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X-Treme American Dungeon League
Garth McFarlane thought he lost his shot at the big leagues. Well, his second chance has arrived.
Garth had been the favorite for the number-one draft pick in the next season of the USA's top sport. His college career was supposed to end on a high note… but it didn't. Sabotaged in his final game, he found himself shut out of the Dungeon League of America, forced to retire his jersey in shame. With no other options, he leaned on his university degree and became a licensed psychiatrist and therapist.
That should have been the end of his dungeon-crawling days. But then, a new dungeon appeared in his city. Before he knew it, an ambitious coach from the upstart X-Treme American Dungeon League was knocking on his door, a catgirl assistant in tow. Their pitch? To make Garth the new captain of the New Arcadia Phoenixes.
There's just one awkward sticking point in the contract—his three teammates are all absurdly attractive monster girls in need of therapy, and he's the one providing it.
Garth had been the favorite for the number-one draft pick in the next season of the USA's top sport. His college career was supposed to end on a high note… but it didn't. Sabotaged in his final game, he found himself shut out of the Dungeon League of America, forced to retire his jersey in shame. With no other options, he leaned on his university degree and became a licensed psychiatrist and therapist.
That should have been the end of his dungeon-crawling days. But then, a new dungeon appeared in his city. Before he knew it, an ambitious coach from the upstart X-Treme American Dungeon League was knocking on his door, a catgirl assistant in tow. Their pitch? To make Garth the new captain of the New Arcadia Phoenixes.
There's just one awkward sticking point in the contract—his three teammates are all absurdly attractive monster girls in need of therapy, and he's the one providing it.
547 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2024
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October 7, 2024
I DNF this book after 10 chapters, as I found the probable harem members just awful, and the MC lame.
The MC was once the greatest dungeon runner in the college leagues, but "froze up" against a powerful creature in the championship game, and was labeled a bust so that was the end of that potential career. 6yrs later, he's a psychiatrist treating patients, when he gets an offer to resume running dungeons while providing therapy for his "teammates". He jumps on the idea, despite the women all being not the good kind of crazy.
The women were basically all caricatures of insane women that put the motto "don't stick you manhood in crazy" to mind. The goblin kleptomaniac. The narcissistic self-love driven dark elf. The naga that gets off on her own healing magic. They are all described as supposedly insanely hot, but the only part of that description that is accurate is the insane part. They are all annoying in the extreme, and all hyper-focused on sex with the MC. There is zero effort the MC would have to put in to get laid. In fact, he's actively avoiding their crude attempts to get him in bed.
Sure, they all have some potential to be good at dungeon running, but they are all so annoying and screwed up, why would any sane psychiatrist take them on as both teammates and patients? Not just because of the conflict of interest, but also due to the fact that anyone thinking they will reach the top knows the level of dedication needed to get there. And these 3 women can't even apply themselves to learning the rules of the "dungeon league" they will be a part of.
If you think bat-bleep crazy women make things hotter, then you'll probably like this book. I honestly hate that type of thing, and can't imagine having to put up with their level of shenanigans for an hour, much less the time they have to spend together.
The MC was once the greatest dungeon runner in the college leagues, but "froze up" against a powerful creature in the championship game, and was labeled a bust so that was the end of that potential career. 6yrs later, he's a psychiatrist treating patients, when he gets an offer to resume running dungeons while providing therapy for his "teammates". He jumps on the idea, despite the women all being not the good kind of crazy.
The women were basically all caricatures of insane women that put the motto "don't stick you manhood in crazy" to mind. The goblin kleptomaniac. The narcissistic self-love driven dark elf. The naga that gets off on her own healing magic. They are all described as supposedly insanely hot, but the only part of that description that is accurate is the insane part. They are all annoying in the extreme, and all hyper-focused on sex with the MC. There is zero effort the MC would have to put in to get laid. In fact, he's actively avoiding their crude attempts to get him in bed.
