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本好きの下剋上 ～司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません～ [Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho Ni Naru Tame Ni Shudan wo Erande iraremasen] (Novel) #29
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 8
“I’ll do anything to save him. Anything.”
Greater duchies, the Sovereignty, the royal family, even the gods themselves—Rozemyne will take on anyone in her quest to rescue Ferdinand. She uses her newly acquired Book of Mestionora to activate Kirnberger’s long-dormant country gate. Then, with Dunkelfelger on her side, she speeds to Ahrensbach even faster than Steifebrise. To war!
As the battle against Lanzenave commences, Georgine finally begins her invasion and triggers the Defense of Ehrenfest. Can the combined forces of the temple and the lower city’s commoners help keep the duchy safe? And can
Rozemyne secure victory in this game of true ditter?!
The newest volume of this biblio-fantasy contains more than one hundred pages of original content not featured in the web novel. And as always, look forward to more four-panel manga by You Shiina!
Greater duchies, the Sovereignty, the royal family, even the gods themselves—Rozemyne will take on anyone in her quest to rescue Ferdinand. She uses her newly acquired Book of Mestionora to activate Kirnberger’s long-dormant country gate. Then, with Dunkelfelger on her side, she speeds to Ahrensbach even faster than Steifebrise. To war!
As the battle against Lanzenave commences, Georgine finally begins her invasion and triggers the Defense of Ehrenfest. Can the combined forces of the temple and the lower city’s commoners help keep the duchy safe? And can
Rozemyne secure victory in this game of true ditter?!
The newest volume of this biblio-fantasy contains more than one hundred pages of original content not featured in the web novel. And as always, look forward to more four-panel manga by You Shiina!
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First published April 9, 2022
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About the author
Miya Kazuki
122 books381 followersJapanese author (香月美夜)
Kazuki started writing novels when she was in her second year of junior high school. After taking an entrance exam, she entered into a national university before graduating and becoming busy with work, stopping her from writing. Once she was married and her child entered kindergarten, Kazuki had more free time, which she used to start writing again. From 2013 onwards, she started publishing her novel Ascendance of a Bookworm on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō which saw success. In 2015, she officially debuted with said series under the T.O. Books imprint.
Kazuki started writing novels when she was in her second year of junior high school. After taking an entrance exam, she entered into a national university before graduating and becoming busy with work, stopping her from writing. Once she was married and her child entered kindergarten, Kazuki had more free time, which she used to start writing again. From 2013 onwards, she started publishing her novel Ascendance of a Bookworm on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō which saw success. In 2015, she officially debuted with said series under the T.O. Books imprint.
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December 18, 2023
Ferdinand ❤️
January 30, 2024
This book was very engaging and enjoyable, the action scenes were very good and, as always, I enjoy the interactions between Rozemyne and Ferdinand so much, I missed it very much; It's interesting how their relationship has evolved.
In general, I did not expect Georgine's point of view, now I see that character in a totally new way, something really necessary for this character who is behind almost all the disasters and plots that happen, you can sympathize with her and her past. I think that in another world she and Ferdinand would have been good allies against Veronica, they are similar in many ways, except that Ferdinand, despite everything he went through, received direction and a little love from his father, compared to Georgine, who did not receive love or direction from anyone, this shows how cruel the system and policies behind an archducal family are.
This book shows that this is the beginning of a disaster (like an iceberg) and that there are a lot of things yet to happen, both in Ehrenfest and in Soberania, I am very excited to see how things turn out and what kind of plot twists we'll get from the author, I love the way she keeps things interesting, logical and so connected, I applaud her.
In general, I did not expect Georgine's point of view, now I see that character in a totally new way, something really necessary for this character who is behind almost all the disasters and plots that happen, you can sympathize with her and her past. I think that in another world she and Ferdinand would have been good allies against Veronica, they are similar in many ways, except that Ferdinand, despite everything he went through, received direction and a little love from his father, compared to Georgine, who did not receive love or direction from anyone, this shows how cruel the system and policies behind an archducal family are.
This book shows that this is the beginning of a disaster (like an iceberg) and that there are a lot of things yet to happen, both in Ehrenfest and in Soberania, I am very excited to see how things turn out and what kind of plot twists we'll get from the author, I love the way she keeps things interesting, logical and so connected, I applaud her.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 3, 2024
等了半年有餘總算救到斐迪南
不過這本只搞定亞倫斯柏罕，艾領且待下回分解
體感覺得：啥，就這樣?
