The Gate of the Feral Gods: Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 4
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Last update: 02-02-2026
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- Karissa EckertAmazing fun and so creative!Series Info/Source: This is the fourth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. I bought this on audiobook.
Thoughts: This was a fantastic continuation of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. There was a lot of action, adventure, strategy, and some new wonderful characters introduced.
Carl and Donut are on Level 5 and it is a crazy one. The groups have been split up in to bubbles, and each bubble has four castles that must be won. The teams are trapped in the quadrant for their castle until they can conquer it, and then they can help other quadrants. Once all four castles are conquered, their bubble will "pop" and they can help other quadrants. Between the weird camel-humans who have serious attitudes, the bomb-dropping gnomes, and all the low level characters they are stuck with, this level is going to be a serious challenge.
I enjoyed this book a lot more than the previous one where they were in the Iron Tangle. This has a lot more adventure and action and ties in even more to the broader alien world. We get to meet a lot of fun new characters. Even better, Carl gets to continue on his quest to screw up the dungeon as a whole.
If you've enjoyed the first three books in the series, you will enjoy this one. I continue to love the characters, amazing world-building, action, and humor in these books. I really don't have a lot more to say aside from the fact that this series is awesome and you should read it. Make sure to read the Epilogue all the way through because there are some crazy plot twists introduced there.
We listened to this on audiobook and the audiobooks are well done. They use multiple voice actors and sound effects. I will say that as a family, we have had some issue with the sound balancing on these audiobooks. We normally listen to these in the car while driving and have had issues not being able to hear the AI voice or in this case the voices of the characters when they were underwater. We ended up having to turn the audiobook way up in volume to hear those parts. While I applaud the effort to make the book sound more immersive, the sound really needs to be balanced out to the same volume. This has been an issue with all of the audiobooks in this series.
My Summary (5/5): Overall this is a wonderful continuation of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. This book is back to all the action, adventure, world-building, and fun characters that we saw in the first two books. My whole family really loves these books (keep in mind my son is 17 years old and these are more mature reads). In fact my teenager paid me to buy books 5 and 6 so he can start listening to those books immediately. If you are a fan of action adventure fantasy with amazing world-building and you like dungeon crawls you will love this series. Even if you aren't a fan of any of that you will probably love this series and should check it out. - Brandon BoatrightGate of the Feral GodsWow—this installment takes the series to a whole new level. The plot keeps getting more intricate, weaving together action, political maneuvering, syndicates, borant, gods, and countless background threads—all while maintaining the relentless chaos of the dungeon crawl itself. The worldbuilding feels deeper and more expansive than ever, and every layer adds richness to the story. And that epilogue? Let’s just say it’s extremely intriguing and sets the stage for even bigger things to come.
Fantastic job yet again by Matt Dinniman. - AGlitterCobraWhat did I just Read? LOVED IT***4.0 Stars***
Overall,
This series is so much fun. You never know what to expect. The world building in this book is chefs kiss. So imaginary and fun. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a high stakes whacky story that will make you laugh out loud and also love the characters so much you want to see them succeed. The Level in this book is so bonkers and different than anything I have ever read. #PrincessPosse - Amazon CustomerThis is a great entertaining seriesThe plot is well developed, the pacing is good, and the humor is excellent. There's really only two core characters to get attached to, with the others bouncing in and out of the series as needed. It's a lot of fun!
- PaigeWild, Brutal, and Brilliant — Dungeon Crawler Carl Keeps Getting BetterThe Gate of the Feral Gods is an absolutely wild ride. I’ve been following the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, and this one somehow manages to crank up the chaos, humor, and emotional gut-punches all at once. The worldbuilding expands in really unexpected ways, with more focus on the darker, almost mythic side of the dungeon, but it still keeps that razor-sharp wit and over-the-top action that makes the series so addictive.
Carl and Donut’s dynamic is as strong as ever — ridiculous, heartwarming, and snarky in all the right ways. The story balances tension and comedy perfectly, and just when you think you know what’s coming next, it surprises you.
If you’ve read the earlier books, this is a must. If you haven’t — start from book one and prepare for one of the most fun, insane, and surprisingly emotional series out there. - Joe FFull tilt, wild, entertaining, and an addictive read.I seldom read novels, let alone a series of novels. This is my first review for the DCC books, and this is where I believe the story takes all the way off. It is a fast-paced, quick quipped, complex, and humorous run through the floor. I haven't laughed so hard or been so hooked on a series since I discovered Deadpool as a kid. The writing has the perfect blend of crass, snark, elegance, and heart that I didn't know I was missing in my literary experiences. Thank you, Matt, for all your hard work. They will not break us.
- Madeleine GarcesAmazing series, would recommend for new readersLots of fun references and an amazing story. Just finished book 7 and reviewing the previous ones. Somehow skipped book 3, but that seems to be the joke norm somehow.