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針子の乙女 [Hariko no Otome] (Novel) #2
Maiden of the Needle (Light Novel), Vol. 2
In their quest to lift the curse on the Realm Weaveguardian, Yui and Argit move to Menesmetlo where Yui can train in the nearby labyrinth. They also need to locate someone who possesses either a weapon that’s effective against curses or a wind fairy―and fortunately, an adventurer friend of Argit’s named Schnell fits the bill. Schnell is still chasing his dream of becoming a dressmaker, and upon seeing Yui’s blessweaving skills, he makes her an He’ll help undo the curse, but only if Yui takes him as her apprentice!
- GenresFantasy
198 pages, Paperback
First published April 30, 2021
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July 25, 2024
Underwhelming follow up
After reading the first volume I was super excited about reading the next book. Unfortunately this book is kind of a hot mess. There's a lot of details that don't make any sense and the author randomly pulls some overpowered third parties from out of nowhere to solve all the dramatic climax fights. The result is a confusing anti-climatic cop out.
One of the things that had me particularly confused is why the system guide thought Yui was a threat to her maid. I don't understand still even after finishing the volume. It feels like the author was in too much of a rush to revealed world building epic secrets. Instead of naturally letting things reveal themselves. Then heavy-handedly forcing the resolution in an awkward way. Additionally, the bonus chapters all feel like finales. But the most important details of the overarching plot have months worth of content left to go... So why are we having characters given weird happily ever afters when the story is only halfway through?
Overall I just feel really disappointed.
After reading the first volume I was super excited about reading the next book. Unfortunately this book is kind of a hot mess. There's a lot of details that don't make any sense and the author randomly pulls some overpowered third parties from out of nowhere to solve all the dramatic climax fights. The result is a confusing anti-climatic cop out.
One of the things that had me particularly confused is why the system guide thought Yui was a threat to her maid. I don't understand still even after finishing the volume. It feels like the author was in too much of a rush to revealed world building epic secrets. Instead of naturally letting things reveal themselves. Then heavy-handedly forcing the resolution in an awkward way. Additionally, the bonus chapters all feel like finales. But the most important details of the overarching plot have months worth of content left to go... So why are we having characters given weird happily ever afters when the story is only halfway through?
Overall I just feel really disappointed.
December 25, 2023
odd change in style
This is a fantastic story with wonderfully deep characters. However, the second volume departed from the firsts easy to read style with more of a cyclical nature. Many story points started close to the middle and then backed up or circled around a point for a while. It would have been a nice way to shake things up if the amount of characters had not multiplied ten fold. It then became hard to keep things straight and the need to reread was essential.
This is a fantastic story with wonderfully deep characters. However, the second volume departed from the firsts easy to read style with more of a cyclical nature. Many story points started close to the middle and then backed up or circled around a point for a while. It would have been a nice way to shake things up if the amount of characters had not multiplied ten fold. It then became hard to keep things straight and the need to reread was essential.
January 21, 2024
This was cute
I can’t wait for the next book, it’s getting interesting. I kind of want to know what happens with her and her sister.
I can’t wait for the next book, it’s getting interesting. I kind of want to know what happens with her and her sister.
April 9, 2024
I liked it, but all happened too fast. Like days fast. If it was spaced between a few weeks it would have been better. I wish the best for the sister.
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