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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) #12
Ascendance of a Bookworm (Light Novel), Part 3 Volume 5
Rozemyne now only needs the ruelle fruit she failed to gather last year. With it, she and Ferdinand can brew a potent potion known as a jureve, the power of which will finally make her a normal, healthy girl! Well, probably...
Her joy leads to a flurry of activity as she pours her all into advancing the paper-making industry and gathering more support, all so that she can create a world with more books for her to read. As the High Bishop, she eventually has to travel through the Central District for the Harvest Festival, and in the midst of all this, she even gets her first little sister.
But as everyone prepares for winter, the political struggle between nobles intensifies. Their plots sow discord within the temple, and what happens next will change Rozemyne’s future forever...
Shocking developments abound in this climactic conclusion to Part 3! This volume ends with a series of short stories leading into Part 4, alongside the now familiar four-panel manga drawn by You Shiina!
Her joy leads to a flurry of activity as she pours her all into advancing the paper-making industry and gathering more support, all so that she can create a world with more books for her to read. As the High Bishop, she eventually has to travel through the Central District for the Harvest Festival, and in the midst of all this, she even gets her first little sister.
But as everyone prepares for winter, the political struggle between nobles intensifies. Their plots sow discord within the temple, and what happens next will change Rozemyne’s future forever...
Shocking developments abound in this climactic conclusion to Part 3! This volume ends with a series of short stories leading into Part 4, alongside the now familiar four-panel manga drawn by You Shiina!
326 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 9, 2017
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Miya Kazuki
128 books406 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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August 17, 2025
Girlfriend's in a coma
but we know, we know
It's not too serious
Rozemynne is working on healing potions and is expected back in Part 4. This book included a couple short stories from other perspectives, which felt a little like filler and I just can't wait for my bookworm back from her coma.
but we know, we know
It's not too serious
Rozemynne is working on healing potions and is expected back in Part 4. This book included a couple short stories from other perspectives, which felt a little like filler and I just can't wait for my bookworm back from her coma.
May 8, 2021
Surprising ending!
The series is still fantastic. I felt the main story is so short but they had twice as much epilogues than the other books. It was important because the epilogue let us know what happens during a part that the main story can't. I especially loved the one from Frans point of view. The scene with him and Wilma was so good. I hope the anime makes it that far. Him being to Wilma what she was to Rosina in the earlier books, just felt very full circle.
My other favorite thing is how this writer does doting male relatives without making them creepy. Gunther was my favorite in the early books and Bonafatius was definitely a hilarious favorite for this book. I hope we see more of him in the series.
The series is still fantastic. I felt the main story is so short but they had twice as much epilogues than the other books. It was important because the epilogue let us know what happens during a part that the main story can't. I especially loved the one from Frans point of view. The scene with him and Wilma was so good. I hope the anime makes it that far. Him being to Wilma what she was to Rosina in the earlier books, just felt very full circle.
My other favorite thing is how this writer does doting male relatives without making them creepy. Gunther was my favorite in the early books and Bonafatius was definitely a hilarious favorite for this book. I hope we see more of him in the series.
February 4, 2020
20200204 購入KOBO版
第三部就在陰謀中結束了
沒想到達穆爾居然被發卡了QQ
不知道之後會不會讓他如願娶到布麗姬娣呢?
前面幾集太歡樂，都忘記小書痴很喜歡偷渡很沉重又黑暗的議題在搞笑劇情裡了~
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20200129 借自友人的BookWalker
第三部就在陰謀中結束了
沒想到達穆爾居然被發卡了QQ
不知道之後會不會讓他如願娶到布麗姬娣呢?
前面幾集太歡樂，都忘記小書痴很喜歡偷渡很沉重又黑暗的議題在搞笑劇情裡了~
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20200129 借自友人的BookWalker
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May 3, 2023
Continuó con la historia de Rozemyne.
En esta ocasión los eventos tuvieron mucha más acción de la acostumbrada, aunque eso significó que la historia terminará abruptamente a la mitad del libro… y la segunda mitad se dedicará a eventos que sucedían mientras la protagonista no estaba.
Me sigue gustando mucho las cosas que la hacen feliz, aparte de los libros, que es comer, y las otras personas. Los intentos de establecer una oficina de patentes fueron divertidos. Y todos los gutenbergs igual.
En esta ocasión los eventos tuvieron mucha más acción de la acostumbrada, aunque eso significó que la historia terminará abruptamente a la mitad del libro… y la segunda mitad se dedicará a eventos que sucedían mientras la protagonista no estaba.
