Year of the Sword

In a world where each month shapes its own kingdom, the Year of the Sword plunges readers into a land ruled by power, cunning, and ancient artifacts that can turn ordinary lives into legends, or tragedies. The story follows Grant Leap, a lowborn farmhand whose fate shifts when a mysterious celestial event grants him a legendary weapon, thrusting him into challenges that test not just strength, but wit, endurance, and moral choice.

Each installment, Lord January, Lady February, and Dokeshi March, unfolds a new slice of this intricately crafted realm. From snow‑choked highlands to bustling urban districts, every month carries its own trials, its own competitions, and its own secret rules that Grant must learn to navigate. Progression is never simple; power comes with cost, and the line between ally and enemy blurs as he grapples with the responsibilities his newfound abilities bring.

What distinguishes this series is its fusion of epic fantasy and LitRPG progression, where worldbuilding emerges through action, challenges, and exploration rather than exposition. Readers witness growth not only in combat skill but in identity and strategy, as the narrative balances high-stakes adventure with moments of humor, surprise, and clever subversion of fantasy tropes. Themes of resilience, ambition, and self-discovery weave naturally into a story where every choice can ripple into unexpected consequences.

Year of the Sword consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.