Sure, they all have some potential to be good at dungeon running, but they are all so annoying and screwed up, why would any sane psychiatrist take them on as both teammates and patients? Not just because of the conflict of interest, but also due to the fact that anyone thinking they will reach the top knows the level of dedication needed to get there. And these 3 women can't even apply themselves to learning the rules of the "dungeon league" they will be a part of.
If you think bat-bleep crazy women make things hotter, then you'll probably like this book. I honestly hate that type of thing, and can't imagine having to put up with their level of shenanigans for an hour, much less the time they have to spend together.
March 6, 2025
Solid DNF for me. Just didn’t buy the characters and found the writing grating.
October 6, 2026
tldr; Slapstick comedy still needs working context to work. Otherwise you are just writing something only funny in your head and hoping everyone else laughs along
DNF
this is surprising considering I generally like Virgil's books but I don't think I've ever found myself in a situation in which I was 30% through a book and sort of dropped it not because I wasn't entertained but because... I sort of found myself thinking what the fuck I was reading?
The initial two chapters make SOME sense.
Catgirl is watching the MC's 'last run', he fails --> flash forward to six years later, the MC has rebuilt his life, a new dungeon appears.
So far okay set up. I think the reason why 'no one would ever want him again' is sort of BS but i'll eat it.
Then everything else happens.
>MC's home gets essentially invaded by aforementioned catgirl + dwarf overlord. MC ofc says pretty much nothing other than grumble in annoyance. They shit in his couch and drank beer and make him a seemingly unlikely offer. MC accepts despite the obvious lack of ANYTHING that would hint this is even a real operation
>Gets invited to a breakfast next morning to meet his team. Team consists of a Naga, Goblin, Drow. They all have various levels of cartoonish psychological issues; narcissists, healing junkie, kleptomaniac. They meet the MC.
This four part section is as far as scenes making any sort of sense stops being a thing
>Goblin begins stealing silverware from everywhere. In front of everyone. No one says anything.
>They get into the bathroom. They discuss and bet on who is gonna fuck him. Of course.
>Goblin just sort of entirely disappears for must have been at least an hour or two? She somehow finds something and figures out where the MC lives. She goes in there to masturbate in his pillow and leave her scent.
>Come backs. Apparently they're either in the new dungeon or somewhere like a private training ground close to it. The book doesn't bother with euclidean geometry or basic spatial explanations.
>MC immediately is told to train them. This is how jobs work, as everyone knows. You sign, you immediately go to work within the next 40 minutes.
>Exposition and nonsense played for comedy ensues. Fine.
>Apparently the girls now live with the MC? either i was skimming too hard or this is literally not set up anywhere, but now it seems like dwards owns the apartments directly below the MC's, the MC has to move into the aforemention non euclidean training ground, or a combination of either that makes the three girls getting drunk (and partially naked) on his couch make sense. it does not. the girls discuss who gets to live with him. the goblin leaves momentarily to once again fuck his pillow
>Miri apparently drops a bomb. He didn't fuck up in that one bad run, he was sabotaged. ofc this is knowledge ONLY she seems to have. the mc is entirely oblivious and so its the league.
>He gets really angry and sets up his training regime to have NO respawns and to fight a level 50 dragon. Respawns being avaliable everywhere is taken for granted as if it isn't a fucking insane worldbuilding whole that would need several pages of explanation to begin NOT crashing the world's economy.
>he wins. the dragon makes him level thrice in a row. Apparently training constructs give XP? But somehow no one levels past 50-70+. Once again the world's economy seems immune to any market crashes or basic anything.
>The girls are very angry and worried. I can see why the catgirl might not like her idol being hurt. I do not see three woman who have done nothing but sexually harass him acting the same.
>MC has to go to a therapist to ensure he is right of mind. His therapist is a methhead (literally) who tasks him with inflicting violence upon his saboteur. MC is described as a womanizer who ofc doesn't want to sleep with this particular set of horny women. Because character consistency is secondary. Neither of these two things the universe tries to explain.