Me sigue gustando mucho las cosas que la hacen feliz, aparte de los libros, que es comer, y las otras personas. Los intentos de establecer una oficina de patentes fueron divertidos. Y todos los gutenbergs igual.
February 22, 2024
I cannot emotionally handle this book.
The main story is much shorter than it appears, as there are a LOT of bonus stories --likely due to this being the end of this arc. I wasn't sure how the climax was going to play out/what it would be, but once it starts... There was no putting this book down.
The prologue was told from Benno's POV (and I'll never complain about more Benno). Not much happens outside of business talk with Rozemyne, but it's nice to see Benno's thoughts on things.
As for the main book, things are somewhat predictable in the beginning, as Rozemyne has to try at the Ruelle gathering again, but it's nice to see how much has changed from a year prior. It's also easy to forget how unusual Rozemyne's mana is, but this book really brings that (and all it entails) to the forefront.
A new character is introduced, and I fell in love with her immediately. She's too precious not too. :P
Then the climax... I had not expected it to happen when it did, but I could not put the book down until I had finished the main story. The danger and tension felt so real, and it came with major consequences.
I've seen the title of the next arc, so I knew a time skip had to be coming, but... I was in shock and not okay after reading the end of this book. :P
The epilogue is from Ferdinand's POV, and it was a nice bridge of sorts, of wrapping things up from the prior chapter to looking towards the future.
Bonus story time. I almost skipped these to go to the next volume in the series (with the intention to read them after some of my emotions had calmed), but I have a hard time skipping stuff. I'm really glad I decided to read these, though, as they answered much of what I was worried about.
First, Bonifatius. He hasn't been in the series much thus far, but I loved seeing his POV. It covers some of what went on in this book, and I felt the tension all over again even knowing how things were going to turn out. His viewpoint on Rozemyne is quite humorous to me, plus we get more details as to nefarious plots happening.
The second story is from a new character's POV, and it's bittersweet. I hope to see more of this character in the future.
The third story is from Giebe Illgner's POV. I won't say much on it for spoilers, but it covers some of what I was afraid I had missed because of the time skip. Things don't exactly go the way I wanted for one of the events, but... More on that with a later story.
The fourth story is from Lutz' POV. I was wondering how this would play out for Myne's family, but I also feel so bad for them. Though, it's kind of funny how other things play out, as it wasn't what I was expecting at all.
The fifth story jumps back in time to right after the climax, and it's told from Fran's POV. I always enjoy seeing things through Fran's eyes, and it was nice to get a bit more insight into what the process was like with Rozemyne. Wilma also gets some character growth, so that was nice.
The sixth story is from Damuel's POV and is a follow-up to the third story. I'll be very vague here, but I love the way things were presented, and it leaves me hopeful for the future.
The final story is from Ella's POV. It overlaps some with Fran's short story, so there aren't any real surprises, but it's nice to see the events, and Nicola's obliviousness made me laugh.
As for the bonus comics, three of the four focus on Bonifatius (and Rozemyne). Those all made me laugh. The final one features Justus, who also makes me laugh.
Whew, a lot of bonus stories to talk about. But, all of the bonus stories except the final one (sorry, Ella), felt vital to read. I don't know what the next book is going to state about the time skip, but it was nice to be able to take part in the missed events, and they helped ease my emotions quite a bit.
Overall, this was an enjoyable volume with a very tense climax. A lot of the smaller arcs going on in this big arc were closed in the short stories, which worked well to give the reader some closure while letting the seriousness of the ending stand. There's also some mystery left for future volumes. It's hard to say much about this book that isn't vague, but while the story starts off as what I consider standard for this series, it becomes super interesting starting with a new character's introduction (at least, for me), and then just grabs you once the climax starts.
The art and humor are great as always.
I can't wait to read the next volume, as I have been waiting for this arc ever since it was first mentioned for Rozemyne's future.
The main story is much shorter than it appears, as there are a LOT of bonus stories --likely due to this being the end of this arc. I wasn't sure how the climax was going to play out/what it would be, but once it starts... There was no putting this book down.
The prologue was told from Benno's POV (and I'll never complain about more Benno). Not much happens outside of business talk with Rozemyne, but it's nice to see Benno's thoughts on things.
