Critical Failures X

Caverns and Creatures, Book 10

De: Robert Bevan

Narrado por: Jonathan Sleep

Having established leverage over Mordred and influence in the Cardinian government, Tim is ready to move forward with the next phase of his plan. But Mordred has an ace up his sleeve that could shift the balance of power back in his favor.

Cooper and Nabi attempt to reunite with the rest of the gang.

Stacy and Dave are forced to put their differences aside and work together to avoid capture and execution.

Julian tries to find something productive to do while Chaz goes a little too far with the rockstar lifestyle.

Katherine is done taking shit from old foes.

Randy struggles with moral quandaries. Denise does not.

©2025 Robert Bevan (P)2025 Robert Bevan

We’re on to a new stage, and that’s a good thing

The series isn’t what it used to be. The plot moves slower than the first four books, there’s a lot more character and feelings than action, and (for better or worse) there appears to be more flanderization going on. It’s just how this series is evolving; and I’m cool with that.

It’s still funny, witty, thoughtful and the same series at the core, but I’m totally okay with this book having a slightly different personality than the early books.

Still not sure I’m sold on the blatant retcon, Chaz getting dumber by the second, or Cooper being so sad all the time. I miss when he was kind of mean but funny and now he’s a total wet blanket.

On the whole, it’s still my favorite series of all time, and even though Sleep’s voice is changing as he grows older, it’s like fine wine. Thanks for the book Robert.

Another great addition to the series.

I don't even have to finish the audiobook all the way to know that it's well worth the read. The characters are brought to life once again by the talented Mr. Sleep and I can't wait to find out what happens next.

That said, I wish the the author and whomever else would market the books better. Get out there. Put funny moments out on social media platforms, drive engagement. I hate to see such a great series struggling to get more and more readers/listeners.

Another winner

Loving this book. Bevan and Sleep deliver again. Loving that the focus is shifting to let us see more that’s going on in (and out) of universe. Still masterfully written comedy that irreverently pokes fun at humanity’s flaws in a fantasy world.

I will stand by that Bevan is one of the best comedic authors of our generation. Not afraid to let the main characters stick their feet in their mouths and make asses of themselves while spinning an ever growing and addictive world of adventure. If all you want is good guys win because they leveled up then this series isn’t for you.

Sleep is a great narrator that takes the time really bring out the personalities and emotions of these characters like he knows them personally. Has put in the effort to bring a scene to life and go the extra mile.

Keep up the great work!

Great character development

For a long time in this series many of the characters were one-dimensional, Cooper especially, the changes over the past couple books are great. nothing feel drastic or forced.