Praise

Obesseus: Lord of the Buffet delivers a hilarious and imaginative adventure that blends satire, action, and heart in D.T. Tucker’s unique food-filled world. The reviewer praised its originality, humor, and kid-friendly appeal, calling it a must-read for young readers and families alike.

“In Obesseus World War Food by D.T. Tucker… Obesseus is pulled into an escalating food war… D.T. Tucker’s Slam-Fu series takes a leap forward… delivering a riot of imagination and action … The inventive food-based characters … are written with such panache that it’s impossible not to laugh.”

In this humor-filled adventure, a snack-loving hero will stand up for the right to eat tasty snacks against the chaos of food cults, the power of healthy eating regimes, and the treachery of power-hungry greens.

Once Monica Mango was Obesseus’ best friend—his burping companion and his favorite snack buddy. Then … she got BLENDED. Now Monica and her Juice Regime want to get rid of everything Obesseus loves—fried snacks, sauces, sugar, and even solid foods! Obesseus can’t understand what has happened to her, but he is angry and determined to stop her from detoxifying Snackland. To help him, he’s got some talented friends and the perfect martial art: Slam-Fu. He’ll face formidable enemies, from Commander Portion-Control to the lettuce-wrapped Romaine Ripper—and the dreaded Veggie King, Espearagas, who will usher in the biggest food fight Snackland has ever seen.

As the main character, Obesseus himself is simple, uncomplicated, and single-minded, making him the ideal anti-hero for this comedy quest. With a cast of supporting characters that draws heavily on popular food stereotypes and is filled to bursting with food-related puns, the story reminds readers that food and healthy eating are never as simple as they seem on the surface. And with the end of the war in the final chapter, readers are reminded of the importance of balance in anything food-related.

Funny and thought-provoking, this is a story that sparks conversations about healthy eating—especially for those who enjoy a lot of puns.

I just finished Obesseus Feast of Legends, and what a wild ride. This book tells the story of Obesseus. He is a hero. His belly is big. His heart is bigger. He just wants to eat dumplings. A former friend, Monica Mango, starts a war. She leads the “Juice Regime.” She hates solid food. Obesseus must fight. He learns a power called Slam-Fu. The book follows his journey. He defends the world of Buffetland. It is a huge, sprawling, absolutely massive food fight.

The writing is a total trip. Sentences are short. Sometimes just one word. Then a long, rambling thought. Things are yelled in capital letters. It felt less like reading a novel and more like reading a script. A script for the most frantic cartoon ever. The sheer number of ideas is surprising. The author just throws everything at the wall. And honestly? I loved watching it stick. It was a blast.

I really connected with the ideas here. The book is not just about food puns. It’s about big feelings. Obesseus himself is pure joy. He represents indulgence. He fights against control. The villains are great. They are juice-cleanse tyrants and asparagus-god dictators. I felt a lot for the side characters. Conflicted Tomato was my favorite. He just wants to know where he belongs. What a mood. I will say the plot gets messy. Part 1 was simple. Part 3 was just bananas. New characters kept appearing. Muffin Ninjas. Sinister Shrimp. A gaslighting grapefruit named Grant. It was a lot.

I am genuinely happy I read this. It is a messy, chaotic, and wonderful book. Do not read this if you want a quiet, serious story. This is not that. This book is loud. This book is strange. This book is wacky. I would recommend this to anyone with a wild imagination. It’s for people who grew up on hyperactive cartoons. It’s for anyone who just wants to see a hero win. A hero who wins with a full belly and a good burp.

“Obesseus: Lord of the Buffet reads like a comic book come to life in words… consistently hilarious, playful, and filled with creativity and heart.”