As for the main book, things are somewhat predictable in the beginning, as Rozemyne has to try at the Ruelle gathering again, but it's nice to see how much has changed from a year prior. It's also easy to forget how unusual Rozemyne's mana is, but this book really brings that (and all it entails) to the forefront.
A new character is introduced, and I fell in love with her immediately. She's too precious not too. :P
Then the climax... I had not expected it to happen when it did, but I could not put the book down until I had finished the main story. The danger and tension felt so real, and it came with major consequences.
I've seen the title of the next arc, so I knew a time skip had to be coming, but... I was in shock and not okay after reading the end of this book. :P
The epilogue is from Ferdinand's POV, and it was a nice bridge of sorts, of wrapping things up from the prior chapter to looking towards the future.
Bonus story time. I almost skipped these to go to the next volume in the series (with the intention to read them after some of my emotions had calmed), but I have a hard time skipping stuff. I'm really glad I decided to read these, though, as they answered much of what I was worried about.
First, Bonifatius. He hasn't been in the series much thus far, but I loved seeing his POV. It covers some of what went on in this book, and I felt the tension all over again even knowing how things were going to turn out. His viewpoint on Rozemyne is quite humorous to me, plus we get more details as to nefarious plots happening.
The second story is from a new character's POV, and it's bittersweet. I hope to see more of this character in the future.
The third story is from Giebe Illgner's POV. I won't say much on it for spoilers, but it covers some of what I was afraid I had missed because of the time skip. Things don't exactly go the way I wanted for one of the events, but... More on that with a later story.
The fourth story is from Lutz' POV. I was wondering how this would play out for Myne's family, but I also feel so bad for them. Though, it's kind of funny how other things play out, as it wasn't what I was expecting at all.
The fifth story jumps back in time to right after the climax, and it's told from Fran's POV. I always enjoy seeing things through Fran's eyes, and it was nice to get a bit more insight into what the process was like with Rozemyne. Wilma also gets some character growth, so that was nice.
The sixth story is from Damuel's POV and is a follow-up to the third story. I'll be very vague here, but I love the way things were presented, and it leaves me hopeful for the future.
The final story is from Ella's POV. It overlaps some with Fran's short story, so there aren't any real surprises, but it's nice to see the events, and Nicola's obliviousness made me laugh.
As for the bonus comics, three of the four focus on Bonifatius (and Rozemyne). Those all made me laugh. The final one features Justus, who also makes me laugh.
Whew, a lot of bonus stories to talk about. But, all of the bonus stories except the final one (sorry, Ella), felt vital to read. I don't know what the next book is going to state about the time skip, but it was nice to be able to take part in the missed events, and they helped ease my emotions quite a bit.
Overall, this was an enjoyable volume with a very tense climax. A lot of the smaller arcs going on in this big arc were closed in the short stories, which worked well to give the reader some closure while letting the seriousness of the ending stand. There's also some mystery left for future volumes. It's hard to say much about this book that isn't vague, but while the story starts off as what I consider standard for this series, it becomes super interesting starting with a new character's introduction (at least, for me), and then just grabs you once the climax starts.
The art and humor are great as always.
I can't wait to read the next volume, as I have been waiting for this arc ever since it was first mentioned for Rozemyne's future.
December 4, 2020
流水帳小感
1.小書痴在過程妙術及設定上的細節，讓沒有很愛歷史的我對於過去貴族之間的繁文縟節也多了一些理解和概念XD
2.這集貴族之間的派系亂鬥比較有趣，但
3.結果讓我稍稍意外，但也還蠻喜歡這樣的安排和描寫，期待看接下來的發展
4.知道的神官長好可怕
5.每次看書都覺得主角作為這個世界的小孩表現真的優異到異常，其他人都不覺得奇怪嗎XD（各種造成其他同齡小孩影響）
6.
1.小書痴在過程妙術及設定上的細節，讓沒有很愛歷史的我對於過去貴族之間的繁文縟節也多了一些理解和概念XD
2.這集貴族之間的派系亂鬥比較有趣，但
3.結果讓我稍稍意外，但也還蠻喜歡這樣的安排和描寫，期待看接下來的發展
4.知道的神官長好可怕
5.每次看書都覺得主角作為這個世界的小孩表現真的優異到異常，其他人都不覺得奇怪嗎XD（各種造成其他同齡小孩影響）
6.
September 30, 2021
I added a star to my 3⭐️ rating in sympathy to Sir Damuel’s broken heart and body.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2021
Yo this book was wild. Probably the best volume so far. Great conclusions to a couple storylines for some side characters (mainly Damuel) and some pretty interesting plot developments. I found the political intrigue actually intriguing. My favorite Japenese light novel series I've read yet.
