Secrets of the Silent Witch (Light Novel), Vol. 5

サイレント・ウィッチ 沈黙の魔女の隠しごと [Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Mahou no Kakushigoto] (Light Novel) #5

by Matsuri Isora, Nanna Fujimi (Illustrator), Alice Prowse (translator)

Winter vacation has finally arrived, and Monica is looking forward to a break from protecting the second prince. But her plans quickly fall apart when she is ordered to guard him once again—this time in her official capacity as the Silent Witch! Now she must escort Felix on a diplomatic mission to a neighboring country without him realizing she and Monica Norton are one and the same. Can she pull through, or will her body give out from the stress? And what new threat lies in wait for the prince at their destination...?

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Manga, Mystery, Young Adult, Fiction, Comedy

278 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 10, 2023

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Reviews

[Ami 乁⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠o⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠ㄏ (written by Jane Austen) · Rating 5 out of 5]

How does this series keep getting better and better??

With each volume, I get even more attached to the characters and more embroiled in the politically and magically charged world of the series!

But...after this...I'll just have one more volume to read since the rest haven't been translated yet...What the hell am I supposed to cling on to?!

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume, and this series, are simply fantastic. The way each volume keeps upping the ante and outdoing the one before it is incredible, and it was bomb shell after bomb shell drop in this one in particular. I love how pieces I didn’t even realize have significance keep re-emerging in unique ways and connecting pieces of the puzzle in unexpected ways. We get a lot more insight into Felix’ mindset and goals in this one, tho still not everything, and the way he completely fanboys over meeting his idol is hilarious and really sweet. The continued agony of Eliane getting thwarted by a completely dense Glenn is also really done and adds a layer of reprieve to heavier scenes. Once again the balance of plot reveals, humorous scenes, and character developments is really well done, and I can’t wait for the next volume to be released.

[Mk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great update to one of my favourite series! There’s a big revelation in this volume that I really enjoyed. (More than one, actually!)

[Mika ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

[Spoilers on the last paragraph]

This is probably my most fave volume so far! Monica acting as her true self during the Winter Break Arc was a breath of fresh air. Here, she could be the Silent Witch and show her beautiful, scary powers for all of the duchy to behold hahaha! It hinted more of Felix’s secret and I have a feeling all will be revealed in the next volume… I just want him to know that Monica Norton is the Silent Witch and read how he loses his mind with the revelation 🤣

I’ve been reading that there will be no romance in the main story (I think there’s a sequel already?). And the most popular ship right now is Monica and Cyril. But… I really can’t help rooting for Felix lol. He might be introduced as a typical male lead with the blond hair and gorgeous blue eyes. But this light novel made him more nuanced and intriguing. His POVs gave him more depth and he’s always so genuine when he’s pretending to be Ike or fanboying over the Silent Witch 🥹 So basically, I just want the prince to be happy, especially now it is being hinted why he’s cozying up with the weird, but very very powerful characters. The fact that the duke was collecting those shady villains too just to have full control over Felix? Shudders… protect the prince at all cost!

Lastly—and here’s the main spoiler now—I was laughing so much when Nero turned out to be THE freaking black dragon because I KNEW IT!!! The author has hinted it so much from the start too with his name and all 😂 Nero was too much of a menace to just be a simple shapeshifting cat. It makes me feel wonderfully validated to know that I was right hahahah! On to volume

[Triscia Katerina · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the supplementary volume that was 4.5, this was more tense and hence more enjoyable for me.

Monica in this story is mostly about her sage duties, which was far more interesting to witness instead of her Serendia Academy life. We finally get to see Monica perform her magic without needing to hide the fact that she's performing them. (Although she still has to hide her identity, but still!!! Seeing her be so flashy with her magic is very satisfying!!!! Let people awe at her genius!!!)

And towards the end we finally get to witness more of Monica's backstory, seeing her transform into a purposeful young lady made me feel so proud as I've been following this light novel from the early days.

I can't wait for the next volume.

[Callie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series with my whole heart. Monica is absolutely the most adorable heroine ever, and so easy to root for. The way she still struggles with her anxiety yet tries so hard to overcome it, bit by bit, every single day, makes me want to wrap her up in my arms and swing her around in an enormous hug.

Felix was also adorable in this. He’s such a not-so-secret Silent Witch fanboy that it makes every interaction he has with Monica sweet and hilarious to read about. Plus, Nero has always been my favorite, and I cackled even more with his role here.

Another fantastic installment! Now please excuse me while I speed off to read the next one.

[Rachana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, when I thought Silent Witch would be guarding Prince Felix, I assumed she’d try to keep her identity hidden. But by the end of it, I was sure the big reveal was coming—that Silent Witch is actually Monica! But it hasn’t happened yet.

I can’t wait for the moment when Prince Felix realizes the mysterious witch he admires and has a crush on is actually the Student Council’s accountant… Monica, the same girl he treated like a pet and called his little squirrel. 😂

I’m eagerly waiting for the reactions—especially from Prince Felix and Cyril. The suspense is killing me!

[Amrusha Saha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went in thinking there would be so much more Felix x Monica interactions. Instead, Monica came out doubting him while Felix came out getting more obsessed. However, I enjoyed it plenty (had to grit my teeth through Elaine and Bridget gripping for Felix. Brownie points for Elaine to get over that).

[Mark Santi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nero is what.....

[Laney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly can’t get enough of this series i genuinely have read all 5 in a week the story rewards you for predicting things then gives you new things to think about

[_Hinoiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best one so far

[Stefany Barrero González · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the series

I love this series. I seriously can't wait to see how the story will end. I love Monica and how much she has grown.

[Mathxxl]

C'est un tome assez chouette, avec notamment pas mal de focus sur Nero et du pétage de dragon. L'histoire commence à véritablement poser ses pions, c'est sympa. Et comme toujours Monica bébou.

[Alarna · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good. i cant wait for the next book to come out it seems like a lot of interesting things have been set up. :)

[Ruchith Jayarathna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great volume from Silent Witch! Had a big reveal and many more reveals. So excited for the next volume!

[Pakapak Sankhasundara · Rating 5 out of 5]

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