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Shrubley, the Monster Adventurer

Shrubley, the Monster Adventurer, Book 1

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Shrubley, the Monster Adventurer

By: James T. Callum, K.H. Sohmer
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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Born an outcast weakling monster. Destined to be an S-grade hero.

As a monster, Shrubley is forbidden from joining the adventurers guild. In a world where essence artists rank up in power and most monsters are feral beasts, Shrubley is among the weakest of creatures and is treated as an outcast that is worth less than dirt.

With curiosity essence bound to his spirit, Shrubley might be weak, but he's intelligent and determined. Against all the odds, he discovers a loophole from the Druid that gave him life—but there's a deadly catch.

For a chance of ever being accepted as a true adventurer, he must challenge an otherworldly realm threatening to consume everything. A realm rife with dangers and opportunities in equal measure.

With a band of fellow low-tier monsters—a tiny slime, an undead skeleton mage, and a koblin—Shrubley sets off to prove that monsters can be heroes too. Even if he must die trying.

Join Shrubley's perilous journey with his band of misfit monsters as he slowly evolves in power from a weak, hunted creature to a high-rank adventurer who wields a sword and shield with healing druid essences! Expect a diverse cast of monsters with unique monster-race powers, a deep class and color-based magic system, silly puns, and of course a hefty dose of optimism. Perfect for fans of Final Fantasy and Dungeons and Dragons, and listeners of epic progression fantasy, LitRPG, Beastborne Chronicles, He Who Fights with Monsters, and Cradle.

©2023 James T. Callum & K. H. Sohmer (P)2024 Podium Audio
Action & Adventure Epic Humorous Magic Users Funny Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good Adventure Wizardry LitRPG
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Absolutely Wonderful and Heartwarming

Very wholesome, wonderful and engaging characters, and a very interesting world all combine to make an amazing story and one I'm absolutely invested in, I can't wait for the next book!

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An awesome feel good adventure

I really enjoyed this audiobook. I know I would have also liked reading it but Travis Baldree really brought it to life and made it amazing ( as he always does). I can’t wait for the next book!

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Amazing all around

I genuinely thought I would get sick of his positivity but no. It’s damn near perfect

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Very fun and cute

Max! Help me! I’m…feeeeling! Haha caught myself smiling and tearing up in places. A very cozy and enjoyable listen.

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Shrubley thought that they were being playful when they were trying to slash him with swords 

I like everything about this book he has so much innocence it’s so overwhelming how everyone around him joins together 

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Shrubbley, the Monster Adventurer

Great adventure with inspiring heroic shrub as the main character. Magic, levels, battles with bad guys, and a shrub that simply wants to be a heroic adventurer.

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I think it's a Pratchett influenced LitRPG

It's lighthearted and humorous.

I do strongly suspect that the author was trying to channel Terry Pratchett - it's a similar tone ; the story is lighthearted, somewhat moral, has scattered puns and a few fish out of water jokes.

Some of the jokes are mens locker room style, though only slightly dirty, not crude.

I can't say that I personally adore the story, but its likeable. It's worth a credit or buy on sale.

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A Litrpg with feeling

I was so proud of this little rag tag group of monsters. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to shed some tears, root for the underdogs and catch yourself smiling and laughing.

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I loved the puns and the concept of just a bush

loved all the puns, bones, plant or other puns were great and wewell timed in the book to give me a nice laugh even when it was a dire situation in it

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Best. Adventurers. Ever.

Just buy the book. It's the most uplifting, cozy, sweet, amazing story. One of my top books ever, easily.

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