Sword of Justice: A LitRPG Adventure

The Adventures of Squire Yorick #1

by Ryan Rimmel

An action-packed new isekai LitRPG Adventure from Ryan Rimmel, bestselling author of Noobtown.

New world... New sword... Did somebody order a fearless knight?
When Yorick moves into his grandfather's house and discovers a mysterious, magical sword, he opens a portal into a fantasy realm known as Exigen.

Talk about being thrown into the deep end. If he wants to survive, he must battle monsters, level up, and learn to avoid vicious tentacle monsters.

With the fate of the Kingdom at stake, only Yorick and his enchanted sword can thwart the forces of evil. And who knows, in this new world, he might have finally found a home worth fighting for.

Join the adventure of a lifetime in this new fact-paced, laugh-filled isekai LitRPG Adventure from Ryan Rimmel, bestselling author of Noobtown.

Genres: Fantasy

474 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 27, 2025

Reviews

[NOMAD · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was just ok. There was nothing groundbreaking , it was just a generic lite LitRpg. It had a few funny parts, but it’s nothing that I would drop something else to read if the next book came out like I have done for other series. It’s an ok filler book while you are waiting for other releases

No major editing issues.

[Grayden Wagner · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book feels like the first book manuscript Ryan Rimmel ever wrote. I've read the first and second book of the series. By the end of the second book, it's starting to feel like the writing of the same person who authored Noobtown and Fifth Era Apocalypse... [both of which I recommend highly]

Squire Yorick lacks much depth of character. The first person narration style is repetitive, often telling and overexplaning, rather than showing the events. The main character is largely clueless about his new abilities, but so OP that he's better than everyone and he's rarely in actual danger.
He's a 19 year old who lacks self confidence, and is therefore constantly questioning himself - which is fair, but so repetitive and shallow that it's tedious, not inciteful.

Why did I read the second book? Hopeful it would get better (and it did eventually). It is a fun bit of adventure and distraction to have playing in the background when you can only spare half your brain... but I wouldn't recommend as a good read.

[Kosta Galabov · Rating 4 out of 5]

it is not as funny as the noob series Rimmel brilliantly develops, but this new story has its moments.
All in all, I liked it. It works well, doesn't try to be "too much", and is occasionally funny (probably not as much as the author expected). Unlike Jim's adventures, this one is not as virgin and more-so filled with cliche innuendos that make fun of themselves, which is nice, I like when lighthearted books do not take themselves seriously and just have fun with the inevitable cliches. Rimmel does that well.
I am certainly waiting for the continuation of the story

[Bryan Austin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ryan Rimmel spoiled us with the Noobtown series. This book is not as good. I get the feeling this book was forced upon him by the publisher, or he was trying to branch out to figure out what he is going to do after Noobtown ends. As such, here are my notes:
- I didn't care about the protagonist (whose name I seem to have forgotten). Something about his lackadaisical world view just made investing in him unappealing. He had motivations, but it felt like both the protagonist and I stopped caring about them for long periods.
- I loved Justice. I felt like I could never really trust him to be truthful, given that he had all the power and was driven by selfish motivations. I'm never really sure he had the protagonist's best interests in mind. Kill off the protagonist and keep Justice for book 2.
- This one is probably just me, but several times during this book, I found myself wondering how the current plot thread was supposed to help the protagonist achieve his goals. I don't know how to fix, probably not even a problem for other readers. Just throwing that out there.

[Richard Ottens · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m a big fan of the author and love the Noobtown series but this just did not do it for me. It was a little blah and just not that engaging . I’ll still probably get the next one in the series to see if it turns around.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was fine and has some potential. The core is a magic sword who expects its bearer to be a paragon of heroism, and the guy stuck with the sword who is just doing his best to survive. (It's not Noobtown, for better or worse.)

[Daniel S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read

The author has woven a fun story with plenty of action and humor. Some of the challenges are a bit unlikely, but magic I guess. I look forward to the next in the series.

[Verne Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting premise and a fun read.

Well paced with few editing misses.

Looking forward to reading more about Sir Yorick's adventures.

The rpg aspects are thin, but present.

[Shawn A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely love it

This is another wonderful adventure to go on. Ryan Rimmel once again delivers and if you enjoy Noobtown you will not be disappointed

[Will Knight]

Note to self: what an annoying beginning, annoying talking sword, don't care for the MC, the humor doesn't land for me. Just no.

[Andrey S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too YA to my taste.
In quality not even close to Noobtown.

[Jan-Richard Thommesen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining, but forgettable. Will pick up the second book if I remember I read the first book if it pops up while I am browsing for other books.

[Jared · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny

Great new story very funny good character progression and interactions
Looking forward to seeing how knightly Ricky can be in the future

[Dantegideon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t click with the sense of humour and so found it rather aggravating.

[Akshay · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ☆ ☆ 3 out of 5 stars

Sword of Justice: A LitRPG Adventure (The Adventures of Squire Yorick, Book 1) by Ryan Rimmel is a fast-moving isekai LitRPG debut that leaps straight into action. Yorick, a modern-day inheritor of a magical sword, is whisked into the realm of Exigen where leveling, monster fights, and tentacle horrors await. The premise promises classic genre fun—a fish-out-of-water hero, witty banter, and incremental growth toward saving a kingdom.

The pacing is relentless. Conflict pops up every few chapters, making for binge-worthy energy—but at the cost of narrative depth. Side plots like the sword’s mysterious origin or Yorick’s stakes in the wider world often feel under-explored, likely deferred to future volumes.

There’s merit in the humor and pace—Rimmel clearly knows how to write engaging fight scenes and light-hearted dialogue. Yet the prose sometimes drags. Typos and awkward phrasing (e.g., “blades of paper” or repetitive jargon like “pauldron”) can break immersion and suggest a weaker editorial finish.

Strengths:


Action-driven LitRPG structure with frequent leveling, monster battles, and system updates
Strong narrative momentum keeps chapters flowing rapidly
Enjoyable banter between Yorick and his sword, injecting charm


Weaknesses:


The world feels skeletal—much is promised but not built yet, leaving many plot threads dangling
Protagonist lacks real vulnerability or struggle—he levels too smoothly
Quality issues in writing: awkward phrasing and typos undermine polish

If you’re tuning in for glossy power progression, whimsical adventure, and don’t mind rough edges in prose, Sword of Justice may hit the spot. But if you’re hoping for a richly textured world, fully nuanced characters, or editorial finesse, you may find it lacking.

The book ends on an upbeat, win-mostly note—not a cliffhanger, but clearly setting up the next installments. Yorick grows, some larger threats emerge, and the tone remains light even as Kingdom peril looms.

Final takeaway: A breezy first entry into a new series. Entertaining and brisk—but not yet substantive. I’ll be curious to see if Book 2 adds depth or simply repeats the formula.