>The elf masturbates with a cucumber.
conclusion: what the fuck am i reading? It feels like I'm having a fever dream because none of these events seem to be connected by barely more than the thinnest of strings about what happened in the previous chapter. None of this makes sense. None of this is a functioning world. It's a stage dressing for a slapstick comedy. Made worse by the fact that comedy needs for the most part context to be funny. This book provides 10% of that context, which means the stick doesn't slap, it beats the shit out of you and leaves you brain-damaged while calling it funny, because comedy is, as we all know, a series of disconnected events that never seem to have a common thoughline. Or a set up. Or a landing. I mean the goblin humping is fun all by itself, is it not?
The context that the books does provide make me feel like I read this book while high on mushrooms.
November 14, 2025
First, i have to admit, i missed the tags indicating the more adult features here - I would have expected it, but I just thought it be an interesting take on sports/dungeon, might be good. So far, I have no idea. My guess is no - it's based more on League of Legends and similar games that I don't actually know much about and definitely did not enjoy playing myself. Still if it's written well it could be fun. Except...
So, I'm maybe halfway through this and only got this far because... I don't know actually, I haven't closed it and opened a different book yet. I don't know if I'll finish it - it doesn't deserve to be finished but I am intrigued to see if I'll like the actual point of the book - the dungeon-sport thing so I'm trying to make it through the first match/skirmish/whatever. I have finished worse books. Well, at least 2 worse books I can think of.
However, I'm rating it now - because I need to rant a little. The women aren't anything but fantasy characters that only seem to exist to want sex with the mc. It's distrubing and there's no reason for it.
If some of the 5 star reviews are to be believe this is standard writing for these authors - you all need to broaden your habits. There are better spice books and better fantasy books and better LitRPG books.
I'm giving this 2 stars ONLY because I reserve my 1 stars for books that are terribly broken. At least the writing here is. . well, it's writing and doesn't contradict itself. I know the whole thing is meant to be comedic, but most of it just comes off as prater.
Also, ain't nobody's rear making that kind of sound when they move around, what a stupid detail that is brought up constantly.
So, I'm maybe halfway through this and only got this far because... I don't know actually, I haven't closed it and opened a different book yet. I don't know if I'll finish it - it doesn't deserve to be finished but I am intrigued to see if I'll like the actual point of the book - the dungeon-sport thing so I'm trying to make it through the first match/skirmish/whatever. I have finished worse books. Well, at least 2 worse books I can think of.
However, I'm rating it now - because I need to rant a little. The women aren't anything but fantasy characters that only seem to exist to want sex with the mc. It's distrubing and there's no reason for it.
If some of the 5 star reviews are to be believe this is standard writing for these authors - you all need to broaden your habits. There are better spice books and better fantasy books and better LitRPG books.
I'm giving this 2 stars ONLY because I reserve my 1 stars for books that are terribly broken. At least the writing here is. . well, it's writing and doesn't contradict itself. I know the whole thing is meant to be comedic, but most of it just comes off as prater.
Also, ain't nobody's rear making that kind of sound when they move around, what a stupid detail that is brought up constantly.
September 22, 2025
X-Treme American Dungeon League by Virgil Knightley - 3/5 Stars
A Solid Entry into Unhinged HaremLit Territory
This book delivers exactly what it promises: slice-of-life action, light romance, heavy spice, comedy, and a healthy dose of the absurd . If you're going into this knowing it's HaremLit/LitRPG and that genre is your thing, this book is fairly decent.
The Good: It hits all the expected beats for the genre effectively. The premise is entertaining, and the execution is solid enough to keep you engaged throughout.
The Reality Check: This is straight-up men's fantasy with super hot babes - and I mean super horny hot babes who are willing to get down at the drop of a hat. What's more men's fantasy than that? The female characters are absolutely insane and want the main male protagonist so badly they'll literally pull out weapons and gently lay them on the table as an implied threat if they don't get their boots knocked. In fantasy land, I'm totally down for that level of ridiculous.