於是舍妹吐槽曰：還有四集才完結，急什麼~
反正以上帝視角來看，主角沒理由輸啊
其實去年最後一個週五剛買到手就看完了
但年度閱讀總結已經寫了懶得改
技術性留點尾巴算到本年度閱讀記錄裡
不過這本只搞定亞倫斯柏罕，艾領且待下回分解
體感覺得：啥，就這樣?
於是舍妹吐槽曰：還有四集才完結，急什麼~
反正以上帝視角來看，主角沒理由輸啊
其實去年最後一個週五剛買到手就看完了
但年度閱讀總結已經寫了懶得改
技術性留點尾巴算到本年度閱讀記錄裡
March 29, 2024
This is like book 30. It's been a long haul getting this far. There has been a lot of setup. And this books is just filled with payoff. And obviously a huge cliffhanger. I don't think we see every significant character in Ehrenfest in this one, but wow if not, we get close. And the story in this one really moves. And the characters are themselves. 4.5 of 5
April 3, 2024
I’m completely addicted to these and have no judgement. They are perfect in every way.
This reminds me I need to resubscribe to crunchy roll so I can watch the anime. And learn Japanese so I can read them in the original.
This reminds me I need to resubscribe to crunchy roll so I can watch the anime. And learn Japanese so I can read them in the original.
January 10, 2024
I love this series. I basically have the volumes read shortly after they drop and have been pre-ordering the volumes to ensure that I get them as soon as possible. And I have read the google translated version off the original Japanese web novel site - I know what's going to happen, but I still want the professionally translated versions as they contain more side stories and some short manga strips. The story as a whole is well planned out, and if you know enough German the names of things make so much sense. This volume was one of the action-packed ones - and the one I was the most invested in reading as it's about Rozemyne rescuing Ferdinand, a battle over Ahrensbach, and setting the stage for the futures of Rozemyne and Ferdinand - ones they will actually want for themselves.
The next volume is also going to be action-packed too as it is about the defense of Ehrenfest, and I look forward to reading it too.
The next volume is also going to be action-packed too as it is about the defense of Ehrenfest, and I look forward to reading it too.
December 12, 2023
The giant game of chess that is war between several duchies and also another country has begun in earnest! In this volume we have many action scenes which altogether cover only a few short days in the narrative. Alot of important events transpire in a short space of time! Fleshed out further in the ever present side stories, the numerous perspectives of familiar characters lend themselves to the scale of the schemes Ahrensbach have been preparing to perpetrate against Ehrenfest and also the Sovereignty.
The one letdown for me is that, given Rozemynes group are here outmanoeuvring their enemies and attacking back from an unexpected angle, we do not see them have any meaningful encounters with any familiar antagonists this time. The enemies are nearly all faceless and nameless. Instead, the main excitement comes from the coup itself and the various daring rescues all in a race against time.
We are also left on a cliffhanger; the enemy is now inside Ehrenfest and much will still need to be done before everyone there is safe. There is alot of preparation in the epilogues setting up a big payoff in the next volume! Hopefully we’ll be treated to a showdown between our heroes and villains!
In terms of villains, the epilogue from Georgines perspective was very interesting. Not before now have her motivations, opinions and traumas been revealed so candidly. As a villain i now feel she deserves some small amount of sympathy, unlike some others i can think of! It will be interesting to see how her story resolves just as much our heroes.
The one letdown for me is that, given Rozemynes group are here outmanoeuvring their enemies and attacking back from an unexpected angle, we do not see them have any meaningful encounters with any familiar antagonists this time. The enemies are nearly all faceless and nameless. Instead, the main excitement comes from the coup itself and the various daring rescues all in a race against time.
We are also left on a cliffhanger; the enemy is now inside Ehrenfest and much will still need to be done before everyone there is safe. There is alot of preparation in the epilogues setting up a big payoff in the next volume! Hopefully we’ll be treated to a showdown between our heroes and villains!
