Cozy Isekai Craftsman: Lockwood

A Cozy Fantasy LitRPG Series

By: Blaise Corvin, C. Cheesecake

Narrated by: Garrett Michael Brown

A new world. A new life. A chance to start over.

Through no fault of his own, Joe’s life was starting on a downward spiral. Bad things can happen to good people, but this is not much comfort for those who are treading water, trying not to be drowned by misfortune.

Luckily, sometimes people can catch a break, a chance to start over.

When he's transported to an alternate Earth full of magic, wonder, and light RPG elements, Joe just wants to build a comfortable life. He begins to put down roots and make friends in the port city of Lockwood.

But can he make a home for himself when fire spirits scorch his bathroom, demon dogs trample his rose garden, and countless other magical mayhem threatens his peace?

Don't miss the start of the cozy fantasy LitRPG series that proves that even in the quietest lives, the most dramatic things happen. A recipe gone awry because you lack one important ingredient and you need to make this cake for someone you love for their birthday, which happens to be the next day. Low stakes? Nah.

Now add magic, dragons, spirits, and gods. And Joe.

Joe is a cool guy.

You'll like Joe.

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It wasn't great.

Main character was kind of a wimp. Living his life fear of offending anyone around him. Everything was handed to him with no consequence, price, or repercussion. By "everything," I mean his crazy physics breaking power and who doesn't have a random mansion for our whimsical main character?

I don't know if the author was trolling or super high while writing this book, but if you took a shot every time he said "sense of pride," you'd be in the hospital for alcohol poisoning by the end.

I don't think I'll be continuing this series.

Relaxing

If you need a relaxed story with some slice of life than this will be your thing. A good palette cleanser.

Charming

Light hearted and unabashedly noble. It can be nice to have a kind character walking out gentleness and consideration.

fun story.

nice short fun story that doesn't get too seriously with itself. slice of life with potential for future stories

A cozy magical system

An isekai NOT based on video games, barely D&D. A great escape into magical normalcy, with no high stakes, only the slice of life lives of those in a friendly town

good start but fell off towards the end

I understand the main character is a pure soul but there is a difference between a pure soul and a door mat he is spinless and just lets everyone walk all over him
I like these slice of life stories but the character has to have some spine some desire beyond existing for a story to be good

MC has no spine

I love a good slice of life but man the Mc is just walked all over. It’s one tho by to be nice and help everyone but to be taken advantage of and then given nothing but be taken advantage of again. Like come on. And he is never upset about it. He is walked on and thrown dirt at and then thanks them for being his friends. Not even a thought that might justify this. Just to be clear the above is metaphorical not an actual scene.

A Fun listen

I liked every thing about this story. The narrator was spot on.he made the chractors come to life. This was a good audio presentation, well worth the the money spent.
So much so that I have purchased book two and eagerly awaiting book 3.

MC's the worst kind of wasted potential in a novel

The book offers a laid-back and engaging narrative, though I personally won't be continuing with the series. The main character comes across as a naive and lost individual, constantly seeking validation from those who show him even the slightest kindness. It's as if he's a puppy desperate for attention. As the story unfolds, he might even end up being sold, and his eagerness to please his sellers will leave you feeling queasy. I find it difficult to connect with characters who lack resilience and assertiveness. The book was received for free from Aethon in exchange for a review, and if you enjoy tales of characters navigating their way with slice of life vibes, you might enjoy it.

story inconsistencies

I felt it was poorly written. The theme was sledge hammered home. The main character made assumptions about his super power he never tested and there were inconsistencies that pulled me out of the story.