The Verdict: While it won't make my reread list (which is my personal benchmark for 4-star ratings), I'm definitely picking up book two. It's entertaining enough to continue the journey, even if it's not destined to become a favorite.
Bottom Line: If you enjoy HaremLit with over-the-top scenarios and don't mind the completely unhinged approach to romance, this delivers exactly what you'd expect - no more, no less.
Note: Just a random reader's honest opinion, mostly for my own reference.
A Solid Entry into Unhinged HaremLit Territory
This book delivers exactly what it promises: slice-of-life action, light romance, heavy spice, comedy, and a healthy dose of the absurd . If you're going into this knowing it's HaremLit/LitRPG and that genre is your thing, this book is fairly decent.
The Good: It hits all the expected beats for the genre effectively. The premise is entertaining, and the execution is solid enough to keep you engaged throughout.
The Reality Check: This is straight-up men's fantasy with super hot babes - and I mean super horny hot babes who are willing to get down at the drop of a hat. What's more men's fantasy than that? The female characters are absolutely insane and want the main male protagonist so badly they'll literally pull out weapons and gently lay them on the table as an implied threat if they don't get their boots knocked. In fantasy land, I'm totally down for that level of ridiculous.
The Verdict: While it won't make my reread list (which is my personal benchmark for 4-star ratings), I'm definitely picking up book two. It's entertaining enough to continue the journey, even if it's not destined to become a favorite.
Bottom Line: If you enjoy HaremLit with over-the-top scenarios and don't mind the completely unhinged approach to romance, this delivers exactly what you'd expect - no more, no less.
Note: Just a random reader's honest opinion, mostly for my own reference.
September 26, 2024
Good underdog story!
This is a great story about a group of outcasts and rejects that are unconventional let's say, but that's what makes the story so much fun and their victory so much better!
I really like the addition of the therapy sessions. It let me see the characters in a different way than usual. You still get a little bit of their backstory each time, but it's just seen in a different light.
Garth's therapist is hilarious and as weird as it is his advice to the team members is spot on every time.
All of the girls, despite their problems let's say, are cute and adorable in their own way and the relationships that develop through those character flaws her written very well and add to the depth of the story and the games and in the therapy sessions.
Overall, a great book that I would definitely recommend reading!
This is a great story about a group of outcasts and rejects that are unconventional let's say, but that's what makes the story so much fun and their victory so much better!
I really like the addition of the therapy sessions. It let me see the characters in a different way than usual. You still get a little bit of their backstory each time, but it's just seen in a different light.
Garth's therapist is hilarious and as weird as it is his advice to the team members is spot on every time.
All of the girls, despite their problems let's say, are cute and adorable in their own way and the relationships that develop through those character flaws her written very well and add to the depth of the story and the games and in the therapy sessions.
Overall, a great book that I would definitely recommend reading!
September 27, 2024
10/10 Clapping Cheeks
Seriously this might be their funniest work yet. The girls in this one are on another level of ridiculous but it works very well to the MCs straight man. There is also a lot more depth to the system than I was anticipating. Not a lot of numbers tho which is in my opinion a good thing. I feel at times the pacing would slow a bit too much when an aspect of the system needed to be explained but it was worth it. Anyway the jokes in this one are absolutely bonkers.
I think if you liked Coven King and Solar Dragons Need Love Too then you'll thoroughly enjoy this one.
Seriously this might be their funniest work yet. The girls in this one are on another level of ridiculous but it works very well to the MCs straight man. There is also a lot more depth to the system than I was anticipating. Not a lot of numbers tho which is in my opinion a good thing. I feel at times the pacing would slow a bit too much when an aspect of the system needed to be explained but it was worth it. Anyway the jokes in this one are absolutely bonkers.
I think if you liked Coven King and Solar Dragons Need Love Too then you'll thoroughly enjoy this one.