In terms of villains, the epilogue from Georgines perspective was very interesting. Not before now have her motivations, opinions and traumas been revealed so candidly. As a villain i now feel she deserves some small amount of sympathy, unlike some others i can think of! It will be interesting to see how her story resolves just as much our heroes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 8, 2024
God, I love this woman’s writing
Seriously, very few authors out of the many many things I’ve read, can keep you coming back, just as excited as the last novel. I can only think of five or six off the top of my head, and I have read a lot of books. But this author is amazing. The people she is created the world she has created Are amazing, and the richness in their character. I keep coming back every time. And I have no problem rereading old books I can again. Very rarely do you find such quality penmanship.
This one is one of those climactic novels that you’ve been waiting for… And I’m sure the next one’s gonna be the same, but we have to wait till March darn it. Is it wrong with me that I’m still shipping her with Ferdinand, God I hope it turns out the way I’m looking for… But the pace in which the author is writing, these novels is amazing, and it’s volume, and in its content. I’m so excited I love it.
Seriously, very few authors out of the many many things I’ve read, can keep you coming back, just as excited as the last novel. I can only think of five or six off the top of my head, and I have read a lot of books. But this author is amazing. The people she is created the world she has created Are amazing, and the richness in their character. I keep coming back every time. And I have no problem rereading old books I can again. Very rarely do you find such quality penmanship.
This one is one of those climactic novels that you’ve been waiting for… And I’m sure the next one’s gonna be the same, but we have to wait till March darn it. Is it wrong with me that I’m still shipping her with Ferdinand, God I hope it turns out the way I’m looking for… But the pace in which the author is writing, these novels is amazing, and it’s volume, and in its content. I’m so excited I love it.
December 12, 2023
The battle to rescue Ferdinand and save Ehrenfest is on. Myne rushes out to Ahrensbach to take over the foundation, only to learn more is going on than meets the eye. Meanwhile those back home in Ehrenfest have to deal with issues of their own.
Great book with some much needed action and progress in the plot. The exposition on why the kingdom is in the current condition came as a rather inappropriate point as far as pacing is concerned and it felt a bit unnatural conversation at that. Sure, the reader needed those answers, the timing was really off. Otherwise it was a fine addition to the series. Looking forward to the next volume.
Great book with some much needed action and progress in the plot. The exposition on why the kingdom is in the current condition came as a rather inappropriate point as far as pacing is concerned and it felt a bit unnatural conversation at that. Sure, the reader needed those answers, the timing was really off. Otherwise it was a fine addition to the series. Looking forward to the next volume.
June 9, 2025
To war! Perhaps it was inevitable. Perhaps it was the bespoke vigilance that arose from tracking one's foes across duchy borders. Perhaps it was the fact that extraordinary circumstances beget extraordinary measures (Ferdinand: "What lunatic would dye a foundation just to rescue someone?"; page 122).
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v29 is a strong, fun payoff following a pair of volumes focused on high tension. The expected test of herding dozens of soldiers into battle, coordinating defensive strategies across borders, and conducting a secret rescue operation brokers little room for emotional release. And yet, somehow, Lady Rozemyne rises to the challenge. This volume has just about everything: dynamic action scenes, dedicated backstories, secondary characters who make good on their promises, more worldbuilding notes, and a legion of witty banter that readers have surely been pining for.
But the best thing about the current volume isn't the anticipated payoff of Rozemyne's eagerness to charge into Ahrensbach territory and reclaim her buddy. What makes this volume so good is the thoroughness, comprehensiveness, and balance of Ehrenfest's war strategy. Rozemyne and Sylvester move the gewinnen pieces with intention and alacrity (Who informs which giebe for support? Who teleports where and when?), they enlist the strength of competent allies (Dunkelfelger is itching for a good fight; Lord Bonifatius wields a halberd), and they spread their knowledge as widely as possible (Defending the Central District won't be easy, but it can definitely be done.). It's not the action, so much as it is the coordination and the finesse. And then, after Rozemyne's operation to rescue Ferdinand from the clutches of a devious poison plot, the author treats readers to a sensational display of field generalship. "Lord of Evil," indeed.
