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Judicator Jane 2
As Jane uncovers Alur's secrets, she learns a terrible truth.
After the monumental events in the Wastelands Jane now leaves on a mission to discover who built the enigmatic System and why it brought her to Alur. On top of that, she needs to take care of the demonic horde she is now responsible for, along with helping any others she can along the way.
But there is an insidious evil here, festering in the most unexpected of places. Can she unravel the mystery in time? Or will the lure for power pull her down a path of darkness?
Ancient forces, deadly monsters, intricate politics, and awkward social situations. Jane must navigate them all in this new world while grappling with her ominously evolving Judicator class.
Can Jane make the right choices? But with unbridled power, does she even need to?
About the Judicator Jane is an isekai (portal fantasy) LitRPG set in an expansive universe rich with history. The forces of good and evil stand at the precipice of apocalypse. Will Jane find the answers she seeks? Or will the unforgiving world, harsh trials, and the burden of carrying a horrific power corrupt her innocent spirit?
390 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 29, 2024
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Brian Rouleau
9 books38 followersBrian Rouleau writes books, makes games, and enjoys visiting bakeries. He is the husband of an amazing wife and a father to a daughter who is far more creative than he is.
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March 15, 2026
Great start in the first book. The second isn't nearly as funny because it's necessary for characters to grow and not just be wildly OP for hardly any reason. Especially since this IS a LitRPG where leveling is everything.
But I DID enjoy the weird juxtapositions and the heavy reliance on Wisdom versus Justice. It's refreshing.
Subverted expectations are also pretty great, too. :)
But I DID enjoy the weird juxtapositions and the heavy reliance on Wisdom versus Justice. It's refreshing.
Subverted expectations are also pretty great, too. :)
October 20, 2024
This book left me completely unresponsive. What the author did here might have been better suited for the first book, and while I commend him for addressing some flaws I found in the first, the story itself left me cold. I think this stems from the fact that I fundamentally don’t like Jane’s powers. “Judging” people... even though we do it all the time, the idea of an entity doing it with its own moral code bothers me. Not to mention the disparity between +1 and -30. What happens in the book is already starting to fade from my memory, so I’d say I just wasn’t in the mood to read it and was disappointed.
March 17, 2024
Really fun read.
This second book is really a fun if fairly frustrating read. I like Jane. She reminds me of me. A lot. And I now understand why people get so very cross with me, rushing headlong from one situation to the next with single minded focus and not stoping to consider the consequences or listen to wiser heads. Not always, sometimes I do, like Jane, listen to others, and even seek out their advice, but yeah, I totally get it now. I'll definitely be reading the next one though.
This second book is really a fun if fairly frustrating read. I like Jane. She reminds me of me. A lot. And I now understand why people get so very cross with me, rushing headlong from one situation to the next with single minded focus and not stoping to consider the consequences or listen to wiser heads. Not always, sometimes I do, like Jane, listen to others, and even seek out their advice, but yeah, I totally get it now. I'll definitely be reading the next one though.
March 24, 2024
This was a toss up.
The way book one ended left several direction this one could go in. A political based story was not the best choice given the main character. It felt that she was led around for the whole book. This was a three star book until the very last bit, the ending pulled it out and set up a very good looking book three. This is worth finishing but some parts are a trudge.
The way book one ended left several direction this one could go in. A political based story was not the best choice given the main character. It felt that she was led around for the whole book. This was a three star book until the very last bit, the ending pulled it out and set up a very good looking book three. This is worth finishing but some parts are a trudge.
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August 12, 2026I STILL don't know if I actually like this series... but apparently I can't put it down, so make of that what you will.
Book two somehow got its claws into me even more than the first. I'm completely invested in seeing where this increasingly ridiculous journey goes, and I think I actually enjoyed this one more.
I still HATE the AI/system character. I'm sorry. I know what it's trying to do — it wants that completely unhinged, sarcastic Dungeon Crawler Carl AI energy — but for me it just doesn't land. My original description still stands: this is the Temu version of Dungeon Crawler Carl. 😂
But apparently it's one of those surprisingly decent Temu purchases because HERE I STILL AM.
