What do you think?
Rate this book
小国の侯爵令嬢は敵国にて覚醒する [Oguni no Koushaku Reijou wa Tekikoku nite Kakusei suru] (Novel) #2
A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol.2
When Respect Transforms into Love!
Using her courage and business savvy as weapons, Bertine earns more for the Federation than the reparations owed in her role discovering and marketing the country’s specialty products. The scarlet fabric, fruit jams and marmalades, spices, boats, and even a hotel… She shapes her ideas into reality one after another, ever expanding her businesses. The way she lives her life inspires and moves Cecilio deeply. But the general isn’t the only one affected as Bertine’s influence inadvertently spreads to the Empire’s second prince and even his uncle. All of which leads to political upheaval in the Kingdom of San Luenne, which scorned Bertine’s very existence. Thus the adventurous tale of a young lady who awakened to her potential in a new land reaches its rousing conclusion!
Using her courage and business savvy as weapons, Bertine earns more for the Federation than the reparations owed in her role discovering and marketing the country’s specialty products. The scarlet fabric, fruit jams and marmalades, spices, boats, and even a hotel… She shapes her ideas into reality one after another, ever expanding her businesses. The way she lives her life inspires and moves Cecilio deeply. But the general isn’t the only one affected as Bertine’s influence inadvertently spreads to the Empire’s second prince and even his uncle. All of which leads to political upheaval in the Kingdom of San Luenne, which scorned Bertine’s very existence. Thus the adventurous tale of a young lady who awakened to her potential in a new land reaches its rousing conclusion!
214 pages, Paperback
First published October 7, 2022
26 people are currently reading
28 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
April 3, 2024
After a promising opening act, the sequel of Syuu’s romantic fantasy series left me a little disappointed.
In the first volume, the storylines featuring Cecilio and the San Luenne royal family were interwoven tightly in between Bertine’s new business ventures, a move which let the overall grandiose nature of the plot shine. In the sequel, however, Bertine’s business ventures end up becoming a hindrance to the main plot’s development.
As hinted at throughout the previous volume, the series’ climax sees Bertine help in a scheme to overthrow the declining royal family in San Luenne. Made up of several different moving parts, its highlights include a more focused look at Bertine’s father as well as the youngest crown prince of the Empire, Claudio.
Unfortunately, this more involved plot is often forced to take a back seat to Bertine’s business escapades. For as much as I enjoy these little adventures, hunting for black pepper and building boats, they don’t hold a candle to a continental cue attempt.
The Empire and the Emperor
Whilst the final volume’s storyline lacked the punch it deserved, thankfully, the character writing is still strong.
Two of the characters that see play this time manage to keep up with the tight character development showcased in the opening instalment. The first is Cecilio. This time, the story focuses on his reasons for taking the reigns of the Federation. A tragic tale surrounding the death of his mother reveals his impetus to change the future as well as reveal the true depths of the Empire’s unparalleled cruelty.
The second character of note is the Emperor. Newly introduced for the series’ final arc, he’s a harsh but fair ruler. Despite being painted negatively by others, this volume shows him to be an intelligent man blinded by guilt. Through his son’s strength, however, he’s finally able to see the light and enact changes that will secure the future of the palace and the people.
To conclude, whilst A Young Lady’s True Calling failed to quite stick the landing, there’s still plenty to enjoy overall. Key to this is the author’s continued tight writing concerning the characters. Cecilio and the Emperor are particular beneficiaries of this. Both end up becoming complex characters by the series’ end.
In the first volume, the storylines featuring Cecilio and the San Luenne royal family were interwoven tightly in between Bertine’s new business ventures, a move which let the overall grandiose nature of the plot shine. In the sequel, however, Bertine’s business ventures end up becoming a hindrance to the main plot’s development.
As hinted at throughout the previous volume, the series’ climax sees Bertine help in a scheme to overthrow the declining royal family in San Luenne. Made up of several different moving parts, its highlights include a more focused look at Bertine’s father as well as the youngest crown prince of the Empire, Claudio.
Unfortunately, this more involved plot is often forced to take a back seat to Bertine’s business escapades. For as much as I enjoy these little adventures, hunting for black pepper and building boats, they don’t hold a candle to a continental cue attempt.
The Empire and the Emperor
Whilst the final volume’s storyline lacked the punch it deserved, thankfully, the character writing is still strong.
Two of the characters that see play this time manage to keep up with the tight character development showcased in the opening instalment. The first is Cecilio. This time, the story focuses on his reasons for taking the reigns of the Federation. A tragic tale surrounding the death of his mother reveals his impetus to change the future as well as reveal the true depths of the Empire’s unparalleled cruelty.