The author packs a lot into this installment, but considering the narrative's urgency and the vast number of characters involved one understands why summaries (and ordonnanzes) occasionally replace explicit narration. Readers familiar with parallel-narrative books will be eternally grateful for how the author follows up on loose threads, hailed teammates, and rhetorical asides. For example, Lady Hannelore joins the battle and gets her hands dirty. The young woman is a great addition to the more immediate cast and provides meticulousness and grounding among Dunkelfelger's battle-hungry idiots and Ehrenfest's more strategic minds. And when Hannelore brings wolfaniels to the battlefield (wolf-dog feybeasts that attack just about anything), everyone quickly intuits she means business.
On the lore end of things, ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v29 finally provides unequivocal clarity on the history and mythos regarding the relationship between The Book of Mestionora, the Grutrissheit, and the underground archive. Readers received bits and pieces over the past three or four volumes, but an extended conversation, owed in part to Rozemyne now possessing wisdom via Erwaermen, draws a straight line from the first Zent through to the present (and every version, type, and style of "the book" in-between).
The result of these exchanges is a doubtlessly complex info dump, but it's much needed. On the one hand, this knowledge fills a few lingering plot holes, while on the other hand, the conversation feeds an important decision Rozemyne must make about her future; she has four options: (1) conquer Ahrensbach, but give it up after the war and return to the Sovereignty as a subordinate wife; (2) conquer Ahrensbach, and give it up after the war, but move to the Sovereignty to rule Yurgenschmidt as the Zent; (3) gift a version of the Grutrissheit to the royal family, retire to Ahrensbach, and never return to Ehrenfest; (4) gift a version of the Grutrissheit to the royal family, leave Ahrensbach after the war, and retire to Ehrenfest.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v29 is a strong, fun payoff following a pair of volumes focused on high tension. The expected test of herding dozens of soldiers into battle, coordinating defensive strategies across borders, and conducting a secret rescue operation brokers little room for emotional release. And yet, somehow, Lady Rozemyne rises to the challenge. This volume has just about everything: dynamic action scenes, dedicated backstories, secondary characters who make good on their promises, more worldbuilding notes, and a legion of witty banter that readers have surely been pining for.
But the best thing about the current volume isn't the anticipated payoff of Rozemyne's eagerness to charge into Ahrensbach territory and reclaim her buddy. What makes this volume so good is the thoroughness, comprehensiveness, and balance of Ehrenfest's war strategy. Rozemyne and Sylvester move the gewinnen pieces with intention and alacrity (Who informs which giebe for support? Who teleports where and when?), they enlist the strength of competent allies (Dunkelfelger is itching for a good fight; Lord Bonifatius wields a halberd), and they spread their knowledge as widely as possible (Defending the Central District won't be easy, but it can definitely be done.). It's not the action, so much as it is the coordination and the finesse. And then, after Rozemyne's operation to rescue Ferdinand from the clutches of a devious poison plot, the author treats readers to a sensational display of field generalship. "Lord of Evil," indeed.
The author packs a lot into this installment, but considering the narrative's urgency and the vast number of characters involved one understands why summaries (and ordonnanzes) occasionally replace explicit narration. Readers familiar with parallel-narrative books will be eternally grateful for how the author follows up on loose threads, hailed teammates, and rhetorical asides. For example, Lady Hannelore joins the battle and gets her hands dirty. The young woman is a great addition to the more immediate cast and provides meticulousness and grounding among Dunkelfelger's battle-hungry idiots and Ehrenfest's more strategic minds. And when Hannelore brings wolfaniels to the battlefield (wolf-dog feybeasts that attack just about anything), everyone quickly intuits she means business.
On the lore end of things, ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v29 finally provides unequivocal clarity on the history and mythos regarding the relationship between The Book of Mestionora, the Grutrissheit, and the underground archive. Readers received bits and pieces over the past three or four volumes, but an extended conversation, owed in part to Rozemyne now possessing wisdom via Erwaermen, draws a straight line from the first Zent through to the present (and every version, type, and style of "the book" in-between).
The result of these exchanges is a doubtlessly complex info dump, but it's much needed. On the one hand, this knowledge fills a few lingering plot holes, while on the other hand, the conversation feeds an important decision Rozemyne must make about her future; she has four options: (1) conquer Ahrensbach, but give it up after the war and return to the Sovereignty as a subordinate wife; (2) conquer Ahrensbach, and give it up after the war, but move to the Sovereignty to rule Yurgenschmidt as the Zent; (3) gift a version of the Grutrissheit to the royal family, retire to Ahrensbach, and never return to Ehrenfest; (4) gift a version of the Grutrissheit to the royal family, leave Ahrensbach after the war, and retire to Ehrenfest.
