Law

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While relistening to the entire series recently, I realised I had a bit of a brain fart and forgot to post a review of book 10. Ten books deep into Everybody Loves Large Chests, it’s obvious I am a sucker for this series. I’m here for Boxxy, that hero of chaos, that incorrigible loot hound, that perverted former box-shaped whirlwind of murder… and Law delivers more of that.

This entry slows things down a bit and throws Boxxy into a different kind of nightmare: babysitting. It’s not a joke (well, it is, but not only that). Boxxy gets roped into protecting three spoiled children of divine origins on orders from the Holy Inquisition led by the cold, calculating Sigmund Law. What follows is a strange mix of political tension, awkward social manoeuvring, and Boxxy barely restraining the urge to solve everything with violence.

This shift in tone works surprisingly well. The stakes aren’t always physical, but they feel real. Boxxy is forced to operate under scrutiny, play by other people’s rules, and navigate problems where brute force isn’t the easy answer. It doesn’t make Boxxy more human, it’s still very much the same gleefully amoral creature, but it does make the challenges more interesting.

The audiobook production, as always, is a huge part of the appeal. Soundbooth Theater’s full cast absolutely nails the pacing and personality of the story. Jeff Hays continues to be absurdly versatile, and the supporting cast bring distinct voices to even minor characters. The three children are annoying in exactly the right way, and Sigmund Law’s presence is sharp and unsettling. Like the rest of the series, there’s light sound design throughout. Nothing intrusive, but enough to enhance key moments.

Pacing-wise, this is a slower volume, and the action is dialed down compared to earlier entries. That’s not a flaw, but it’s worth knowing going in. The focus is more on tension and social maneuvering than on flashy combat or big spectacle. The shift feels intentional, like the world is starting to push back against Boxxy’s unchecked chaos. That friction adds weight, even when not much is technically happening.

The humor is still here in its dark, weird, and often ridiculous style, but it’s balanced with a creeping sense that Boxxy’s freewheeling murderhobo routine might not work forever. It’s not character growth in the traditional sense, but it’s evolution of a sort, and it keeps the story from getting stale.

All up, Law is a solid pivot point in the series. It trades some of the raw mayhem for a slower burn, but it doesn’t lose what makes Boxxy fun to follow. I’ve relistened to the series a few times now and always enjoy the ridiculousness. Book ten proves there’s still plenty of chaos left in Boxxy’s tank, and I’m already impatient for the next ride.

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