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A book genre that contains mechanics and details related to an RPG game in a narrative form.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Finale: Final Ratings, Review & Reactions | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 37 - Epilogue
June 1, 2026

Dungeon Crawler Carl Finale: Final Ratings, Review & Reactions | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 37 - Epilogue

We’ve officially reached the end of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, and in this finale episode, we’re giving our final ratings, reviews, reactions, and favorite moments from the book. From Carl’s emotional journey to Princess Donut’s unforgettable one-liners, we discuss what made this chaotic litRPG adventure stand out, what surprised us most, and whether we’ll continue the series. Join the Side-Eye Syndicate for one last dungeon run as we wrap up our first Dungeon Crawler Carl read-t…

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Donut and Carl have a Fandom | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 25-36
May 25, 2026

Donut and Carl have a Fandom | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 25-36

The dungeon may be chaos, but outside of it? Things are somehow even stranger. In this episode of Books Between Friends , we cover Chapters 25–36 of Dungeon Crawler Carl and finally start pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening beyond the dungeon walls. From the introduction of fan-favorite chaos agents Zev and Odette to the horrifying realization that this whole thing is basically entertainment for the galaxy, Carl and Donut’s world keeps getting bigger—and weirder. We discuss: …

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You Can’t Trust Anyone in the Dungeon | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 13–24
May 18, 2026

You Can’t Trust Anyone in the Dungeon | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 13–24

The dungeon gets deadlier in Chapters 13–24 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, and the choices only get messier from here. Carl and Donut are learning quickly that survival isn’t just about fighting monsters—it’s about knowing who to trust, when to run, and when to blow something up and hope for the best. This week, we dive into some of the wildest moments so far, including new crawler encounters, escalating chaos, suspicious alliances, and the increasingly unhinged energy of the dungeon itself. We al…

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Welcome, Crawlers. The Dungeon Is Open. | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 1-12
May 11, 2026

Welcome, Crawlers. The Dungeon Is Open. | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 1-12

The dungeon is officially OPEN. This week on Books Between Friends , we’re diving into the absolute chaos that is Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — and honestly? Nothing could have prepared us for this experience. From exploding goblins and killer stairwells to achievement pop-ups and the icon herself Princess Donut, we’re breaking down Chapters 1–12 of one of the wildest fantasy/sci-fi books we’ve ever read. In this episode, we discuss: Carl and Donut’s entrance into the dungeon The b…

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