Book description
Imagine getting yanked into a fantasy world after being killed by a high-velocity tree-hug-a truly unconventional welcome wagon. That's Arlo's reality in Cornman's hilarious Mage Tank, and honestly? It's the perfect antidote for LitRPG fans craving something fresh. Forget flawless protagonists; Arlo stumbles into a deadly Delve with zero gear, zero plan, and a System that treats his entire situation like a cosmic punchline. His party? A group of strangers who definitely don't trust his flimsy "I just woke up here" story. The tension? Thick. The humor? Ridiculous.
What makes this audiobook sing is Arlo's brilliant, utterly unorthodox choice: he dumps every point into Fortitude instead of the obvious Intelligence. Why? Because why bother with smarts when you can casually eat fireballs for breakfast and ask for extra hot sauce? Cornman nails the LitRPG formula while flipping it on its head-this isn't just about grinding stats. It's about consequences. Arlo's life is dangerous, yes, but it's also brimming with clever choices, genuine character growth, and moments where you'll laugh out loud at his deadpan excuses.
The narration? Perfect. The voice actor leans into Arlo's snarky internal monologue with effortless charm, making every "cosmic joke" from the System feel like a wink to the listener. You'll hear the exhaustion in his voice when he's dodging traps, the sheer panic when his party questions him, and the unshakeable confidence when he still isn't scared of fireballs. It's a slow burn of progression-no instant power-ups here-but that's the point. You feel every hard-won level, every strategic gamble.
Cornman avoids the trap of "action-over-story" that plagues so many LitRPGs. Instead, you get a world where characters think about their builds, where alliances form organically (or fall apart spectacularly), and where the humor never feels forced. It's got the heart of Dungeon Crawler Carl and the chaotic energy of Full Murderhobo, but with a protagonist who'd rather eat a fireball than read a manual.
If you've ever wanted a LitRPG where the hero's greatest strength is not being the smartest, but being unstoppably stubborn, this is your book. The audiobook version makes it even better-every witty line lands perfectly, every tense moment is amplified by the narration's pacing. Arlo's journey from bewildered newbie to someone who definitely doesn't need a tutorial? Pure, unadulterated joy. Don't just listen to it-live it. You'll laugh, you'll root for Arlo's terrible decisions, and you'll never look at fireballs the same way again. This isn't just a great LitRPG-it's a reminder that sometimes, the best power is just being weirdly resilient.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience