Teresa (Everybody Loves Large Chests, #5) (2024)

Iliev finds his stride again in his chronicle of the adventures of a mimic-turned-doppelganger named Boxy Morningwood. War continues to ravage the Republic and Boxy continues to use the conflict as a way of earning tremendous treasure. It’s the war more than any other aspect of the story that makes this book work. Iliev has imagined largescale combat in a world where just about everyone has at least a few levels and it works very well. It’s imaginative and made me think back to my own days running and playing in roleplaying games. He also does some interesting things with his evolving cast of characters. He uses their abilities in fascinating ways that often impressed me.

The best thing about the novel, however, was his introduction of an under society of doppelgangers running the criminal elements in the city. Boxy’s initial encounter with these villains was interesting but it is the promise of future problems that whets my appetite for more.

Iliev also deserves kudos for coming up with a credible explanation of how a goddess of Truth and Justice could end up being the patron of such an unjust and dishonest empire.

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At this point in a series you expect it to lose some luster.

The characters get to over powered, or the world state gets to stereotypical. That does not happen here. It is still as fresh and funny now as when it started. That right there, that is is just excellent writing.

"it was okay" - according to goodreads this means 2 stars

I've got it. It's like describing a day in the life of a prospector. The series in interesting at first, because you've never seen a prospector before, so the first few things that are found are exciting. But then you realize that all that happens is sifting soil, hour after hour. Sometimes the author even forgets that they are describing the process of repeatedly sifting soil, and we get thousands of words describing the minute details of all that soil and at what intervals it passes out of the pan. You pay attention to the first few of those descriptions before you realize that they literally do not matter because the stuff gets sifted at the end of the day anyway.
Honestly, the start is interesting, and the end is interesting, but skip all the sifting in the middle.

This will also cover the rest of the webnovel which is complete at this point, but not in book form
There isn't really much more to say. Boxy gained sentience but hasn't really developed much as a person. None of the other characters seem to be changing much either. Honestly, Jeremy, the god of dice rolls is the most interesting character in this whole series, after the first couple books.
The combat is good, as long as it is between characters we care about.
The scenes of clearing dungeons are the most skippable things ever. The author spends thousands of words analyzing how each character deals with specific enemies who are unnamed and have no weight in the plot. Honestly that entire ice dungeon section could be summed up as "Boxxy and gang win, get 1 special chest, 2 gold chests, 2 silver chests, and 1? low level chest."
Not that i'm complaining about that specifically, since some people just want fight scenes. However, it is indicative of how the novel has lost its way. It just keeps going on with the same character with the same mindsets dealing with one challenge after another.

I've got it. It's like describing a day in the life of a prospector. The series in interesting at first, because you've never seen a prospector before, so the first few things that are found are exciting. But then you realize that all that happens is sifting soil, hour after hour. Sometimes the author even forgets that they are describing the process of repeatedly sifting soil, and we get thousands of words describing the minute details of all that soil and at what intervals it passes out of the pan. You pay attention to the first few of those descriptions before you realize that they literally do not matter because the stuff gets sifted at the end of the day anyway.
Honestly, the start is interesting, and the end is interesting, but skip all the sifting in the middle.

A box full of monstrous fun

Everyone's favorite Chest is back and ready to deliver the full package! Boxxy continues to puppet his alter egos out in public while conniving and murdering his way to ever shinier and tastier treasures.
The War escalates, and as both sides call upon their elite high-level assets to their banners, even the Gods show their hand.
A great take on how perspective and perception can influence the flow of faith as a two way street.
Boxxy itself is still growing and learning, and we start to see that not everything is always as it seems. There's a few good plot hooks introduced that I hope get explored in the future. All in all, another great installment and if you found the previous books tasty, this one is just as savory!

Could just listen to this story forever.

Boxy was a lonely mimic that's come from being a simple flesh-eating box sitting in a dark dungeon to the chosen champion of a god while also starting a war, pissing off demon lords, eating entire towns, and even making succubuses and fiends love him.

I'm a huge fan of this series. It has everything my dark soul needs and I don't think I'll ever have my fill. Some people are addicted to drugs, I'm addicted to the boxy show.

There are things I would like to change such as more of boxy and his fiends and less of the people around him as he is the main attraction of the boxy show. However, this is becoming a huge world-building story so I understand why the story needs to be directed across other races and people.

Recommended for people with a twisted sense of humor, D&D fans, fantasy nuts, horror/monster fans, and all the cool people.

Side note*
I would advise you to listen to the series rather than read it as Soundbooth theatre do an amazing job with the voices, music and sound effects that make the story 10x more enjoyable.

Many persons told me the book's quality dropped, and I have to agree. I was enjoying the book for a good stretch, then it started focusing on side characters I have no interest in knowing about. The absolute random craziness is also absent. I like a logical Boxxy, but I still want mayhem.

I finished the book, and sadly after the first interlude, the story didn't pick itself back up to the tasty start I encountered.

I will still read the next book, as stretching a comedy series gets harder the longer it goes on for, and I knew deep down that I won't be getting tasties all the time.

I also see that the author has another series, will get around to that sometime in the future.