December 30, 2024
4.50 ✨
Amazinnnnngggg
Amazinnnnngggg
March 27, 2024
Amazing as always.
February 17, 2025
Gosh i can't express how much I love this volume. The plot, the characters everything is great. I can't wait to start the next part!
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November 11, 2024Holding off on reviewing until I do a reread~
August 8, 2022
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v12 is dramatic and entertaining, but whose culmination is somewhat anticlimactic and decidedly inconclusive. The myriad court shenanigans and inter-duchy factionalism in the lead up to the current volume drive much of novel's events. However, grudgingly few of these resonant theatrics are truly resolved, and readers are left to wonder if the author just gave up on writing a compelling narrative or simply schemed too much for their own good.
Whatever the pressures, travails, and ideals hitched to composing a meandering, multi-part story, the current volume brings extraordinary focus to the succession battle for the archducal seat. Notably, Wilfried does something incredibly stupid (to nobody's surprise), if at the behest of external actors (to fewer people's surprise). The inner court is in a pinch as for the punishment, and the debate as to the boy's worthiness for his father's post is again the topic of conversation. (Nobody seems keen to voice the obvious. Honestly, the archduchy is Lady Rozemyne's for the taking at this point.)
Speaking of, Rozemyne finally snares the last ingredient for her jureve and successfully berates Ferdinand into preparing the strange concoction meant to relieve the girl of her Devouring disease. Rozemyne is freshly obsessed with becoming a "normal girl"; she desperately wants to possess the energy to do all of the crazy things she has in mind to accomplish. This includes but is not limited to her hilariously titled Operation Grimm (a plot to snipe fairy tales and indigenous stories from regional kids, then collect them into a series of books).
The sideways twist that sends ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v12 toward irresolution concerns an attack on the royal palace. The fast-paced action, scintillating uncertainty, and compelling self-sacrifice in a critical moment of need will push readers to the edge of their seats. And yet, the author doesn't do much with all of the action, uncertainty, and spectacle. Time skips. External narration. More time skips. The story collapses on itself a mere 25 pages after the drama begins. Or, more truthfully, the book just ends.
The poorly staged attack on the palace leaves Aub Ehrenfest and Ferdinand querying who knew what and when, and which among the royal children were the attack's true targets. The event also shifts into view the wily extent to which varying factions will go to destabilize the archducal throne. Except, little comes of it. At least, nothing that readers will find in ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v12 (221 pages) or the plethora of short stories and backmatter (157 pages). Readers receive little word on Justus' fact-finding missions. Hear nothing of Ferdinand's trap-setting for those still running from the law. Perceive little on whether the Aub himself had a personal reaction to the night's traumatic end.
There's zero resolution.
The author tries to weave a raw and deliberate vagueness into the future story of Rozemyne as she invariably prepares to attend the Royal Academy. Yet in doing so, the author also leaves readers in the dark concerning every fragment of every political mess left shattered in the girl's wake. The novel wraps up with varying tales of genuine heartbreak and pious curiosity, but such interludes serve as but a passing antidote to the more virulent infection of inaccessible long-form storytelling.
Whatever the pressures, travails, and ideals hitched to composing a meandering, multi-part story, the current volume brings extraordinary focus to the succession battle for the archducal seat. Notably, Wilfried does something incredibly stupid (to nobody's surprise), if at the behest of external actors (to fewer people's surprise). The inner court is in a pinch as for the punishment, and the debate as to the boy's worthiness for his father's post is again the topic of conversation. (Nobody seems keen to voice the obvious. Honestly, the archduchy is Lady Rozemyne's for the taking at this point.)
Speaking of, Rozemyne finally snares the last ingredient for her jureve and successfully berates Ferdinand into preparing the strange concoction meant to relieve the girl of her Devouring disease. Rozemyne is freshly obsessed with becoming a "normal girl"; she desperately wants to possess the energy to do all of the crazy things she has in mind to accomplish. This includes but is not limited to her hilariously titled Operation Grimm (a plot to snipe fairy tales and indigenous stories from regional kids, then collect them into a series of books).
The sideways twist that sends ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v12 toward irresolution concerns an attack on the royal palace. The fast-paced action, scintillating uncertainty, and compelling self-sacrifice in a critical moment of need will push readers to the edge of their seats. And yet, the author doesn't do much with all of the action, uncertainty, and spectacle. Time skips. External narration. More time skips. The story collapses on itself a mere 25 pages after the drama begins. Or, more truthfully, the book just ends.
