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Daniel leaves his quiet life behind and heads to a dungeon town, determined to make a living as an adventurer with his rare healing gift. Teaming up with fellow novices, he delves into dangerous labyrinths where every fight demands sacrifice and careful teamwork to survive.

You'll like it if you enjoy

  • A dedicated healer MC
  • Dungeon diving and party teamwork
  • Slice-of-life LitRPG pacing
  • Found-family bonds

Good to know

  • Individual books are fairly short
  • Shifting tenses in the prose
  • A slow-paced, low-stakes narrative

How it ends: The ending is divisive, leaving some readers emotional and satisfied while others call it an abrupt, sad, or unresolved conclusion.

Tags

  • Ensemble Cast
  • Weak to Strong
  • Found Family
  • No Romance
  • Lighthearted
  • Slice of Life
  • Slow Progression
  • Coming of Age
  • Dungeon Diving
  • LitRPG Elements
  • Political Intrigue
  • Tournament Arc

Reading order

  1. Cover for A Healer's Gift: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 1)

    Book 1: A Healer's Gift

    242 pages5h audio2017

    Daniel is a Gifted healer, able to mend even the most severe injuries with a touch. However, this divine ability comes with a steep price few would dare to pay. Torn between the demands of his powerful Gift, his sense of duty, and his personal aspirations, Daniel embarks on a journey to a bustling Dungeon Town. Here, he intends to begin his new life as an Adventurer. His path to success in this dangerous world, teeming with monsters and treacherous dungeons, will hinge on the companions he gathers and the combat skills he masters. A Healer's Gift, the inaugural book in Tao Wong's new adult LitRPG fantasy series, introduces readers to an epic world featuring a classic leveling system and drawing inspiration from Japanese light novels. Prepare for a tale of adventuring and heroics.

  2. Cover for An Adventurer's Heart: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 2)

    Book 2: An Adventurer's Heart

    240 pages5.5h audio2017

    In An Adventurer's Heart, the second book in the Adventures on Brad series, Daniel and Asin return from their time with the Army with one clear goal: complete the dungeon in Karlak. But brute determination alone won't be enough—they need better gear, higher levels, and new skills before they can tackle what lies ahead. Accepting a quest that takes them out of Karlak entirely, the two adventurers set off across the Kingdom of Brad, discovering that not every meaningful challenge happens inside a dungeon.

    The journey across Brad is as much about growth as it is about preparation. Through encounters along the road, Daniel and Asin pick up life lessons that no dungeon crawl could teach, deepening the partnership between them. A traditional fantasy story enriched with LitRPG elements, An Adventurer's Heart keeps the series' focus on character and world-building while steadily raising the stakes for the dungeon challenge still waiting for them back home.

  3. Cover for A Dungeon's Soul: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 3)

    Book 3: A Dungeon's Soul

    277 pages4.5h audio2017

    When the Karlak Dungeon mysteriously re-opens with a brand new, unpredictable configuration, a frantic race to the finish begins. Adventurers Daniel and Asin, joined by Omrak, form a party determined to be the first to conquer its transformed depths. This isn't just a quest for glory; it's a desperate challenge against time itself. Inside, they face an array of never-before-seen monsters, cunningly redesigned traps, and bewildering new floor layouts that demand their utmost skill and cooperation. This *traditional fantasy story* features compelling LitRPG elements, presented in the engaging Japanese light novel format of short, slice-of-life features. Will the adventurers overcome the Dungeon's renewed challenges and emerge victorious?

  4. Cover for The Arena's Call: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 4)

    Book 4: The Arena's Call

    258 pages4.5h audio2018

    Join Daniel and his friends, a group of Advanced Adventurers, as they journey to Silverholt, a city brimming with larger, more perilous Dungeons. Fresh from their Beginner Dungeon triumphs, they expect to find new challenges, but instead, they're met with a distinct lack of respect from the city's veteran Adventurers. If they hope to gain entry to the coveted new Dungeon and earn their place, they must train relentlessly, overcome struggles, and prove their worth in a grueling arena battle.