February 9, 2025
Girls are bizarrely horny, like its pervasive, story feels like it takes a backseat a lot for the girls to say some throwaway line. And their pasts are also a stretch, they are somehow super horny all the time but just latch onto the MC and don’t say anything about other guys, real wish fulfillmenty. The lack of death is also not something that usually works for me, the fact that it treats it as a sport helps a bit, but changes the genre. It’s just a sports slice of life with a fantasy coat of paint. Glad I managed to finish it, as a lot of the plot points that turned me off a lot at the start get explanations that helps the thing as a whole. Not sure if I will continue this or not...
October 20, 2024
xxx sport channel
I’ve got not ever read two other books that incorporate sports has it theme and they were trash an I thought it be the same aging and I was wrong.
The book isn’t an OP or epic adventure it’s a real world type setting even if seen through a perverse looking glass. We get chacthers with real problems and then try to better them self lay becoming a professional sports team and some hanky-panky on side but this story real gets you even gets you cheering for team.
P.S.
Lay I could over look the movie references using the name of Japan just seem strange.
I’ve got not ever read two other books that incorporate sports has it theme and they were trash an I thought it be the same aging and I was wrong.
The book isn’t an OP or epic adventure it’s a real world type setting even if seen through a perverse looking glass. We get chacthers with real problems and then try to better them self lay becoming a professional sports team and some hanky-panky on side but this story real gets you even gets you cheering for team.
P.S.
Lay I could over look the movie references using the name of Japan just seem strange.
October 1, 2024
Ok this book was just plain fun
I have enjoyed harem books for years but this was a riot to read. I loved the world and the choices of monster girls unexpected. I want to read more of these Brooks and listen to an audio versions day also.I was glad how you ended the last chapter. Thank you for a great read,I look forward to seeing the next book. Thanks again for your hard work. Till next time😎
I have enjoyed harem books for years but this was a riot to read. I loved the world and the choices of monster girls unexpected. I want to read more of these Brooks and listen to an audio versions day also.I was glad how you ended the last chapter. Thank you for a great read,I look forward to seeing the next book. Thanks again for your hard work. Till next time😎
October 27, 2024
Too much from the girls on the team. I get the premise, that they're all damaged goods, but the symptoms of their respective "mental illnesses" chewed up too much of the story, such as it is.
I feel this will be more popular with people who have a broader sense of humour than I do, as it was bashing me over the head. It had its' good moments too, so it's a 3 instead of a DNF. Not sure if I can be bothered with a book 2 if it should appear, but maybe if it's a slow week.
I feel this will be more popular with people who have a broader sense of humour than I do, as it was bashing me over the head. It had its' good moments too, so it's a 3 instead of a DNF. Not sure if I can be bothered with a book 2 if it should appear, but maybe if it's a slow week.
September 28, 2024
A very fun read
You know you're getting quality just based on the authors, but this book was just such a fun ride as well! My only hope for book two is that we get some more romance between Garth and the girls, because right now it seems like mostly lust and a little bit of feelings.
You know you're getting quality just based on the authors, but this book was just such a fun ride as well! My only hope for book two is that we get some more romance between Garth and the girls, because right now it seems like mostly lust and a little bit of feelings.
October 11, 2024
What a fantastic and funny story
This book nails comedic timing while not being either too serious or too ridiculous...okay maybe a little on the ridiculous. Very well written and funny. The characters are great, the MC has good motivation and back story. There's a fair amount of intrigue and a set up for a sequel which I really do hope happens
Totally worth the read
This book nails comedic timing while not being either too serious or too ridiculous...okay maybe a little on the ridiculous. Very well written and funny. The characters are great, the MC has good motivation and back story. There's a fair amount of intrigue and a set up for a sequel which I really do hope happens
Totally worth the read
October 28, 2024
Funny! And sexy
I can't believe how much I laughed reading this. I felt a little embarrassed how well the humor landed for me but they were very committed to the bits. Not all of them landed but there was one section where I could hardly keep reading because I was laughing so hard.