There's just something about this series. The world, the system, the law, the absolute madness of the journey... it keeps dragging me back in. Every time I think I'm done, suddenly I've read another five chapters.
Do I love it? I genuinely still don't know.
Am I invested? Unfortunately, yes.
Will I be reading book three?
...also unfortunately, yes.
Book two somehow got its claws into me even more than the first. I'm completely invested in seeing where this increasingly ridiculous journey goes, and I think I actually enjoyed this one more.
I still HATE the AI/system character. I'm sorry. I know what it's trying to do — it wants that completely unhinged, sarcastic Dungeon Crawler Carl AI energy — but for me it just doesn't land. My original description still stands: this is the Temu version of Dungeon Crawler Carl. 😂
But apparently it's one of those surprisingly decent Temu purchases because HERE I STILL AM.
There's just something about this series. The world, the system, the law, the absolute madness of the journey... it keeps dragging me back in. Every time I think I'm done, suddenly I've read another five chapters.
Do I love it? I genuinely still don't know.
Am I invested? Unfortunately, yes.
Will I be reading book three?
...also unfortunately, yes.
March 16, 2024
Intriguing
Everything we learn about this world, we learn along side Jane, her ignorance is our ignorance, and so we get just as surprised by the twists and turns.
We get the view of other characters, get more to each story and results of her actions, but still, when something new and crazy is introduced, the signs were all there, but I still wouldn't expect it.
Wonderfully done.
Everything we learn about this world, we learn along side Jane, her ignorance is our ignorance, and so we get just as surprised by the twists and turns.
We get the view of other characters, get more to each story and results of her actions, but still, when something new and crazy is introduced, the signs were all there, but I still wouldn't expect it.
Wonderfully done.
May 14, 2026
A good continuation of the story. I would prefer more of a curve in dramatic tension leading to resolution. Good but it's pretty flat in tension.
September 17, 2026
DNF. Flaws in the FMC become more noticeable. Didn't like the way in which Luck was explained. Not sure why it would be a multiplier stat when no other stat seems to have that. Also the low luck thing didn't make much sense. Then her advantages got mitigated for reasons that don't make much sense either. Oh well.
August 14, 2026
A világ felfedezésének izgalma alábbhagyott, és Jane szerencséje, tényleg csillagászati mértékű, ráadásul exponenciálisan érvényesül a hatása. Vagyis egy nagyon-nagyon szerencsés ellenfélhez képest az ő mázlifaktora annyiszor nagyobb, hogy... nos képzelj el egy számot, aminek a végén több mint 180 db nulla áll! Az akkora szám, hogy még felfogni sem lehet, mert az ismert világegyetemben (pedig az jó nagy) annyi csillag van, hogy ahhoz kb. 25 db nulla kell, és annyi atom, hogy ahhoz kb. 80 db nulla kell, mi meg 180 nulláról beszélünk.
Ez gyakorlatilag azt jelenti, hogy Jane-nel szemben senkinek nincs esélye, a szerencséje bármilyen bajból kihúzza (és van vagy 8 kötet a sorozatban), szóval tuti nem halálos, akármibe is keveredik. Ettől kicsit visszaesett nálam az izgalomfaktor, keresek valami ütősebbet.
Ez gyakorlatilag azt jelenti, hogy Jane-nel szemben senkinek nincs esélye, a szerencséje bármilyen bajból kihúzza (és van vagy 8 kötet a sorozatban), szóval tuti nem halálos, akármibe is keveredik. Ettől kicsit visszaesett nálam az izgalomfaktor, keresek valami ütősebbet.
March 1, 2024
A Bright Future for the Series
I liked the first book in this series, but I felt it had several flaws. The plot was relatively simple, and while some aspects of the worldbuilding had appeal, most of it was fairly generic. Additionally almost all of the loose ends were tied up in the ending. This left very little for the sequel to explore, at least at the start. I also felt that Jane as a character wasn't particularly interesting, or at least not as interesting as I had hoped.
I found this book to be such a wild improvement over the first one that it's sort of unbelievable, honestly.