    This traditional fantasy tale, part of The Adventures of Brad series, blends classic adventure with LitRPG elements. Follow the exploits of a quick-witted Catkin, a steadfast Healer, and an eager barbarian as they fight for recognition and glory.

  5. Cover for The Adventurer’s Bond: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 5)

    Book 5: The Adventurer’s Bond

    233 pages5h audio2019

    Prepare for a new Dungeon, new friends, and more danger than ever in The Adventurer's Bond, book 5 of the Adventures on Brad LitRPG series. Daniel Chai's tight-knit adventuring party now includes two crucial new members: a silent, terse Ranger and a maverick Enchanter, adding fresh dynamics to a team already featuring a Healer, a Catkin, and a loud Barbarian. Chosen as one of only two teams to delve into a newly re-opened Dungeon, the pressure is immense to perform and clear its treacherous floors. This young adult fantasy plunges Daniel's group into their greatest challenge yet, promising thrilling encounters with monsters, strategic use of stat screens, and the strengthening of bonds amidst escalating threats.

  6. Cover for The Forest's Silence: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 6)

    Book 6: The Forest's Silence

    237 pages5.5h audio2019

    Having just escaped the Dungeon, Daniel and his new party members are pulled into a fresh challenge in The Forest's Silence, book 6 of the Adventures on Brad series. Their Ranger, Tula, embarks on an expedition quest, leading Daniel and his city-dwelling friends deep into a magical, untamed forest. This new environment presents a stark contrast to their previous experiences, forcing them to confront unknown dangers, including monstrous aerial creatures, and unravel deeper mysteries threatening the world of Brad. As everyday heroes in this young adult LitRPG / GameLit fantasy, inspired by popular isekai and Japanese light novels, Daniel and his companions must adapt to survive, discover the forest's secrets, and continue their journey to make a living as adventurers.

  7. Cover for The Guild's Demands: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 7)

    Book 7: The Guild's Demands

    285 pages4.5h audio2021

    Daniel Chai enjoys a steady routine of adventuring and dungeon delving with his friends. However, his hidden truth as a truly Gifted healer is abruptly exposed, shattering his simple life. Daniel’s worst fears materialize as powerful adventuring guilds, hungry for his unique abilities, aggressively attempt to recruit him and his companions – regardless of their consent. Now, Daniel must navigate the treacherous waters of guild politics and noble interests, turning his once uncomplicated existence into a desperate fight for autonomy.

    The Guild's Demands is book seven of the Adventures on Brad LitRPG young adult fantasy series, delving into the pressures faced by a rare talent in a world that seeks to control him.

  8. Cover for A Capital's Perils: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 8)

    Book 8: A Capital's Perils

    289 pages5h audio2022

    In May You Receive the Attention of Those in High Places, book eight of the Adventures on Brad LitRPG young adult fantasy series, Daniel finds himself in the very situation he sought to avoid. The Royal Family has summoned him to Warmount, the capital of Brad, plunging him into a world of noble politics and royal entanglements he must navigate.

    Daniel’s challenge is twofold: maintain his Adventuring career amidst the courtly intrigue and survive the capital itself. This task is complicated by a difficult Labyrinth and the fact that Warmount isn't just a city—it’s a Master Class dungeon. From the bestselling author of the System Apocalypse and A Thousand Li, and inspired by Japanese light novels like Dan Machi, this installment promises peril and adventure in equal measure.

  9. Cover for A Royal Ending: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure (Adventures on Brad Book 9)

    Book 9: A Royal Ending

    309 pages5h audio2022

    A Royal Ending is the final book in Tao Wong's Adventurers on Brad LitRPG fantasy series. Daniel's diverse team—including a gifted healer, Catkin, and Northern barbarian warrior—faces a new challenge: an impetuous Prince joins their ranks. Impatient to prove himself, the Prince struggles to fit in, raising questions for Daniel about whether a royal can truly be an adventurer or a friend.

    As the team trains, long-held political forces stir in the shadows, ensnaring Daniel and his companions in dangerous noble intrigues. Caught in the escalating conflict, Daniel must ultimately confront how much he is willing to sacrifice for his friend and fellow adventurer. This thrilling young adult conclusion explores loyalty and identity within a richly detailed, LitRPG-inspired world.

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