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Dungeon Heart #4
Dungeon Heart: Tremors
When the Earth Roars, the Heavens Will Be Shaken
Smit thought slaying a demon would be enough to buy him a moment's peace, but the gods themselves have taken an interest in his dungeon. The new divines and their minions scour the surface, coveting the power and ability of Smit, but they'll soon find out they should have stayed where they belong.
Drawing on the knowledge, artifacts, and alliances he's made until now, Smit starts gathering energy beneath the ground. When he unleashes his plans, it won't just be common adventurers in the line of fire as before.
People always aspire to reach the heavens, but they forget that heaven rests on the shoulders of mountains.
Smit thought slaying a demon would be enough to buy him a moment's peace, but the gods themselves have taken an interest in his dungeon. The new divines and their minions scour the surface, coveting the power and ability of Smit, but they'll soon find out they should have stayed where they belong.
Drawing on the knowledge, artifacts, and alliances he's made until now, Smit starts gathering energy beneath the ground. When he unleashes his plans, it won't just be common adventurers in the line of fire as before.
People always aspire to reach the heavens, but they forget that heaven rests on the shoulders of mountains.
440 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2022
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December 20, 2022
Smit had just tackled a demon attack but this had left his children broken, and Smit being their creator, would not stop till he restored them back to their old selves. Pala was doing quite well on his own, meditation was helping him recover his strength, but Echo was still far from well. Smit was relentless, he made bargains to acquire the needed materials to forge a stronger body for Echo with Ikfes, the guild master, who in turn asked the King for his help. Smit also worked hard at improving and adding more floors to his dungeon so that next time round he would be more prepared. However his artistry and beautiful craftsmanship had come to the notice of the gods themselves, three of which were sending their ascendants in a race to see who would dominate the dungeon first. Ephra, sent her high priestess Marissa, together with a sleazy adventurer, and a witch whilst other gods were also sending their representatives but none of them were prepared for what Smit had crafted since the last adventurers had visited his dungeon. I love that Smit is so into the aesthetics of the dungeon, his hanging gardens must have been spectacular apart from being a death trap. I am really enjoying this very different dungeon experience, and loving the fact that Smit is such a sentient dungeon, expressing care and emotions for those he created. The craftsman cannot abide greed and arrogance and so whoever the adventurers are, be these gods or just plain citizens, they would not get the better of him and his children. Onward to book 5 of this very exciting and full of surprises series!
January 24, 2023
Entertaining book. It took a little while to build into the plot of this book. The first half of the book deals with the aftermath of the last book. The second half becomes its own book. The story was good. I love the more serious nature of this dungeon.
January 16, 2023
Good good good
Another good dungeon heart story, looking forward to more! Would like to see smit bestowing some more specialized gear to deserving adventurers as well
Another good dungeon heart story, looking forward to more! Would like to see smit bestowing some more specialized gear to deserving adventurers as well
January 28, 2023
What's next?
Leaves so many questions. I cant wait for the next journey with Smit and his 'small dungeon'. Still loving it!
Leaves so many questions. I cant wait for the next journey with Smit and his 'small dungeon'. Still loving it!
January 12, 2023
Great book
Stellar work once again from David Sanchez -Ponton! Lots of action and adventure, dungeon building and delving. Looking forward to the next one!
Stellar work once again from David Sanchez -Ponton! Lots of action and adventure, dungeon building and delving. Looking forward to the next one!
December 23, 2022
A good balance
The way this auther balances world building, cheracter development, minor, and major plot threads all at once is beyond reproach. The way he is able to reuse the formula of having the dungeon threatened, almost over run, only to pull out a last second victory is surprising in the best way. By fleshing out the invaders, allowing much of the story to happen outside the dungeon, and introducing new floors monsters tactics and powers the story is still fun and interesting despite the predictable formula. This is something other dungeon novels strgle with and often fail to overcome.
