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Artorian's Archives, Book 15

By: Dennis Vanderkerken, Dakota Krout

Narrated by: John Pirhalla

Mighty Strahlung. Brilliant behemoths. Satisfying solutions.

Victory seems within Artorian’s grasp when a deep dive becomes deep fried. Armed with beam weaponry against unreasonable rats, he’s making impressive progress on the Eternia Beta Run. Thanks in part to the Dwarves and their relentless cheers to "Push...the...button!" There are a few final challenges that loom large on his path to triumph: the frozen continental storm, Fuyu No Arashi; the Matchless Gaston, and the final boss...Pag!

Artorian will overcome these obstacles with style! First, he must strike a pose, transforming into a muscle-grandpa of epic proportions—a Swole-torian, a Gains-torian, Sir Lift-orian, the Beefcake, Mr. Tough Love! Second, he must don his most wicked grin, his finest armor, and play the part of the villain with gusto.

Welcome to the dawn of the Glorious Overkill, and the advent of Dreadshine, the Nightmare Fuel.

©2023 Dakota Krout (P)2023 Dakota Krout

Low Stakes, High Fun

I received an ARC from Mountaindale Press.

Performance:
John Pirhalla keeps getting better. He is sprinkling in sound effects that make the experience more immersive. Definitely has grown on me in this series since taking it over. He puts a lot of effort into his recording and it shows.

Story:
If you are here, you likely are already 14 books deep in the series and know what you are in for. This is the beach episode of any anime. Artorian and his gang of friends just being wacky as they sew up loose ends. The series is rocketing from pre-Completionist Chronicles toward Post-Leyline Earth. I can't wait for the new outside world after the CC Go-Live.

Is this the end

I love this series and especially how it is tiring all three of the Dakota series together. I wonder if it has happened. Maybe one more?

Madness You Say

Characters really use the word madness to describe their actions a lot in this one. Especially Artorian.

Story is slow, but by this point don’t kid yourself, you’re invested.

Narration is getting better, but weird obtrusive sound effects are on the increase.

Solid continuation. We got like 8 more to go before the end (maybe?)!

Great fun

The author always puts so much fun into these books, and this one is no different. It's a fun ride for any who have made it this far.

There's something to be said for an author-

who is willing to call out their fans for not understanding the concept. Love it. The entire series has been a very obvious exploration into someone who cares too much, and is drawn to help everyone to the point of getting distracted by "side quests". I love this concept, and that's why I still listen, every time a new book releases.