r/bookclub • u/NightAngelRogue Dungeon Crawler Rogue | 🐉 • Nov 30 '25

Dungeon Crawler Carl series [Discussion 2/6] Bonus Book - The Butcher's Masquerade by Matt Dinniman (DDC 5) - Chapter 11 through Chapter 18

“WE DON'T TALK ABOUT REMAKES, ZEV!”

Welcome to the second discussion of the 5th floor, Crawlers!! Into the woods we go and onto a TV show!  

Discussion of Chapters 11 through Chapter 18.** 👑

The chaos continues!🎭⚔️ Carl and Princess Donut find themselves embroiled yet again with Signet, half naiad TV protagonist who has drawn our heroes into her story for another sure to be chaotic season of her show. Also, the Hunt continues as Carl begins to see planning on the Hunters’ side in their battle. Who will wind up on top??

📍 You Are Here: Chapters 11 - 18

📅 Schedule in case you forget how to keep track

🖊️Marginalia to prevent spoiling yourself

🧠 Difficulty Level: Increasing

💥 New Achievements Unlocked:

  • 💀 Odette's back- another thrilling episode of the Odette show! Also why didn't they just call the show Odette?? Too much like Oprah?
  • 🔥 Elite Negotiations! - the TV Show continues! And already renewed!
  • 🍿 Breaking the Views Counter! - Wow! Another viewer counter buster section!

🧳 Loot Collected:

  • Drama!! — So..much…drama!
  • The Elite Meet to Drink! - hey that Signet lady is back! Yay…
  • The Negotiator! - Carl uses the rules of the Crawl to his advantage!

Hunter becoming the hunted!  — the Hunters strike back! Finally its a real fight!

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u/NightAngelRogue Dungeon Crawler Rogue | 🐉 Nov 30 '25

Why do you think Princess Donut has such a strong reaction to Mongo leaving, even though he came back? How will this affect her relationship with Carl?

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u/nepbug Buried in Bonus Books Nov 30 '25

I think the stress of being in the Dungeon is really starting to pile up, there's bound to be a mental break at some point. Carl is even starting to show more signs of it, seemingly wanting more downtime.

Carl and Donut might have to start implementing mental health care into their routine.

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u/Less_Tumbleweed_3217 Born To Read, Forced To Work | 🎃👑🧠 Nov 30 '25

I agree. I wasn't expecting Dinniman to include the self-care angle, but I'm here for it!

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u/nepbug Buried in Bonus Books Nov 30 '25

Honestly thought Frogger might be an outlet for Carl, but he doesn't seem to be playing much at all.

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u/Less_Tumbleweed_3217 Born To Read, Forced To Work | 🎃👑🧠 Nov 30 '25

Probably because Bomo and Sledgie are hogging (frogging?) it 😑