Well done lads. Well done.
The spicy bits were pretty good too!
I can't believe how much I laughed reading this. I felt a little embarrassed how well the humor landed for me but they were very committed to the bits. Not all of them landed but there was one section where I could hardly keep reading because I was laughing so hard.
Well done lads. Well done.
The spicy bits were pretty good too!
October 13, 2024
Good fun
Sexy, yes, but its a fun read. The pro game world getting turned on its head is a great premise, and a hysterical batch of characters make for a fun and naughty read. A real winner!
Sexy, yes, but its a fun read. The pro game world getting turned on its head is a great premise, and a hysterical batch of characters make for a fun and naughty read. A real winner!
October 21, 2024
Fun Story
Garth has his hands full, literally and figuratively with a team full of nymphomaniacs! When he finally embraces the crazy they bring thanks to dick doc, it's wonderful. Now can the team ride the insanity to more victories? Bring on book 2!!
Garth has his hands full, literally and figuratively with a team full of nymphomaniacs! When he finally embraces the crazy they bring thanks to dick doc, it's wonderful. Now can the team ride the insanity to more victories? Bring on book 2!!
November 1, 2024
A really wild and fun adventure
This was a great start to a series and a really wild comedy. The cast of ladies never fail to entertain and the Dungeon matches are a great mix of action, comedy, and teamwork. Really excited for a sequel.
This was a great start to a series and a really wild comedy. The cast of ladies never fail to entertain and the Dungeon matches are a great mix of action, comedy, and teamwork. Really excited for a sequel.
January 20, 2025
Delightfully risqué
So much fun. I've the top with sexual innuendo, but it is worth it. I had a hard time getting into the book because of the over the top sexual overtone, but once I decided to just roll with the fun, the book got good.
So much fun. I've the top with sexual innuendo, but it is worth it. I had a hard time getting into the book because of the over the top sexual overtone, but once I decided to just roll with the fun, the book got good.
September 26, 2024
Fantastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out l
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out l
October 3, 2024
Great surprise!
I started the book a little on the fence and now I can't wait for the next one. This was hilarious and just a great all around read.
I started the book a little on the fence and now I can't wait for the next one. This was hilarious and just a great all around read.
October 6, 2024
Netx part
Next part a b c d e f g h i j k l m next o p a r s t u v w x y z
Next part a b c d e f g h i j k l m next o p a r s t u v w x y z
October 10, 2024
Fun
Gotta love a book that doesn't take itself seriously. This was a blast to read. The cover just adds to the fun
Gotta love a book that doesn't take itself seriously. This was a blast to read. The cover just adds to the fun
October 10, 2024
Full of humor, some dungeon crawls and spice. Overall a great first tool of the series ans I look forward to more.
October 19, 2024
Great book, I can't wait for the next one in this series.
October 28, 2024
Awesome book
This book is hysterical and fun at the same time. The authors fleshed out the characters well and I can't wait for book 2.
This book is hysterical and fun at the same time. The authors fleshed out the characters well and I can't wait for book 2.
November 26, 2024
Spice and Harem in a fantasy sports league. it was a bit much, but it's not really my kind of story.
November 26, 2024
Interesting story if redemption and coming to terms with who you are. Revenge is in there too
December 14, 2024
Good Read
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did.
February 20, 2026
1 of a Kind Book
I liked everything about this book,left nothing to the imagination,the pictures were painted,the Words flowed like black sex magic. Highly recommend.
I liked everything about this book,left nothing to the imagination,the pictures were painted,the Words flowed like black sex magic. Highly recommend.
June 9, 2026
Great read
Wonderful characters with amazing diversity. They are full of life and learning how to accept themselves and others. Very interesting setup and there are so many avenues to proceed. Bring on Book 2!
Wonderful characters with amazing diversity. They are full of life and learning how to accept themselves and others. Very interesting setup and there are so many avenues to proceed. Bring on Book 2!
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