The poorly staged attack on the palace leaves Aub Ehrenfest and Ferdinand querying who knew what and when, and which among the royal children were the attack's true targets. The event also shifts into view the wily extent to which varying factions will go to destabilize the archducal throne. Except, little comes of it. At least, nothing that readers will find in ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v12 (221 pages) or the plethora of short stories and backmatter (157 pages). Readers receive little word on Justus' fact-finding missions. Hear nothing of Ferdinand's trap-setting for those still running from the law. Perceive little on whether the Aub himself had a personal reaction to the night's traumatic end.
There's zero resolution.
The author tries to weave a raw and deliberate vagueness into the future story of Rozemyne as she invariably prepares to attend the Royal Academy. Yet in doing so, the author also leaves readers in the dark concerning every fragment of every political mess left shattered in the girl's wake. The novel wraps up with varying tales of genuine heartbreak and pious curiosity, but such interludes serve as but a passing antidote to the more virulent infection of inaccessible long-form storytelling.
November 18, 2025
Finally, the first near-perfect light novel in this series (not to be confused with the manga which I love the most & usually find perfect).
This would've been a 5-Star, but it's really 4.75. Why? Because I detest stories where a romance that's specifically built-up across a series's multiple entries goes nowhere. One of the things I was excited most for was such a couple & the ending? Not needed or satisfying for me. This isn't some sort of grounded-in-reality story, it's not educational, it's not a story of heartbreak - So why even do all that build-up for nothing? I'm so disappointed and I feel like I've wasted my time with that storyline that ended up being so unnecessary and, because of the outcome, drawn out.
Aside from that, it was non-stop with the page-turning events; I loved it. The stories & again, a new rising of high stakes.
Surprisingly, about halfway, the story of Part 3 was practically already ending for the next Part to start becoming clear. That's in part due to the epilogue starting quite early, with the rest of the book being short stories in the aftermath of THE major event of the book and perceptions of what happened already from other POVs.
Excited for whats coming - I've honestly been waiting since the early days of Part 3, to go to The Royal Academy of Part 4.
Love Ferdinand's care also being further shown in tidbits.
& lastly, LOVE the badass grandfather and his OPness. He reminds me of someone with Gildarts's (Fairy Tail) strength, but with a similar brain wavelength to Guy (Naruto). How could I not love this new character?
I made it! Now I can return to the manga since Part 4 has some chapters out (before eventually switching to light novel again if new chapters don't release quick enough).
This would've been a 5-Star, but it's really 4.75. Why? Because I detest stories where a romance that's specifically built-up across a series's multiple entries goes nowhere. One of the things I was excited most for was such a couple & the ending? Not needed or satisfying for me. This isn't some sort of grounded-in-reality story, it's not educational, it's not a story of heartbreak - So why even do all that build-up for nothing? I'm so disappointed and I feel like I've wasted my time with that storyline that ended up being so unnecessary and, because of the outcome, drawn out.
Aside from that, it was non-stop with the page-turning events; I loved it. The stories & again, a new rising of high stakes.
Surprisingly, about halfway, the story of Part 3 was practically already ending for the next Part to start becoming clear. That's in part due to the epilogue starting quite early, with the rest of the book being short stories in the aftermath of THE major event of the book and perceptions of what happened already from other POVs.
Excited for whats coming - I've honestly been waiting since the early days of Part 3, to go to The Royal Academy of Part 4.
Love Ferdinand's care also being further shown in tidbits.
& lastly, LOVE the badass grandfather and his OPness. He reminds me of someone with Gildarts's (Fairy Tail) strength, but with a similar brain wavelength to Guy (Naruto). How could I not love this new character?
I made it! Now I can return to the manga since Part 4 has some chapters out (before eventually switching to light novel again if new chapters don't release quick enough).
May 31, 2021
Myne is ready to tackle the last of her ingredient-gathering to make the potion that will fix her mana blockages . . . maybe. She's still got to keep up with her duties as High Bishop, the new responsibilities that come with being the daughter of an archduke, and feel out her way around new family members. But the plots among nobles run rampart, and even if Myne doesn't care about them, they care about HER.
This was another excellent volume in a very good series. Myne is as crazy as ever---mature beyond her age, except for the bits where she's a complete airhead. Sometimes that's ignorance, but mostly it's her hyper-focusing on what she wants to the exclusion of everything else. Which means books.