The world is built out much more, and it goes way beyond just standard Tolkien fantasy. There are real considerations of what a System does to a society and how different their thinking can be from ours.
The plot is much more complex, and Jane has a great character arc involving how naive she is. Additionally, the ending properly feels like it's setting up an epic adventure series.
I stayed up the whole night reading it and couldn't put it down. Eagerly awaiting book 3!
I liked the first book in this series, but I felt it had several flaws. The plot was relatively simple, and while some aspects of the worldbuilding had appeal, most of it was fairly generic. Additionally almost all of the loose ends were tied up in the ending. This left very little for the sequel to explore, at least at the start. I also felt that Jane as a character wasn't particularly interesting, or at least not as interesting as I had hoped.
I found this book to be such a wild improvement over the first one that it's sort of unbelievable, honestly.
The world is built out much more, and it goes way beyond just standard Tolkien fantasy. There are real considerations of what a System does to a society and how different their thinking can be from ours.
The plot is much more complex, and Jane has a great character arc involving how naive she is. Additionally, the ending properly feels like it's setting up an epic adventure series.
I stayed up the whole night reading it and couldn't put it down. Eagerly awaiting book 3!
March 4, 2024
Reading new authors is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're going to get. Ratings don't help much, though fairly detailed reviews can - and those run the risk of spoiling the book.
I've thoroughly enjoyed both Judicator Jane books. The main problem with them is there's no way he can write them as fast as I want to read them.
His characters are nicely fleshed out and seem true to themselves even when mis-guessing Jane's motives. Nearly all of his characters are interesting.
Jane's growth is interesting to watch. The author puts her in morally ambiguous situations, causing her to doubt herself from time to time, raising tough questions about the unintended consequences of actions deemed right at the time. The author also does a good job of showing how miscommunication is so easy, especially between Jane and others.
This book, and the series are like one of my favorite chocolates in the box. I hope the author maintains the interest and the quality he has begun. I look forward to more in the series.
I've thoroughly enjoyed both Judicator Jane books. The main problem with them is there's no way he can write them as fast as I want to read them.
His characters are nicely fleshed out and seem true to themselves even when mis-guessing Jane's motives. Nearly all of his characters are interesting.
Jane's growth is interesting to watch. The author puts her in morally ambiguous situations, causing her to doubt herself from time to time, raising tough questions about the unintended consequences of actions deemed right at the time. The author also does a good job of showing how miscommunication is so easy, especially between Jane and others.
This book, and the series are like one of my favorite chocolates in the box. I hope the author maintains the interest and the quality he has begun. I look forward to more in the series.
July 7, 2026
The core idea of the story is still very good, however the politics are just bad. Nobles that apparently know more than Jane about what happens in Grandia still don't take her seriously, even though she controls the most dangerous army in the kingdom and has access to extremely rare materials that have already made her a lot of money.
The nobles also don't act like people from high society except for their arrogance and recklessness. Nobles do not serve you food and don't go fetch something to drink for someone else for example. And they definitely don't run around commoners without retainers and guards present.
Very annoying is that Jane wants to lead the demons, but just gives vague instructions and then fucks off again. You can't just leave people on vague orders, especially people with a different common sense, and then be surprised again and again what they do...
The nobles also don't act like people from high society except for their arrogance and recklessness. Nobles do not serve you food and don't go fetch something to drink for someone else for example. And they definitely don't run around commoners without retainers and guards present.
Very annoying is that Jane wants to lead the demons, but just gives vague instructions and then fucks off again. You can't just leave people on vague orders, especially people with a different common sense, and then be surprised again and again what they do...
July 26, 2024
Again, I really love Isekai books where the MC is a woman, and this series has been great so far.
Judicator Jane 2 picks up right where book one left off, after the Demon / Human standoff and Judgement in the Wastelands, brought peace between the demons and the lands of men.
Now though, Jane needs to figure out her purpose and sets out to learn more about the land of Alur. Jane manages to stumble into a few tricky situations, and her luck, isn't the instant fix she thought it was.
