Bad to the Throne Audiobook – The Good Guys, Book 15

Sometimes, I crave an audiobook that lets me hit pause on adulting and dive headfirst into a world where chaos reigns, logic is optional, and the main character’s only superpower seems to be “wing it harder.” That’s exactly how I felt lounging on my back porch with a cold brew in hand, listening to Eric Ugland’s *Bad to the Throne*, Book 15 of The Good Guys series. If you’ve ever wanted your RPG campaigns spiked with extra memes and less common sense—Montana’s kingdom is open for business.

There’s something weirdly sentimental about returning to Montana after all these books. He’s not just a protagonist; he feels like that one friend who always finds new ways to set himself (and everyone else) on fire—but somehow makes it work out in the end. Now that he finally has a throne? He hasn’t changed at all, except maybe his messes have gotten bigger. As someone who works in education (and has seen more than her share of accidental chaos turn into unexpected success), there’s real comfort in watching Montana flail through bureaucracy and palace intrigue with nothing but brute force, bad jokes, and whatever magic item was lying around.

I laughed out loud more times than I care to admit. The stat menus are as ridiculous as ever (“You GAINED: Pain Resistance [Level 12]”), perks stack up like coupons on double-discount day, and the system notifications still feel like your snarkiest roommate piping up at the worst possible moment. LitRPG can sometimes get bogged down in stats or rules-lawyering; here, it’s delightfully unhinged—the numbers exist mostly so Montana can break them.

One thing this book does so well—and why I keep coming back—is letting Montana fail upward without losing heart or humor. It reminds me of those classroom moments when things go hilariously sideways but lead somewhere great anyway; mistakes aren’t flaws here—they’re fuel for adventure. There are plenty of kingly challenges: politics gone sideways, nobles scheming behind every curtain, infrastructure headaches galore…but Montana handles them with such offbeat charm you genuinely want him to win (even if it means accidentally launching a coup with fart jokes). You won’t find Tolkien-level gravitas—what you will find is genuine warmth underneath all the bluster.

The supporting cast remains golden—Duncan straight-laced as ever amid bedlam; Helena equal parts danger and devotion; Gary…well, Gary continues being absolutely iconic (can trolls get spin-offs?). Every banter-filled scene made me wish I could join their pub nights—even knowing how wrong things would go.

Now let me heap praise where it belongs: Neil Hellegers’ narration isn’t just good—it might be essential. His delivery brings out every ounce of sarcasm in Montana’s voice while nailing comedic timing across system announcements and wild ensemble dialogue alike. There were several passages where his performance alone had me replaying scenes for another round of giggles—a true feat given this series’ relentless pace.

Are there downsides? Maybe! Some subplots whiz by so fast they blur together; if you’re looking for tight plotting or deep philosophical arcs…maybe pick another genre? But honestly—I don’t listen for that here. What matters is that reckless spirit: each misstep adds up not only XP but also genuine affection for these characters who never take themselves too seriously.

*Bad to the Throne* delivers pure gamer energy—from meme-worthy battles solved by chickens or doors right through kingdom-building-by-accident—and somehow manages heartfelt moments beneath all its riotous fun. If you want escapist joy mixed with “how did we even survive this” camaraderie? Download now—and brace yourself for whatever wild quest comes next!