March 23, 2025
I finally got my hands on this book! Though, it ends with a cliffhanger as well... *s0b*
The Prologue is in Justus' POV, and it is about what he and Eckhart did during and after Ferdinand's poisoning. It's great to see their reaction and actions to everything, and it gives a more complete picture as to what is going on (even if they, themselves, are largely in the dark).
Things kick off fairly quickly with Rozemyne's rescue mission, and it's great to see her wield her magic and new powers/knowledge. The first bit isn't as action-packed as I was expecting, but there's reasons for that, and I still enjoyed every moment of it. Things still happen rather quickly, and, while I miss some of the more whimsical magic moments of the past, it's great to see how much Rozemyne has grown.
I was not expecting the turn in plans once again, and I'm curious how that will play out.
This book ends with the battle taking on a personal role once more, even if the cliffhanger is a bit different than the last, but I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. So many things can still go wrong, even with all of the careful planning, which makes me quite anxious!
The Epilogue is from Georgine's POV, and... Wow. Getting her perspective on everything completely changes my view of her. She's not wrong in how she feels, but her methods are the issue. It also helps a lot in putting the entire situation together, as I never felt like I quite understood it all (I don't think there's a lot of new information in this, but it was nice to have it clearly all laid out).
Then the bonus stories.
The first story is a bit different this time around, as it jumps around to many characters as they get ready for the battle to come. I won't go into all the POVs in detail, as there's just too many and I don't want to accidently drop spoilers. But, it shows exactly how those close to Rozemyne are reacting to everything going on, and it's a great way to show where everybody is going to be at for the battle without just a massive exposition list from Rozemyne. I loved seeing all the various characters and their thoughts and reactions to everything. It set the stage perfectly while keeping the tension and emotions strong.
The second story is from Ferdinand's POV, and it details his thoughts as he is left to die, as well as some of what happens in this volume of the series. An interesting read that I won't elaborate further on for spoilers.
Then, the bonus comics. They're all cute, but I love 'All About Ferdinand' the best. That one made me chuckle.
I love the illustrations, as always, though it still throws me off every time I see Rozemyne. She is quite beautiful, but it's just a bit jarring. :P
Overall, this is another great addition to the series. There's still some humor, but things are getting rather serious. The rescue mission kept me on the edge of my seat, and then, when I was starting to wonder what the rest of the volume would cover, things ended up being a bit more complicated than I had initially thought--at least, for the battle in Ahrensbach. It makes me all the more interested to see the world outside of Yurgenschmidt, though I don't know if that will happen. But I could hardly put this book down, and I'm dying to get my hands on the next book.
The Prologue is in Justus' POV, and it is about what he and Eckhart did during and after Ferdinand's poisoning. It's great to see their reaction and actions to everything, and it gives a more complete picture as to what is going on (even if they, themselves, are largely in the dark).
Things kick off fairly quickly with Rozemyne's rescue mission, and it's great to see her wield her magic and new powers/knowledge. The first bit isn't as action-packed as I was expecting, but there's reasons for that, and I still enjoyed every moment of it. Things still happen rather quickly, and, while I miss some of the more whimsical magic moments of the past, it's great to see how much Rozemyne has grown.
I was not expecting the turn in plans once again, and I'm curious how that will play out.
This book ends with the battle taking on a personal role once more, even if the cliffhanger is a bit different than the last, but I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. So many things can still go wrong, even with all of the careful planning, which makes me quite anxious!
The Epilogue is from Georgine's POV, and... Wow. Getting her perspective on everything completely changes my view of her. She's not wrong in how she feels, but her methods are the issue. It also helps a lot in putting the entire situation together, as I never felt like I quite understood it all (I don't think there's a lot of new information in this, but it was nice to have it clearly all laid out).
Then the bonus stories.
The first story is a bit different this time around, as it jumps around to many characters as they get ready for the battle to come. I won't go into all the POVs in detail, as there's just too many and I don't want to accidently drop spoilers. But, it shows exactly how those close to Rozemyne are reacting to everything going on, and it's a great way to show where everybody is going to be at for the battle without just a massive exposition list from Rozemyne. I loved seeing all the various characters and their thoughts and reactions to everything. It set the stage perfectly while keeping the tension and emotions strong.
