All in Charisma

Book 1

De: Kyle West

Narrado por: Rob Brinkmann

He chose a class for ballrooms, not battlefields. Unfortunately, he got goblins instead of galas.

When college dropout Justin gets isekai'd to Eyrth, he chooses Socialite—a build designed for charm and persuasion—hoping he'll never have to fight a single monster.

At first, his plan works perfectly. A Paladin takes pity and gives him resources, he discovers he can actually flirt, and he lands his first job as a courier for the Royal Mail.

Then one delivery puts him on the radar of a powerful noble who wants to turn Justin into an undead servant.

Now he's fleeing through monster-infested wilderness with an adventuring party that thinks he's deadweight. But while they're swinging weapons, Justin is learning to weaponize his words, stunning enemies with insults, strutting to boost party morale, and even impersonating celebrities.

Through it all, Justin refuses to give up on his dream of returning to civilization and building a life far grander than anything back home. But to get there, he’ll have to use the Socialite class in ways it was never meant to be used… and set in motion a journey that could one day turn a "bad" class into something legendary.

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WHOOOOO WEEEE that was a ride

This book was awesome! It's an absolutely amazing fresh take on Litrpg's. The twists and turns throughout the book were amazing. The witty banter was glorious. The group felt like a true party. Everyone depended on everyone and it wasn't just a single person always sitting in the spotlight. There is a lot of world building in the beginning of the book, don't let that scare you off. I hope to be reading this series for years to come!

A great character study. What is charisma?

The book starts with the loser MC getting kicked out of a gaming guild for being grating and unpleasant. Then he's sucked into a tornado to another world.

His start is rough, he decides he wants to be a more likable person and chooses to be a Socialite. But almost nothing is given to him, he has to work to be more likable. One of his first trials -- to not pay double for a bath. He has to make a good argument for his case.

Much of the story is a case study for how to be more likable. Also, there's this baron related to his first job. The villains of this story are well done as well.

Great plot, great characters, great dialog, good system, great theme, good world-building. I really liked it. Highly recommended.

great character growth, and amazing story telling paired with a wonderful narration by Rob Brinkman

All in Charisma by Kyle West is a refreshing and inventive twist on the LitRPG/Isekai genre. The story follows Justin, an ordinary gamer from Earth who is swept into a new fantasy world after a surreal encounter with a tornado and a portal. Unlike most protagonists who choose flashy, combat-oriented roles, Justin takes the unusual path of the Socialite class — a decision that sets the tone for a character journey centered on wit, charisma, and growth rather than brute strength.

At first, Justin’s abilities feel like a cruel joke (a stunning ability that doesn’t deal damage), but as the story progresses, his social acumen becomes as powerful a weapon as any sword. Watching him grow from an antisocial shut-in to someone who can stand toe-to-toe with nobles, barons, and powerful adventurers is incredibly satisfying.

The worldbuilding is immersive, with dungeons (“vaults”), dangerous enemies, and a clear leveling system that feels like an MMORPG come to life. The supporting cast — Alistair the paladin, Eldrin the ranger, and Lila the bard — are well-rounded companions who help balance Justin’s weaknesses and highlight his strengths.

One of the most gripping elements is the looming threat of the Death Mark placed on Justin by Baron Valdrick. The tension around whether he can survive it, combined with clever use of charisma and rumor-spreading, makes for an exciting and unique climax.

If you enjoy LitRPGs, D&D-style adventures, or character-driven growth arcs, this book is well worth picking up. My only complaint? The audiobook series has been paused until more people get behind it, which is disappointing because I would love to keep experiencing this world in audio form.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) — Highly recommended for fans of creative class systems, witty protagonists, and immersive fantasy worlds.

Dramatically better than I expected!

I am not a particularly big fan of LitRPG books. While I read a ton of science fiction and fantasy, most LitRPG stories that I have read in the past seem (in my viewpoint at least) to be cheesy and contrived. They tend to focus quite a bit too much on the system itself, with not enough energy spent on developing the characters, world, and story.

That said, I've read a lot of Kyle West's other books so I figured I would give this one a try, and I'm glad I did! It was dramatically better than I was anticipating, and I was immediately interested in the story and main character right from the start of the book. The stats and system that the book uses is integrated into the world, so that it feels like a logical extension of the story.

I hesitate to invoke the name of the great Brandon Sanderson, but honestly this book feels a bit like what he would create if he was to write a LitRPG. Perhaps not quite as much internal strife and character growth through horrible adversity as Sanderson, as most of the problems the character's face are physical or logistical rather than mental or emotional. But it even has the signature Sanderson style climactic end where the paradigm of the story shifts to make ready for the next book.

In short, this is an enjoyable story with good characters and excellent narration. If you are a fan of swords and sorcery style fantasy stories, or fans of the LitRPG genre, you can't go wrong with this book.

A slow build that pays off

It took several chapters for me to get invested in the characters, but by the last third of the book, I was really enjoying it. It’s refreshing to have at least some of the conflict revolve around wit and dialogue and not simply brute strength. Really hope there will be a second book.

Outstanding start

Charisma seems like an antithetical approach to the usual tropes of LitRPG, but the author made this surprisingly entertaining. Very much looking forward to the next book!