and this pertains to everyone. Kev and Casey seemed like the most normal characters you could relate to. Sam when talking to Desmond continues to speak in this go lucky attitude that he KNOWS Desmond is good guy for no reason and he knows he will convert him. Lucas is the worst though. All the dialogue that shifts his way is cringy and this story mostly revolved around him. From the adoration of everyone including the number 1 hero in the world, constantly being praised, and even when things dont go exactly right EVERYONE continues to lay on the adoration. Emma for instance loses a leg and you never get a clear sense that she is even upset.
3) The last big thing is that the Author had no sense of subtly when linking events together. It felt like the author wanted a certain result and then crafted the story to get to that result. Its normal but this isnt subtle. The biggest case of this was to try to find a way for Lucas to know that Casey has feelings for him. The author leads Lucas to the toilet to overhear her spouting her feelings soon after a traumatic event happened. There was the crafted love interest so there would be fighting for Lucas affection. Where as the first story had a good balance of Sam vs Lucas, this is mostly Lucas story. I liked the first because it delved more into the base building, into setting things up and the different combinations that could be made. Sam is an afterthought and his section is more of the reckless optimism that never seems to face any real threat.
Final thought. There was always a sense of danger in the first novel. Real ramifications and constant need to be great and better. Sam and Lucas don't face any real danger with reading 2/3 of the novel. They seem to quiet chill with their powers and abilities. The danger lies with the team and not Lucas. Sam doesn't face anything other than having brief moments with the other core. Sam and Mellisa seems like natural dialogue and banter. When he talks to Desmond the dialogue is insufferable with how unrealistic the constant approval and optimism is. Every little tidbit of Desmond talking makes Sam say over and over again "I agree", "Your right", "Your Amazing."
The Dialogue and the unrealistic conversations set me to not finish this novel and I really tried.
September 14, 2022
fun dungeon core, great superheroes
I really enjoy, Nova, the Superman-esque hero who takes Lucas under his wing. Their dynamic and relationship was fun to watch, especially later, when Nova’s daughter comes into the picture.
Sam, the dungeon core, gets a dungeon buddy, and that’s also a super fun dynamic. It’s an evil core, and Sam has to convince him to join the good guys.
All of it is fun and wrapped up in a ton of hilarious jokes. Good times.
I really enjoy, Nova, the Superman-esque hero who takes Lucas under his wing. Their dynamic and relationship was fun to watch, especially later, when Nova’s daughter comes into the picture.
Sam, the dungeon core, gets a dungeon buddy, and that’s also a super fun dynamic. It’s an evil core, and Sam has to convince him to join the good guys.
All of it is fun and wrapped up in a ton of hilarious jokes. Good times.
September 24, 2022
Great sequel
Tons of fun take on the dungeon core genre. Lots of great characters and action. Can't wait to read the sequel.
Tons of fun take on the dungeon core genre. Lots of great characters and action. Can't wait to read the sequel.
September 30, 2022
Lots of fun
The super hero, good guys vibe is a lot of fun in this book. I quite enjoy it, and j look forward to the next in the series, I hope Sam gets his DnD team soon.
The super hero, good guys vibe is a lot of fun in this book. I quite enjoy it, and j look forward to the next in the series, I hope Sam gets his DnD team soon.
October 13, 2022
caped wonder
Fun read. Saga continues. New core, new heroes. Fast paced, continued world and character building. Entertaining. Truly enjoyed it. Look forward to the next one.
Fun read. Saga continues. New core, new heroes. Fast paced, continued world and character building. Entertaining. Truly enjoyed it. Look forward to the next one.
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