Reborn as a Demon Hat [A Monster Evolution Isekai LitRPG] BOOK 1 STUBBED

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-Now a Kindle Unlimited ebook, audiobook, and paperback:Reborn as a Demon Hat

Why evolve one monster when you can [evolve] them all?

Ethan Hawke's no stranger to Isekai stories. But now he's in one...as a hat.

A hat that can[Possess]creatures and[Steal]their skills.

Stuck in a world where monsters and hybrids are routinely hunted down and slain, Ethan's got his work cut out for him - especially considering that his System keeps painting a target on his back.

Because he's not just a regular Hat. He's the Archon. The Lord of all demons. The last, best hope for monsterkind.

And he won't stop until he’s become the most OP demon the world’s ever seen.

What to expect:

+ This story features aweak to Godlike OPprogression path.

+ Multi-Evolution! Why evolve one monster when you can steal and upgrade skills from them all? This story takes Ethan from lowly rat to colossal dragon and everything in between.

+ A fun fantasy with some darker moments. Follow Ethan and his party of hybrid-monsters as they clear dungeons, build an empire, and take down a militant order bent on controlling the world.

+ Skills, skills, and more skills plus unique synergies to be unlocked.

+ Multi-Level dungeon delving with loot, special events, and multi-phase Boss fights where the Bosses themselves are the prize.

+ Tense, fast-paced fight scenes in classic LitRPG style interspersed with quieter character moments (no harem)

+ Exploration of Free Will v Determinism is a major theme.

+ Catgirls, rabbitgirls, and Lycan warriors aplenty - fans of Final Fantasy will feel right at home (spoiler: they appear in chapter 9!). System in the story is sentient but not overly sarcastic.

Catch Demon Hat's official Amazon release here:Demon Hat Book 1

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Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2024
Author: J. S. Boyd

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Community Reviews(10)

drakeman42Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
overall really good, aside from a few scattered grammar mistakes it's really good, and honestly it's a really good intro to the monster evolution and possession genre or at least it was for me, now for LITRPG in general still good but not the best intro, but if you've been on this site for a while you have probably already read some
MelsivantRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Honestly I was skeptical how I would feel reading this wonderful story at first but once I started reading it just got better and better. It's so go I binged this story over the last two days and now I'm just sad because I have to wait longer for more of it. The overall theme maybe a little worn out but it gives a great spin off in this story with the ability to take over other beings in order to grow stronger and it's been great progress with in the story in and of itself. Love the fact the system itself actually has a personality to it and while it won't share much it does actually talk back to our MC. If you like stories about isekied people and strange things that get turned into then you'll enjoy this story as our MC Ethan the Demon Hat progresses from a weak hat into something formidable for the better of the world he's been made to be a part of. So sir back and enjoy the crazy ride with or Main character Ethan and his crazy journey through the world he's been made to join helping those that are different and outcasted by society.
SyntheticAberrationRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Let it be known that I do have a bias for novels with a non-human MC. One that was originally human at least, it's always interesting to see what path they'll take and how they'll change when they're something else...especially if what they become is hated by their former race.
I got hooked into this novel a lot faster than I thought, I like the MC's personality so far, he's not afraid to get his hands dirty...in fact, he's very willing and I like that.
He adapts quickly and is good at thinking on his feet. Blood for the Blood Archon, Skulls for the Archon's throne.
There's only one glaring flaw in this novel:
There aren't enough chapters, I need at least 1000 more.
AryuOcay1Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a great isekai litrpg story. The hero and his friends evolve over time time, not just in strength, but in character. It has the right mix of humor, action, suspense, and emotion. As Ethan learns more about his new world, and finds newer and stronger hosts, we also learn more about his friends and enemies. I’m rooting for him to change the world.
ShyMaskRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Hello there future Readers!
I'm just a random fan of the "reborn as a Demon Hat" and i said give a shot there actually lot well thought writing that goes into this story, more so than i can give credit for, few stories like this one spark a joy in me that my own works never could so give it a shot, I rather not spoil anything with this review so I'm just rambling go read the book!
EarthFireRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So I started off prepared to not like this, but was I wrong. It swept me up and I have enjoyed reading it non-stop and am now eagerly awaiting the next chapter. Definitely a story I could not put down!
It has character development, drama, and humor.
Not to mention bunnies!
I do not want to say too much as spoilers, but it has definitely been worth the time to write and I might just start reading it all over again to see what today bits I might have missed out on the first go around.
There are times the main character does foolish things, but let's be honest that is in fact the very essence of human nature.
Please do try to look at those moments and ask yourself if you had no prior knowledge of what is going on would you have made any different choices and what possible outcomes could happen from making said choices. I bring this up as people tend to lash out at a lot of good stories as authors tend to write life like scenarios and people get upset that the MC doesn't act perfect making choices. I want this author to know I really like his writing style and to let them know it is appreciated
KrutoniumRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
A fantastic story, that I am thoroughly enjoying. I r8 8/8 but also for real though. It's well written, following a... Mostly believable MC, who is, as advertised, a *hat*. Which is just fun. I love stories that take themselves seriously enough to not be nonsense, but not so seriously that everything must always make perfect sense. But also, Hat.
Only thing that would make it better would be if the hat figured out how to change what kind of Hat it was. Disguise itself. Infiltrate.
shaunwinsorRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
The story is pretty good
Let start with the characters they have emotional depth and even development. Though it might be to early to tell. Also the MC gives up his humanity like a certain tree ;)
The world building is already starting off good with great amounts of LOREEE!
Well it good I recommend
CLANKRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
TL;DR
Fast-Paced.
Great Fight Scenes
Sassy System
Deserved Victories
[OVERALL]
I don't like the MC... or at least, in the beginning, I didn't. It was hard to read this novel at first. Sure, the MC might be relatable to many readers, but with his shitty personality it was a huge turn-off. But then I... I got curious. Curious to know how will he get out of the crappy situation of... you know what, every situation he finds himself in is crappy. Each time I think 'He is a goner. There's absolutely no way he gonna make it.' Author somehow manages to amaze me, that too without using some ass-pull move. Oh, and the fast-paced fight scenes and frequently introduced new skills helped me not drop the book, too.
By the time I reached the end of Book 1, the MC had really grown on me. I had even begun to love the characters that I initially deemed as 2-D or too generic... Almost forgot to talk about the System, it is—No no no no no. I am not going to say anything about it. Read the novel and find out about it on your own. Trust me, you will not be disappointed with what the author did with the system near the end of the Book.
[STYLE]
It's a bit different (not in a bad way) from what I'm familiar with. Especially in how he chose a somewhat flexible progression system for better writing freedom. In this novel I only have a general idea about the strength of the characters and don't absolutely know who is stronger (few exceptions). Which absolutely helps (in my opinion) the author in writing the amazing fight scenes.
The fast pacing of the story leans more towards telling rather than showing, which might (in my opinion) makes it a bit less immersive. But you gain some, you lose some; that's life.
There are a few POV swaps, but they are so few that it's not a problem.
[STORY]
Any story that goes against Established Societal Norms gains a plus one. And a story about going against a God? Another plus one. The author wasn't kidding when he wrote [Exploration of Free Will v Determinism
Chase MatthewsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I wonder how many other people wrote that joke in their review title. Oh well, not gonna check. It's well written and kept me engaged. I'm used to seeing a lot of errors and a desperate need for a line editor, but not here. I loved the classic fantasy creatures mixed with the system dynamics. The cover art is one of the best I've ever seen!