As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World vol 2 (light novel) (As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill To Rise In The World (Light Novel) #2

by Miraijin A, Jimmy (Illustrator)

Ars Louvent isn't just the heir of a petty barony-he's also a reincarnated Japanese office worker! He isn't a fighter, and he doesn't know the first thing about his new world, but he does have one advantage that's crucial for anyone who hopes to get by as a lord. Namely, an unprecedented eye for talent, granted to him by his special Appraisal! Thanks to that skill-and to his lack of consideration for his prospective retainers' ages and origins-Ars has managed to gather up a formidable team of talented followers. Unfortunately, the empire he lives in is teetering on the brink of civil war. To make matters worse, the cornerstone of House Louvent and Ars's father, Raven, has passed away at the worst possible moment! Ars has no choice but to take up his father's mantle, make full use of his retainers' talents, and protect and expand his territory as war rages around him, lest he lose everything he holds dear!

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Fiction

249 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 27, 2023

Reviews

[Pieter · Rating 4 out of 5]

As another reviewer pointed out, a nice mix of a serious and at the same light-hearted (without shifting into comedy) story. The fact that those around the MC all have a vital role to fulfil, and it is a story about politics and military campaigns which have been done reasonably well, are for me another big plus. There is little action though, and some of the behavior of the main characters do get into the over-the-top extreme common in anime. For example, we know Mireille is lazy and rude, no need to make it so extreme you wonder why she still lives. Not that is was new, and for the most part a minor complaint, I do find it a bit irritating though. No cliff hanger ending, but it is very much the first volume of a 2-part (at least according to the afterword) arc. So a good read that fitted my expectations.

[Genielle Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

I really enjoy reading this series. It's fun and serious all at once. I look forward to more from this author.