It's interesting to see how Myne is continuing to change her world, little by little. She's doing what she can to bridge the divide between nobles and commoners, making efforts to spread education to regular people. And how there's still ongoing effects from things like Haase, which Myne still needs to manage.
I also thought it was really interesting how the secondary characters like Brigitte and Danuel continue developing. READ THE SIDE STORIES after the epilogue, because there's some important developments in there, which make a lot of sense even though the direction was a surprise.
All in all, this continues to be a fantastic series especially with its worldbuilding. It's definitely one of the best light novels being published today. I rate this book Highly Recommended.
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This was another excellent volume in a very good series. Myne is as crazy as ever---mature beyond her age, except for the bits where she's a complete airhead. Sometimes that's ignorance, but mostly it's her hyper-focusing on what she wants to the exclusion of everything else. Which means books.
It's interesting to see how Myne is continuing to change her world, little by little. She's doing what she can to bridge the divide between nobles and commoners, making efforts to spread education to regular people. And how there's still ongoing effects from things like Haase, which Myne still needs to manage.
I also thought it was really interesting how the secondary characters like Brigitte and Danuel continue developing. READ THE SIDE STORIES after the epilogue, because there's some important developments in there, which make a lot of sense even though the direction was a surprise.
All in all, this continues to be a fantastic series especially with its worldbuilding. It's definitely one of the best light novels being published today. I rate this book Highly Recommended.
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May 14, 2025
Rozenmyne is at it again continuing on with the printing business and also following up with the people in Hasse. And also now that the High Priest found out that she is secretly teaching Damuel on how to increase his mana's capacity he wants her to teach the people too because they will need all the help that they can get.
We got to meet her adoptive sister, Charlotte who is so adorable and also capable, but however she is almost kidnapped but was saved by Rozenmyne but instead Rozenmyne was kidnapped and the person forced her drink a potion which poison her. And because of that Ferdinand have to observe her and also take care of her until she is awake again. And the rest of them continue on of what they are supposed to do.
Brigitte and Damuel realised that they should have communicate more to understand each other and what each other want in the relationship. To know whether they are together please read it because I can't spoil it much haha...
Can't wait to read the next book.
We got to meet her adoptive sister, Charlotte who is so adorable and also capable, but however she is almost kidnapped but was saved by Rozenmyne but instead Rozenmyne was kidnapped and the person forced her drink a potion which poison her. And because of that Ferdinand have to observe her and also take care of her until she is awake again. And the rest of them continue on of what they are supposed to do.
Brigitte and Damuel realised that they should have communicate more to understand each other and what each other want in the relationship. To know whether they are together please read it because I can't spoil it much haha...
Can't wait to read the next book.
January 4, 2024
As usual, the exciting ending made up for some slower parts earlier.
Rozemyne and Ferdinand have very different ideas about how things should be handled, and their arguments usually end up with a better result than either would achieve on their own. If she weren't so much younger than he is, I'd say they'd make a great married couple among nobles.
Rozemyne has gathered all the ingredients for the potion to make her healthier and stronger, but Ferdinand keeps putting off letting her do it - so more things can be accomplished. That leads to a desperate situation when she finally does use it, and much trouble for everyone who loves and/or needs her.
The short stories at the end do a lot to explain things.
I also find it hilarious how important cuteness seems to be to people in this story. I think it means more than how I usually apply the word.
Rozemyne and Ferdinand have very different ideas about how things should be handled, and their arguments usually end up with a better result than either would achieve on their own. If she weren't so much younger than he is, I'd say they'd make a great married couple among nobles.
Rozemyne has gathered all the ingredients for the potion to make her healthier and stronger, but Ferdinand keeps putting off letting her do it - so more things can be accomplished. That leads to a desperate situation when she finally does use it, and much trouble for everyone who loves and/or needs her.
The short stories at the end do a lot to explain things.
I also find it hilarious how important cuteness seems to be to people in this story. I think it means more than how I usually apply the word.
January 12, 2022
I think I like Charlotte...