I love the deeper development of the world, the politics and the system. I wish there was more Pogg and Mint in this book, but I enjoyed meeting new characters and watching Jane win more people over.
On to book 3.
Judicator Jane 2 picks up right where book one left off, after the Demon / Human standoff and Judgement in the Wastelands, brought peace between the demons and the lands of men.
Now though, Jane needs to figure out her purpose and sets out to learn more about the land of Alur. Jane manages to stumble into a few tricky situations, and her luck, isn't the instant fix she thought it was.
I love the deeper development of the world, the politics and the system. I wish there was more Pogg and Mint in this book, but I enjoyed meeting new characters and watching Jane win more people over.
On to book 3.
June 18, 2025
Uggg I saw that coming a mile away foolish pog gets pulled into a cult and I really didn't care 😒 he has the wrong personality to be a chosen he is easily lead around and has no self preservation. He let's himself get pulled into murdering people and just takes someone he doesn't even know tell him what to do. And jane she always finds a way out but she makes alot of stupid mistakes along the way let's hope she will not have to fight or save pog. I keep thinking jane will get her priorities straight but she's all over the place worrying about and digging into mundane things and focusing on how the system works and trying to go home ( WHY ) home to what she has no family no job and a boring life I hate it when the mc focuses on going home so stupid get it together
March 17, 2024
Jane grows up
Well, to some degree, she does. Jane, having bright peace between demons and men, is now trying to figure out her place in this world. Her cynicism towards the system is tested, and she has to navigate some really intriguing trials.
I found the book a fun read, for the most part. There's were moments it kind of bogged down, but then things would get interesting and I couldn't put the book down. I gave it 5 stars in the end because I plan on reading the next book in the series and, in the end, I liked this one.
If you've read the first book in the series and enjoyed it, this is a fun opportunity to check back in on Jane and see how she's doing.
Well, to some degree, she does. Jane, having bright peace between demons and men, is now trying to figure out her place in this world. Her cynicism towards the system is tested, and she has to navigate some really intriguing trials.
I found the book a fun read, for the most part. There's were moments it kind of bogged down, but then things would get interesting and I couldn't put the book down. I gave it 5 stars in the end because I plan on reading the next book in the series and, in the end, I liked this one.
If you've read the first book in the series and enjoyed it, this is a fun opportunity to check back in on Jane and see how she's doing.
January 8, 2025
2 days to finish. Addicted to this Isekai
I read the first book in two days. I just finished this. I just can't put these down. They are such great storycrafting. I love the MC and the epic abilities she has and the exponentially growing skills she is getting in line with the expanding world and characters. I love this series. Getting book 3 as soon as I finish writing this review.
I read the first book in two days. I just finished this. I just can't put these down. They are such great storycrafting. I love the MC and the epic abilities she has and the exponentially growing skills she is getting in line with the expanding world and characters. I love this series. Getting book 3 as soon as I finish writing this review.
March 1, 2024
Brilliant
One of the best LitRPG books I have read for a long time, loved the character builds and the background stories of their lives, excellent descriptive story telling regarding their individual skill traits, Judicator Jane is my favourite heroine of all time, thank you for this exciting read Mr Rouleau, looking forward to book 3 of the series
One of the best LitRPG books I have read for a long time, loved the character builds and the background stories of their lives, excellent descriptive story telling regarding their individual skill traits, Judicator Jane is my favourite heroine of all time, thank you for this exciting read Mr Rouleau, looking forward to book 3 of the series
January 8, 2025
Wow another great litRPG. In this story the humor takes a backstep, while Judicator Jane tries to work out the intricacies of not only the system, but of the people and their political machinations in the new world Jane finds herself confronting. Even as the Demon Lord she has a lot to learn!
So yeah do yourself a favor and pick-up this action-filled adventure!
So yeah do yourself a favor and pick-up this action-filled adventure!
September 8, 2025
If u like 1 you'll like 2!
This is continuation of book 1. Immediately picks up from where it was left off which I love. Not a fan of the ...2 years later kinda of thing myself. Humor was great and story line became fractured with Pogg, Jane and Grandia. But ALL are good and you just know it's going to culminate into a grand ending once we get there!
