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  • Shrubley, the Monster Adventurer

  • Shrubley, the Monster Adventurer, Book 1
  • By: James T. Callum, K.H. Sohmer
  • Narrated by: Travis Baldree
  • Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (101 ratings)

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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

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Monster's Inc

Enjoyable romp through fairy land. A unique , fun view of overcoming perceived biases. Shrubbly reminded me of WMBA Caitlin CLARK, silencing her hates with her awsum ability & class

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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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Hero! Not a Shrub! 🤣

I got this audiobook on a whim! And I had me hooked for the beginning! The evolution of the MC!!! And the supporting cast that contributed to not just the build up of the world, but had their own evolutions. Amazing book and matched with the perfect narrator! Never thought I would be rooting for a shrub and house!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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cute and fun adventure

10/10 story. the book had me laughing grinning and even crying at points. the ending was excellent aswell.

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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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Amazing all around

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

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Just right

This book was exactly what I needed in a time of stress, heartwarming, and impossible to put down.

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Nice

A nice heart warming litrpg story with plenty of action and world building. It doesn't waste huge amount of time on stat sheets.

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Shrubley is amazing and adorable

Travis Baldree hit the narration out of the park, he has great pacing and wonderful character voices. The entire band of monster adventurers was simply awesome. Each one was an individual and not just because of their race. I only wish more of the story was available NOW. I really enjoyed the growth of each character. Strongly recommend this book, seriously buy it now.

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Great idea for a cute story

The only real issue I have is that they repeat a lot of concepts they just said like I get that but you said the same character lines less than a hour ago. Also has the same issue with skills descriptions being repeated too close together

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