3/5 Stars

Broadly really good again. It's an interesting mental exercise to like Kira while also knowing she's essentially 'The Thing' (Among Us imposter for the zoomers). The fet stuff is a bit more toned down in this than it had gotten, still feel like it gets more in the way than helps but Iliev seems to have struck a good balance.

I did enjoy the little nod to Threadbare he threw in there, a similar-ish... book.

Could also use more Mimic POV, it's adorable.

WAAAR!! Also known as shiny fighting!

I really got into this one. The war, the fights the changes in situations and the amazing laugh out loud moments had me frustrated and angry every time I was forced to put the book down. Whilst the rank ups are different and slower, the levelling not the same it is still a highly enjoyable series with Keira an amazingly fun character part of Boxxy. I cannot wait for the next book. The growth and character changes have made this a really enjoyable series if vulgar and crude with an unabashed show of power and dominance.

That was unexpected

Given the focus of the series is the hero of chaos, I suppose it SHOULD be unexpected. This author has repeatedly taken classic tropes and created new ideas and forms without going overboard on the vulgarity that very few others could have even dreamed of. Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adversity and creativity without limiting themselves within regular boundaries.

Boxxy is up to his usual shenanigans, with outsized consequences
Book 4 & 5 have taken a slight turn and are some of the best of the series.
If you've followed along this far, you know what you're in for. Profanity, gore, violence, explicit adult content, yes but also more fun and a little bit optimistic.

Juvenile

Slightly different but to hung up on sex to actually achieve a good story!! Is this a Kindle thing that people think p*rn is worth reading? I do know that I miss all the bookstores that are out of business !!Almost 95 % of the writers here on Kindle would never be published and to me that is a good thing!!

Hahahahahaha 🤣

Boxy at a warfront what can go wrong?

More god of probability action (His squaring off with the goddess Terassa is a particular highlight of the book.)

I also really like Fizzy's development of a split personality prime that has some of her original gnomish personality before the change into a cursed golem.

Serious is hilariously great adventure

One of a kind in this genre that is hilarious, perverse and full of action.
This book like rest of serious makes me laugh and can put book down throughout all the action

10/10 Will read again

Another fantastic winner by Neven Illiev. I never realized how much I loved this series in relation to others - I'm so upset I need to wait another year or more. I LOVE YOUR WORK

10/10

Another masterwork for the series. The laughter, hijinks, and wicked fun continue in even more epic and worldshaking ways. A few editing mistakes, but overall I won't hold it against my favorite box.

Damn that was good!

Excellent book! The action, humor, magic and characters are more than excellent. I shook from laughter. This was one of the truly great books to come out this year.

Supernatural War Story

A war story, split between the home front and the battle front. Full of magic, intrigue, conflict, characters, and chaos.
Watch Boxxy grow and develop in many ways, face old consequences, and deliver moments that stick with you long after you finish reading.

Soo good

saw the new Boxxy story and it made my weekend will probably get the audiobook too. so Writing good, story good, 2or3 pictures in there also. get it read it you know you want it

Irreverent Fun

Not for the faint of heart, but the story of a psychotic, mindless monster growing into an intelligent monster who does good despite its inclinations is fun. Not a deep story, but good fun.

Great book

Awesome book. Totally original, I highly recommend. Honestly, maybe not as good as the previous installments, but who cares. Still head and shoulders above most of the rest. Good job!

I like how he weaves the different characters in with the larger story and in with an even larger story. The gods and their squabble, the war, and the friendships that maelstrom around what is basically a monster who likes treasure. love it.

Aside from the annoying foley art (that's a fancy way of saying sound effects) it was fine. There is a reason that most of the books in the 'graphic novels' you've never heard of before. The words of the artist and the acting of the voice narrator are all you should need...

Cracking read, enjoyed it alot. I always feel sequels especially ones that have multiple usually lose momentum with the characters and plot but I have to say this keeps the wheels turning well and the audiobook version was fantastic soundbooth theatre do a tremendous job. Keep up the good work.

almost the same review as book 4. still not enough boxy, great soundbooth theater sound though on the audible. had no interest in the main storyline whatsoever. will still probably get book 6 after a break in the genre.

So hilarious

Definitely Whispersync is the way to go with these books as the audio makes the books even better! I highly encourage people to give these books a try from the pure comedy and Litrpg elements.

Audible review

My guilty pleasure! I sat down to read this series and found I couldn’t do it. After having listened to the audible version and all the amazing and hilarious nuances that come with it. It just wasn’t the same!

Boxy is back and the war is in full swing. This continuation of the Boxy Show is just as fun as the pervious installments. If you enjoyed the last few books, this book is for you. The interlude of house mimic's adventure was a fun diversion.

Awesome book!!!!

Oh my goodness! What a great and fun ride! Fyi not kid friendly by any means yet the story is sooo good and the ending made me gasp in surprise :) enjoy the book and the audible. Jeff and the team hit another gold mine

The boxy posse cause more havoc

The posse carry on fighting in the war, more new friends are made, major demons battle it out and a certain deity discovers new things.....also &€×/@# totally loses it

Wow this one was a bit disappointing. It is mostly filler. The MC is in less than half of it. Tons of irrelevant POVs. Tons of irrelevant boring dialog between people I don't know or care about. So boring.