I think I like Charlotte. Not only is she introduced in this volume but she also gets a short story (I think it might be my favorite part). I am a little sad that some of the characters don't get the romantic ending we had been anticipating but I guess not everyone can be like Otto. Honestly, I didn't expect a time skip. I thought it would end before we got to the academy. I love school arcs so I'm happy but...I feel like this series gives me what I want but not how I wanted. Like I wanted more of the grandfather but then it was more of a taste. Then I get him full blast but it was in the middle of a crisis. Maybe I should stop hoping for things. Oh my boy, Ferdinand. Ferdinand you poor thing. I never thought I would say those words in conjunction to him but it's true. I would give him a hug but he would probably consider it an attack.
I think I like Charlotte. Not only is she introduced in this volume but she also gets a short story (I think it might be my favorite part). I am a little sad that some of the characters don't get the romantic ending we had been anticipating but I guess not everyone can be like Otto. Honestly, I didn't expect a time skip. I thought it would end before we got to the academy. I love school arcs so I'm happy but...I feel like this series gives me what I want but not how I wanted. Like I wanted more of the grandfather but then it was more of a taste. Then I get him full blast but it was in the middle of a crisis. Maybe I should stop hoping for things. Oh my boy, Ferdinand. Ferdinand you poor thing. I never thought I would say those words in conjunction to him but it's true. I would give him a hug but he would probably consider it an attack.
April 2, 2023
Oh, Part 3 ends on such a high note! This volume packs in a lot of action and a lot of emotion. There are some awesome Ferdinand and Rozemyne moments that had me laughing; they are quite the dynamic duo. Also, since this was the final volume of Part 3, it shouldn't be a surprise that there were plenty of side stories from the POV of several well-loved characters including Fran, Lutz, and Damuel as well as some newer characters that I think will become favorites.
In this volume, Rozemyne continues to integrate more and more into noble society, becomes better acquainted with her younger adopted sister Charlotte (something of a Rozemyne acolyte herself), continues making progress with gathering ingredients for her jureve, and helps her attendants continue to grow and thrive themselves. Other nobles cannot understand her devotion to her temple attendants and her noble retainers, only understanding underhandedness, trickery, and putting yourself first at all costs. Rozemyne continues to blaze her own trail and those in her orbit have no choice but to follow her lead or be hopelessly left behind. Not to mention, everything she does is with the single-minded intention of spreading the love of reading and books throughout the duchy.
In this volume, Rozemyne continues to integrate more and more into noble society, becomes better acquainted with her younger adopted sister Charlotte (something of a Rozemyne acolyte herself), continues making progress with gathering ingredients for her jureve, and helps her attendants continue to grow and thrive themselves. Other nobles cannot understand her devotion to her temple attendants and her noble retainers, only understanding underhandedness, trickery, and putting yourself first at all costs. Rozemyne continues to blaze her own trail and those in her orbit have no choice but to follow her lead or be hopelessly left behind. Not to mention, everything she does is with the single-minded intention of spreading the love of reading and books throughout the duchy.
February 23, 2025
The jureve is in the making, Wilfried is still an idiot, lady Charlotte has her baptism and Ferdinand is ready to make himself sick for the purpose of knowledge (these two really are the same).
The main story only fills half of the book, with the rest about other character's perspectives, it was interesting to see Bonifatius' real personality he really had been holding back. The chapter about Fran not understanding marriage and childbirth was pretty funny, he's normally so capable but of course being a priest he doesn't know about women (Ferdinand wasn't any better).
The main story only fills half of the book, with the rest about other character's perspectives, it was interesting to see Bonifatius' real personality he really had been holding back. The chapter about Fran not understanding marriage and childbirth was pretty funny, he's normally so capable but of course being a priest he doesn't know about women (Ferdinand wasn't any better).
July 27, 2021
I like that there are more perspectives from other characters more than the usual due to special circumstances. Even if most of them are part of the epilogue of sorts. Helps provide more insight into how everything works or hypothetically can work outside of Myne's viewpoint (ah, the limits of first-person).
It's also interesting that, after things seem to be moving forward relatively well, the author has yet again set Myne up for probably a few books' worth of culture shock.
Anyway, I am glad to see so many more of the characters now. Charlotte has healed my heart after my frustration with Wilfried in the last book, and the situation between Damuel and Brigitte was good. Painful because I was invested but sooooooooooo good.
It's also interesting that, after things seem to be moving forward relatively well, the author has yet again set Myne up for probably a few books' worth of culture shock.
Anyway, I am glad to see so many more of the characters now. Charlotte has healed my heart after my frustration with Wilfried in the last book, and the situation between Damuel and Brigitte was good. Painful because I was invested but sooooooooooo good.