This is continuation of book 1. Immediately picks up from where it was left off which I love. Not a fan of the ...2 years later kinda of thing myself. Humor was great and story line became fractured with Pogg, Jane and Grandia. But ALL are good and you just know it's going to culminate into a grand ending once we get there!
January 7, 2026
This series continues to confound and intrigue
Once again I am bemused and enthralled as this strange world evolves from simply black and white to a kaleidoscope of new discoveries. I, like Jane, really want to know what the system is, who made it and why is she living in it. I'll just have to keep reading to find out!
Once again I am bemused and enthralled as this strange world evolves from simply black and white to a kaleidoscope of new discoveries. I, like Jane, really want to know what the system is, who made it and why is she living in it. I'll just have to keep reading to find out!
January 30, 2026
Jane #2
The adventure continues and I'm enjoying how her seemingly simple commands are being weirdly misinterpreted.
The poor luck luckless population are abuse EVERYWHERE.
Can't say I'm sorry about the Royal family, bunch of sickos got what they deserved.
I'm excited to start book 3.
The adventure continues and I'm enjoying how her seemingly simple commands are being weirdly misinterpreted.
The poor luck luckless population are abuse EVERYWHERE.
Can't say I'm sorry about the Royal family, bunch of sickos got what they deserved.
I'm excited to start book 3.
March 1, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Loved the 1st book and it could have been a standalone- with just a few questions not answered. This one was fun to read but feels more like a bridge to the next adventure/question/answer. The friends start to separate and new characters are introduced! Fun read! On to #3.
Loved the 1st book and it could have been a standalone- with just a few questions not answered. This one was fun to read but feels more like a bridge to the next adventure/question/answer. The friends start to separate and new characters are introduced! Fun read! On to #3.
March 1, 2024
every bit is good as the first one
I have been waiting for this book to come out, and as soon as it did, I had to grab it and read it. Really good book, now have to wait for the next one. Read this series, you won’t be disappointed.
I have been waiting for this book to come out, and as soon as it did, I had to grab it and read it. Really good book, now have to wait for the next one. Read this series, you won’t be disappointed.
March 3, 2024
Fun, plots and twists
So many interesting plots and twists. Jane King is a regular woman, turned into an awesome character caught in a world she has no knowledge of. The System, manipulating each person in the world, impacts everything. Can't wait until book #3 comes out!
So many interesting plots and twists. Jane King is a regular woman, turned into an awesome character caught in a world she has no knowledge of. The System, manipulating each person in the world, impacts everything. Can't wait until book #3 comes out!
October 11, 2024
Read this series!
Excitement, magic, demons, a mysterious system, and a young human who has to make sense of it all. Loving this series and the storyline and character development. On to book 3 ! I need to see what happens next.
Excitement, magic, demons, a mysterious system, and a young human who has to make sense of it all. Loving this series and the storyline and character development. On to book 3 ! I need to see what happens next.
January 31, 2025
I was not encouraged by the direction that the author took with the first 80% of book 2, but I did find the ending more interesting and will probably continue to book 3. I would love to see Jane's character filled out a little more with real interactions with other ongoing characters.
May 13, 2025
a bit slow
Which isn’t surprising in a Slice of Life type story. You *do* get a sense that the world has other things going on that the MC is not involved in.
I already bought book 3, but I think I’m going to read something else before diving back in.
Which isn’t surprising in a Slice of Life type story. You *do* get a sense that the world has other things going on that the MC is not involved in.
I already bought book 3, but I think I’m going to read something else before diving back in.
March 13, 2026
Jane's character is developing along interesting lines as she penetrates below the surface of society in her new world, and find some unpleasant practices. Nicely handled and well written - good reading! Looking forward to future developments as the series progresses!
April 8, 2026
I just can't put these books down. After finishing the first of the series I immediately started with the second and finished it in a day.
Without spoilers, I'll just say I love the way this book take things that should be clear cut black and white and thoroughly turns them gray.
Without spoilers, I'll just say I love the way this book take things that should be clear cut black and white and thoroughly turns them gray.
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