A cheracter glossary at the beginning or end for those that didn't have time to reread the previous books would be nice though.
The way this auther balances world building, cheracter development, minor, and major plot threads all at once is beyond reproach. The way he is able to reuse the formula of having the dungeon threatened, almost over run, only to pull out a last second victory is surprising in the best way. By fleshing out the invaders, allowing much of the story to happen outside the dungeon, and introducing new floors monsters tactics and powers the story is still fun and interesting despite the predictable formula. This is something other dungeon novels strgle with and often fail to overcome.
A cheracter glossary at the beginning or end for those that didn't have time to reread the previous books would be nice though.
December 22, 2022
This is very much a transitional book.
It has a slow start, the first third is pretty tepid, then ramps up quickly into a very quick end. On its own, this would be a three star book. But since the series is very good I have it a bump to four. It does do a good job setting the stage for the next arc, I just wish it had a bit more of its own story.
It has a slow start, the first third is pretty tepid, then ramps up quickly into a very quick end. On its own, this would be a three star book. But since the series is very good I have it a bump to four. It does do a good job setting the stage for the next arc, I just wish it had a bit more of its own story.
December 27, 2022
Great addition
I really enjoyed this latest addition to the Dungeon Heart series. David did a great job and his world that he has built continues to to get more interesting each book.
I really enjoyed this latest addition to the Dungeon Heart series. David did a great job and his world that he has built continues to to get more interesting each book.
December 21, 2022
A continuation
This is the next book in the series. I appreciate learning more about the MC but at almost every opportunity I felt I would have made different decisions. There are more questions than answers in this book unfortunately.
It is the next in the series and I shouldn't be upset that I felt it lacked substance however I distinctly remember this feeling from the last two books in the series. It's not the worst book in the Dungeon Heart saga but it will most certainly not be the best.
This is the next book in the series. I appreciate learning more about the MC but at almost every opportunity I felt I would have made different decisions. There are more questions than answers in this book unfortunately.
It is the next in the series and I shouldn't be upset that I felt it lacked substance however I distinctly remember this feeling from the last two books in the series. It's not the worst book in the Dungeon Heart saga but it will most certainly not be the best.
May 5, 2023
Dungeon progression
The story continues and the MC and his family continue to evolve. I brought it down a star be ause the amount of introspection draws me out of the story even though it provides more context to the characters.
Otherwise, if you liked the previous volumes, you’ll enjoy this one as well.
The story continues and the MC and his family continue to evolve. I brought it down a star be ause the amount of introspection draws me out of the story even though it provides more context to the characters.
Otherwise, if you liked the previous volumes, you’ll enjoy this one as well.
March 11, 2024
The best so far! I appreciate how the dungeon cast is evolving and the greater threats are becoming more clear. There does seem to be an uptick in typos though. Also, my earlier gripe, that Smit often seems to design rooms intentionally easy when he should be focused on maximum defense, remains.
Recommended if you liked the first few.
Recommended if you liked the first few.
February 25, 2024
Delightful read
Really enjoying this entire series, the writing is nicely complex, capturing the artistic aspects of environment creation, satisfying combat narrative that addresses both sides
Really enjoying this entire series, the writing is nicely complex, capturing the artistic aspects of environment creation, satisfying combat narrative that addresses both sides
June 19, 2025
fun
The Dungeon gets attacked again. They win. Smit still strives to create a secure Dungeon where he and his will be safe.
It’s a fun installment, but not a standalone. The narrator is awesome. The story is fascinating and addictive. Please enjoy
The Dungeon gets attacked again. They win. Smit still strives to create a secure Dungeon where he and his will be safe.
It’s a fun installment, but not a standalone. The narrator is awesome. The story is fascinating and addictive. Please enjoy
October 15, 2024
Woo! I've enjoyed the previous 3 books but this one was so smooth and satisfying. Loved it.
April 3, 2025
I enjoyed this one just a little slow at times
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