The second story is from Ferdinand's POV, and it details his thoughts as he is left to die, as well as some of what happens in this volume of the series. An interesting read that I won't elaborate further on for spoilers.
Then, the bonus comics. They're all cute, but I love 'All About Ferdinand' the best. That one made me chuckle.
I love the illustrations, as always, though it still throws me off every time I see Rozemyne. She is quite beautiful, but it's just a bit jarring. :P
Overall, this is another great addition to the series. There's still some humor, but things are getting rather serious. The rescue mission kept me on the edge of my seat, and then, when I was starting to wonder what the rest of the volume would cover, things ended up being a bit more complicated than I had initially thought--at least, for the battle in Ahrensbach. It makes me all the more interested to see the world outside of Yurgenschmidt, though I don't know if that will happen. But I could hardly put this book down, and I'm dying to get my hands on the next book.
May 25, 2025
Oh wow! That was quite intense from start to finish.
The whole volume exudes this urgency so befitting of the current plot point. From the prologue, to the main story, to the epilogue, and the short stories—you can feel this tense atmosphere that you can't help but want to read more.
Rozemyne is presented with choices and you can see that Ferdinand is steering her to a particular choice that he, too, likes. We can slowly see their relationship progress too—evident with how Rozemyne'e retainers react to their actions every now and then. To be honest, I rather that than they be stuck with people who clearly will not respect them nor look at them as equals—even worse, attempt to kill them. In an ideal world, Dietlinde gets her comeuppance and Sigiswald will be knocked a knot or two down. (sigh)
I especially like the prologue and short stories this time. It shows the perspectives of the people closely related to Rozemyne. It's fun to read their circumstances and how they are navigating through the current unrest that is happening.
The short story about Ferdinand feels like a divulge of Ferdinand's emotions which are, for so long, a mystery to us all lol but ahhh, we finally get to see his thoughts on Ahrensbach, on Rozemyne, and on his relationship with Rozemyne. And I am here for it! I absolutely love this short story and I am very happy that it was the last chapter I read of this volume.
I can't wait to read more of what happens. This volume left me wanting more. It feels like I am with them—fighting that battle too, so I can't wait for them to emerge victorious. And for me to get to the victory part, I must read on. Thus, on to the next one!
The whole volume exudes this urgency so befitting of the current plot point. From the prologue, to the main story, to the epilogue, and the short stories—you can feel this tense atmosphere that you can't help but want to read more.
Rozemyne is presented with choices and you can see that Ferdinand is steering her to a particular choice that he, too, likes. We can slowly see their relationship progress too—evident with how Rozemyne'e retainers react to their actions every now and then. To be honest, I rather that than they be stuck with people who clearly will not respect them nor look at them as equals—even worse, attempt to kill them. In an ideal world, Dietlinde gets her comeuppance and Sigiswald will be knocked a knot or two down. (sigh)
I especially like the prologue and short stories this time. It shows the perspectives of the people closely related to Rozemyne. It's fun to read their circumstances and how they are navigating through the current unrest that is happening.
The short story about Ferdinand feels like a divulge of Ferdinand's emotions which are, for so long, a mystery to us all lol but ahhh, we finally get to see his thoughts on Ahrensbach, on Rozemyne, and on his relationship with Rozemyne. And I am here for it! I absolutely love this short story and I am very happy that it was the last chapter I read of this volume.
I can't wait to read more of what happens. This volume left me wanting more. It feels like I am with them—fighting that battle too, so I can't wait for them to emerge victorious. And for me to get to the victory part, I must read on. Thus, on to the next one!
March 9, 2025
Justus and Eckhart teleports to the Royal Academy to warn Ehrenfest, to their surprise Sylvester welcomes them quickly and informs them how Rozemyne already told them everything.
Rozemyne goes to war to save Ferdinand, stealing a duchy's foundation appears surprisingly easy as Ahrensbach isn't as protected as they anticipated. The reunion gets quite emotional for both of them, even though Ferdinand tries to keep a straight face as usual.
Now that Ferdinand is safe and Rozemyne dyed the foundation they only need to subdue Lanzenave, this brings them to a battle at sea where they use several blessings and rituals to break through the silver plates while shocking their allies from Dunkelfelger once again.