The second character of note is the Emperor. Newly introduced for the series’ final arc, he’s a harsh but fair ruler. Despite being painted negatively by others, this volume shows him to be an intelligent man blinded by guilt. Through his son’s strength, however, he’s finally able to see the light and enact changes that will secure the future of the palace and the people.
To conclude, whilst A Young Lady’s True Calling failed to quite stick the landing, there’s still plenty to enjoy overall. Key to this is the author’s continued tight writing concerning the characters. Cecilio and the Emperor are particular beneficiaries of this. Both end up becoming complex characters by the series’ end.
April 26, 2024
Highly recommend
Both of the novels in this series were very well done. I have mixed feelings, though, on the one hand I love that this is the first novel by this author, and I love that she finished the story. And gave us the resolution at the end. But on the other hand as someone who loves to read and really enjoyed this novel, I’m a little sad. She didn’t spend more time like a whole Nother novel on the marriage like getting married, and building a country together. And I’m really hoping she writes novel about Claudio and how he’s doing his king. I really love the way. They tell the story the characters they build the world they build. I look forward to lots more from this author.
Both of the novels in this series were very well done. I have mixed feelings, though, on the one hand I love that this is the first novel by this author, and I love that she finished the story. And gave us the resolution at the end. But on the other hand as someone who loves to read and really enjoyed this novel, I’m a little sad. She didn’t spend more time like a whole Nother novel on the marriage like getting married, and building a country together. And I’m really hoping she writes novel about Claudio and how he’s doing his king. I really love the way. They tell the story the characters they build the world they build. I look forward to lots more from this author.
May 8, 2024
Meh…. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
First volume felt more exciting for me. The way Bertie built her circle of trusted people and made a name for herself was thrilling because we were able to see her growing with each page. With each chapter, she kept getting stronger and stronger, so you wanted to read about her journey.
In the second volume, it felt like she took a backseat and didn’t shine as brightly this time. Sure, there were some moments that caught my attention, but I feel like the main character morphed into Luca….. Which isn’t bad, but he started to take center stage rather than Bertie.
First volume felt more exciting for me. The way Bertie built her circle of trusted people and made a name for herself was thrilling because we were able to see her growing with each page. With each chapter, she kept getting stronger and stronger, so you wanted to read about her journey.
In the second volume, it felt like she took a backseat and didn’t shine as brightly this time. Sure, there were some moments that caught my attention, but I feel like the main character morphed into Luca….. Which isn’t bad, but he started to take center stage rather than Bertie.
July 27, 2025
This series had an identity crisis I swear. It can't decide whether to be a light-hearted story about a women finding her place in a new country or a book with political intrigue and villains. Both of these elements fall flat and feel out of place due to neither being expanded properly. Also if you're here for romance there is so little it's laughable. I think if the author had pushed this more into being a light-hearted novel with an actual romance it'd probably have worked better than whatever mess this was.
July 17, 2024
It felt like it was heading into a completely different direction than the first book.
I liked the first book but in the sequel I had the feeling the narrative got lost in details and plots that were just not intersting to me. The picture got a little too big fot my taste. I liked the cozy vibes in the first book where the fmc started to build her life in a new country and making it her home.
But with the aspect of who is gonna be the next king they kinda lost me on that if I‘m being honest.
Also I hopef for a little more romance in the sequel and how the relationship of the main characters will develop. Turns out that it was very, veryyyy underwhelming.
But again, maybe I just had the wrong expectations.
I liked the first book but in the sequel I had the feeling the narrative got lost in details and plots that were just not intersting to me. The picture got a little too big fot my taste. I liked the cozy vibes in the first book where the fmc started to build her life in a new country and making it her home.
But with the aspect of who is gonna be the next king they kinda lost me on that if I‘m being honest.
Also I hopef for a little more romance in the sequel and how the relationship of the main characters will develop. Turns out that it was very, veryyyy underwhelming.
But again, maybe I just had the wrong expectations.
July 30, 2024
This volume fell really flat. It felt like the author was tired of the story and just rushing through it. The romance wasn’t really there, and there were illogical things like needing an entire year to train staff for the hotel to open. And at the end where Cecilio is fighting SIX wild boars by himself with…I have no idea if he even had a weapon. Whatever.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 25, 2025
I appreciate the author so much!
I really appreciate the author for writing a female lead character who is capable and earnest as she faces challenges. The characters were energetic and the plot was interesting, but overall the story was also restful. Thank you!
I really appreciate the author for writing a female lead character who is capable and earnest as she faces challenges. The characters were energetic and the plot was interesting, but overall the story was also restful. Thank you!
March 31, 2024
💜💛💙💚
Loved this series, it was so good. Wish it was longer, would have liked to see more scenes with their children.
Loved this series, it was so good. Wish it was longer, would have liked to see more scenes with their children.
December 11, 2024
A very nice conclusion, though I would not have minded another sequel!
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews