I Ran Away to Evil: A Cozy LitRPG Rom-Com

I Ran Away to Evil, Book 1

De: Mystic Neptune

Narrado por: Johnathan McClain, Laura Horowitz

A reluctant heroine finds unexpected love when she's sent to assassinate a lonely dark lord in the first book of this cozy romantasy series.

Henrietta Doryn has never enjoyed fighting. She'd rather be in the kitchen baking cookies. But it's her duty as Warrior Princess to face off against the forces of evil. As such, she's unceremoniously shooed from her kingdom to go eliminate the all-powerful Dark Lord next door.

Keith Monfort has never enjoyed ruling with an iron fist. He'd prefer to be in his workroom tinkering with practical magic. But it's his duty to lead the Dark Enchanted Forest and the forces of evil. So when Henrietta shows up at his door, he's only too happy to invite her in for tea to talk it out instead.

Can this unlikely pair prevent war between their two kingdoms? Where do their true loyalties lie? And when will they finally confess their growing feelings for each other?

Blending the best of love stories, fairy tales, and whimsy—with just a dash of mystery provided by the soothsaying Madame Potts's enigmatic announcements—I Ran Away to Evil is a deliciously delightful start to a charming romantic-comedy LitRPG series.

The first volume of the hit LitRPG romantasy series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

©2024 Jessica Marie McIntosh (P)2024 Podium Audio

Dating the dark lord

I Ran Away to Evil

Dark Lord King Keith has been having a day. The golem that’d spent all day on just failed and gave him a terrible case of mana burn. That’s when a princess knocks on the door of his inner sanctum to challenge him to a duel to the death.

I’ve never read a RomCom LitRPG before. I ca honestly say that it works really well!
There were a lot of fun moments for a good relaxing read. There were also plenty of in joke references as well! Johnathan McClain and Laura Horowitz do a great job with the alternating PoV narration. My only complaint would be to have the narrator voice their main character in the other narrator’s PoV chapter as well.

Content warning: none

ALL HAIL DARK LORD KEITH!

Oh my gods! This was such a charming cozy fantasy. Just enough of romance, adventure, and drama to keep me hooked! I can’t wait to get the next one.

I could listen to the entire book read by him

like seriously. the tone of Keith's chapters are MADE by this man. I might have to look up the voice actor and see if I can find other books by him. but other than being his new fangirl, the book is adorable. I love the relationships that are formed throughout the book.

Wanted cozy and cute and that's what I got.

Fluctuations in narration volume. I don't think there needed to be screaming when the characters weren't always screaming..

cozy love story with amazing and fun to follow story!

loved it! this was a very pleasant surprise, I found d this book while scrolling Facebook, I'm so glad I gave it a go!

cute Characters and funny scenarios, Keith and Henrietta had an amazing chemistry from the beginning. their romance felt natural and well paced!

I wish the narrators coordinated with each other

The difference in tone and voices between the two narrators is highly distracting. The woman is too sultry, slow and dark while the man is loud, fast and goofy. The voices/accents don't line up between perspectives.

Considering this is supposed to be a comedy, I don't think the slow, dark/sultry tone fits well, but the male perspective is often too loud and over-acted. I wish the actors would come together and find a middle ground. I can't even increase the narration speed because the pace is so different between chapters.

That being said, I love the book. Just wish the narration was better.

So much fun!

Loved the story, but voices for some of the major side characters were so whiney, nails-on-a-chalkboard, it was a bit much at times.

Love this beautiful naive trop

This is just a good start and good VA’s doing this justice. Is all turns out lovely!

One of the best audiobooks out there!

Not only is the storyline brilliant, the characters well-developed and engaging, but the recording is WONDERFUL! Loved the voices and how they did all the different characters. Currently listening to the 2nd and can't wait for the 3rd!!

Captivating Characters!!

Ugh I loved all the characters and this cozy fantasy world! The narration brought the story to life.