After the battle Ferdinand takes some time to negotiate with the new aub Ahrensbach about his living arrangements, it was pretty funny to read as their dreams are essentially the same with only minor differences.
Rozemyne goes to war to save Ferdinand, stealing a duchy's foundation appears surprisingly easy as Ahrensbach isn't as protected as they anticipated. The reunion gets quite emotional for both of them, even though Ferdinand tries to keep a straight face as usual.
Now that Ferdinand is safe and Rozemyne dyed the foundation they only need to subdue Lanzenave, this brings them to a battle at sea where they use several blessings and rituals to break through the silver plates while shocking their allies from Dunkelfelger once again.
After the battle Ferdinand takes some time to negotiate with the new aub Ahrensbach about his living arrangements, it was pretty funny to read as their dreams are essentially the same with only minor differences.
January 12, 2025
This was an epic installment in the series, with
January 12, 2024
Fell a bit flat
This is the first book in the series that ever fell a bit flat for me. Every time a conflict was built up ahead of time, it was just kinda steamrolled pretty easily. Zero sense of consequence, sacrifice, or even that much effort. The side stories at the end just murdered any suspense for the next book too. Too many threats were defanged ahead of time.
Overall, I don’t enjoy feeling like the bad guys came up with the clever plan and managed to implement it, but the good guys get to just win because of an endless supply of luck and magical dues-ex-machina. Paired with the Georgina POV at the end, the big baddie has become the underdog and I kinda want to root for her to win now.
This is the first book in the series that ever fell a bit flat for me. Every time a conflict was built up ahead of time, it was just kinda steamrolled pretty easily. Zero sense of consequence, sacrifice, or even that much effort. The side stories at the end just murdered any suspense for the next book too. Too many threats were defanged ahead of time.
Overall, I don’t enjoy feeling like the bad guys came up with the clever plan and managed to implement it, but the good guys get to just win because of an endless supply of luck and magical dues-ex-machina. Paired with the Georgina POV at the end, the big baddie has become the underdog and I kinda want to root for her to win now.
January 11, 2024
thrilling and amazing as always! Looking back on the books before, all the way t part 1 and 2, I also can't help but feel like ms Kazuki and/or the translator have really grown. there's more 'show' while it also maintains a nice amount of 'tell'. The plot and worldbuilding is as terrific as always of course. I loved reading about everyone's feelings and desires. The extra stories focussing on really nostalgic characters was so lovely to read and the chapter from Ferdinand's perspective, including flashbacks alluding to what is to come (or what has been, haha) was the cherry on top.
This series just keeps getting better and better with every book, honestly. Can't wait until the next one.
This series just keeps getting better and better with every book, honestly. Can't wait until the next one.
March 12, 2025
Every time I think I’ve found my favorite volume, another one gets translated and absolutely blows my mind.
The amount of subtext and nuances required to make this volume as “kick my feet” worthy as it is, is the kind that can literally only be achieved with the 30+ volumes of build up and world building that had been laid down prior.
The way we all KNOW the implications of his actions, and the way he obviously is doing it ON PURPOSE, And the way she clearly DOESN’T GET IT?!
Put simply, screaming, crying, throwing up.
The amount of subtext and nuances required to make this volume as “kick my feet” worthy as it is, is the kind that can literally only be achieved with the 30+ volumes of build up and world building that had been laid down prior.
The way we all KNOW the implications of his actions, and the way he obviously is doing it ON PURPOSE, And the way she clearly DOESN’T GET IT?!
Put simply, screaming, crying, throwing up.
January 10, 2024
My favorite part
This is the volume I have been eagerly awaiting since I read the web novel machine translations. My number one top tier favorite part of the story is when Rozemyne saves Ferdinand, and we get not only her POV but his in the final bonus story. There is still a lot of story left - four whole volumes to be exact - and more battles to win before it's over, but this will always be my favorite part.
This is the volume I have been eagerly awaiting since I read the web novel machine translations. My number one top tier favorite part of the story is when Rozemyne saves Ferdinand, and we get not only her POV but his in the final bonus story. There is still a lot of story left - four whole volumes to be exact - and more battles to win before it's over, but this will always be my favorite part.