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August 2, 2023
This is one of my favorite series now, up there with Asimov's Foundation, Herbert's Dune, JK Rowling's Harry Potter, Ender's Game by Card, etc. I don't know how the author keeps up such intensity and imagination, but she does and has created a world on a scale unimaginable. Well, she's the one imagining it, so I guess it is imaginable. This book had such a fantastic, dramatic ending and the short stories, while they're always fun, they really added to the big ending this time. Each character that shows up, new ones and old ones alike, have such personalities. Kudos!
February 4, 2024
It's odd when there are half as many pages of extra stories, as main story. But there is a great reason for that. Rosemyne gets little sister is this volume, and gets kidnapped. Meanwhile the printing industry expands, and the search for a cure for Rosemynes Devouring continues.
Overall, this book is as good as the previous ones. The lot of extra stories were kind of distracting, but filled in some blanks. Part 4 is going to be interesting
Overall, this book is as good as the previous ones. The lot of extra stories were kind of distracting, but filled in some blanks. Part 4 is going to be interesting
April 16, 2025
Continuing to be a fun series...the ending of Part 3 was certainly unexpected, but I guess it's one way to get us to Myne learning more magic sooner? Having almost half the volume be short stories from others' perspectives is definitely interesting, too...
I did feel like the fact that Wilfried apparently committed treason by doing something he had no way of knowing wasn't allowed is a bit extreme of this society, and a little surprising that it would be applied to an heir apparent.
I did feel like the fact that Wilfried apparently committed treason by doing something he had no way of knowing wasn't allowed is a bit extreme of this society, and a little surprising that it would be applied to an heir apparent.
March 17, 2021
這本作為第三部的最終卷，最精彩的大概是白塔事件マイン如何攪盡腦汁減輕義兄的懲罰吧。是沒有想到領主會如此大義滅親，一下子就說要處刑，連義母都一副要跟兒子永別的模樣，貴族的規矩真是嚴厲。後面還有解救シャルロッテ後被灌藥慘被泡茶的マイン，在沈睡的2年間一直是大家的精神寄託和成長的動力也太感人，而且沈睡前有先下指示真的太好了。不過神官長突然重回沒有マイン的生活馬上變忙了，也許比從前更忙，魔藥當水喝了吧。
個人覺得後日談的三篇非常好看，也側面說明マイン是如何改變推進這邊的世界，至於短篇的2個故事，雖然ダームエル的戀愛故事不是我的菜但是把他跟エラ的幸福戀情放一起也太殘忍了吧，作者的惡意！但是因為兩邊都有不能讓步的地方而不能繼續相愛的故事現實也有不少呢
個人覺得後日談的三篇非常好看，也側面說明マイン是如何改變推進這邊的世界，至於短篇的2個故事，雖然ダームエル的戀愛故事不是我的菜但是把他跟エラ的幸福戀情放一起也太殘忍了吧，作者的惡意！但是因為兩邊都有不能讓步的地方而不能繼續相愛的故事現實也有不少呢
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May 7, 2021
Rather short book from Rozemyne's perspective. I am not much of a fan of seeing everyone else's point of view, especially when it is almost half the book. That being said, considering how things turned out, it was kinda needed. Did feel as though the author was wanting to rush towards the next major chapter in Rozemyne's life.
April 18, 2022
So good that...
This is so good that, really, the only reason not to read this is the knowledge that this is so much further than the anime (2nd season) got that you won't get to hype over this on the big screen.
I am so excited to see THIS happen and THAT happen and also This-Other-Thing. A good book. A good series. Worth it.
This is so good that, really, the only reason not to read this is the knowledge that this is so much further than the anime (2nd season) got that you won't get to hype over this on the big screen.
I am so excited to see THIS happen and THAT happen and also This-Other-Thing. A good book. A good series. Worth it.
June 8, 2022
This is first Ascendance book not to get 5 stars from me. For ONE reason.
July 17, 2022
My be is finally ready to ready to collect the last ingredient to make her murder and become healthy. She is finally able to meet little sister Charlotte, who is now old enough to be baptised and join the main building. But political maneuvering puts all the secured children in danger in this exciting conclusion to this story arc.
August 11, 2022
I don't know why I am so amused when Myne's frail body almost expires, but it's very cute. This is an action packed section with a kidnap attack followed by a different kidnapping, and Myne is almost killed by her rescuer who doesn't know his own strength. Her dedication to her little sister is very heartwarming.
This part really ended with a bang!
This part really ended with a bang!
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