May 17, 2024
An amazing volume finally allowing Rozemyne and Ferdinand to be reunited. A lot of build up from previous volumes and definitely worth it. Also seeing some of the backstory and reasoning for Georgine going against Ehrenfest finally fleshed out her character.
Another cliff hanger, just like many of the previous novels though does leave a sour taste though it only seems normal now considering the scales of each part.
Another cliff hanger, just like many of the previous novels though does leave a sour taste though it only seems normal now considering the scales of each part.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 2, 2024
This is my fav volume ever
Fermai really paved the way, their communications make me wanna screammmm and we get Ferdinand pov, which none in Webnovel version.
Matthias my boy, u did a great jobbb. As always our gremlin myne has unexpected think to get away from the traps. Clearly she's not changed in the inside, meanwhile in the outside grow into such a goddesses beauty. DIDN'T FERDI SAY THAT SO MANY TIMES IN HIS POV
😱😱😍😘😘😘
Praise to the God
Fermai really paved the way, their communications make me wanna screammmm and we get Ferdinand pov, which none in Webnovel version.
Matthias my boy, u did a great jobbb. As always our gremlin myne has unexpected think to get away from the traps. Clearly she's not changed in the inside, meanwhile in the outside grow into such a goddesses beauty. DIDN'T FERDI SAY THAT SO MANY TIMES IN HIS POV
😱😱😍😘😘😘
Praise to the God
January 13, 2024
so much lore dump gotdam. lots of action and that's cool. but when rozemyne accomplishes her goal? we go from having a brief respite from the action to action completely grounding to a stop. which is something that happens in the book i guess. next volume's going to have more and the continuation and the conclusion of all this action so that's something to be excited for.
October 16, 2023
Best moment ever. When Mayn finally finds Ferdinand and saves him I cried. I so want him to see her memories of this moment. Ferdinand is the most important person in her world and that's obvious in this volume.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2024
Incredible!
Your heart will race the entire time you read this volume! Our beloved book gremlin and all she holds dear charge into a furious series of events. Nonstop excitement and a few great laughs carry you to the very last page!
Your heart will race the entire time you read this volume! Our beloved book gremlin and all she holds dear charge into a furious series of events. Nonstop excitement and a few great laughs carry you to the very last page!
January 14, 2024
I'm so over the moon. This volume had so much information. Rozemyne has truly outdone herself by saving Ferdinand. The battle isn't over. Rozemyne has truly been working hard to save her love ones. I don't think Georgine is going to expect any resistance.
January 19, 2024
Excellent
This one was intense and had lots of action. Loved getting to see so many beloved characters in the epilogues. As always, I'm rooting for Rozemyne! Can't wait for the next one.
This one was intense and had lots of action. Loved getting to see so many beloved characters in the epilogues. As always, I'm rooting for Rozemyne! Can't wait for the next one.
April 1, 2024
Karš var sākties.
Manas domas par Georginu mainījās, izlasot sadaļu par viņas pagātni, un uzzinot no kurienes ir radies viņas naids. Ļaunie stāstu tēli vienmēr kļūst labāki, ja viņiem piešķir cilvēcību.
Manas domas par Georginu mainījās, izlasot sadaļu par viņas pagātni, un uzzinot no kurienes ir radies viņas naids. Ļaunie stāstu tēli vienmēr kļūst labāki, ja viņiem piešķir cilvēcību.
July 21, 2024
Is it love?!
Am I the only one who was screaming when the rescue finally happened?!!! No? Great, because the ship is now full speed ahead in my mind after that and the purge of Aransbach scenes. Read the book to help power the relationship with me.
Am I the only one who was screaming when the rescue finally happened?!!! No? Great, because the ship is now full speed ahead in my mind after that and the purge of Aransbach scenes. Read the book to help power the relationship with me.
April 13, 2025
Rozemyne heads to Ahrensbach to save Ferdinand with Dunkelfelger's help. The Lanzenave attempt to escape, while Georgine begins her invasion of Ehrenfest There's a lot going on in the extra stories at the end. I am impatient for the next volume of this series.
January 10, 2024
Couldn't put it down
Chills literal chills, so good that I read this book in one sitting. Detline gotta go though, she's a bad egg
Chills literal chills, so good that I read this book in one sitting. Detline gotta go though, she's a bad egg
January 14, 2024
Love! I am hooked and need to know what is next!
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