Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools Volume 10

魔導具師ダリヤはうつむかない ～今日から自由な職人ライフ～ (Novel) #10

by Hisaya Amagishi, A.M. Cola (Translator), Hachi Komada (Illustrator)

It has been decided that Dahlia will receive a barony in the coming year, and in celebration of that announcement, a ball will be held at the Marquis Gildo’s estate. Dahlia is nervous to say the least, as she will be required to dance in front of a crowd of people, though knowing that Volf will be there as one of her dance partners helps to put her mind at ease. Unfortunately, shortly before the ball, Volf is summoned to join the rest of the Order of Beast Hunters in taking down a green wyvern that has been spotted outside of the capital. Dahlia is left behind to pray for his safe return. Will the Beast Hunters be able to hold their own against the wyvern—and will Volf return in time for the ball?

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Cozy, Romance

311 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 25, 2024

About the author

甘岸久弥

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This volume has very little progression of any plot or relationship. The author spends far too much time on minutiae when it comes to social interactions, which is both boring and makes me feel it’s entirely unrealistic. Frankly, the supposed rules governing nobles is excessive and IMO impossible to follow. The excessive emphasis makes me think of the concept of being “more royal than a royal,” that is to be so concerned with the *trappings* of being a noble that it seems performative. That’s how I feel about the author’s world building. So concerned with adding in imagined intricacies that the world doesn’t ring true. Aristocrats are only human, and in this world commoners get elevated to the peerage regularly, so such a rigid social system makes zero sense.

I also find the details of magic use to be confusing. I can’t grasp who is actually powerful or not. And you have weird things like Volf being unrecognizable because of his “disguise,” aka his glasses….

I guess her dad died of something related to making weapons. Ok…

Unfortunately, it was a terrible slog for me to finish this book. It’s too bad because I initially liked the series, but I don’t find it engaging anymore.

[Tom Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

why is her magic so low

As at least a third gen magical tool maker on her father’s side and her mother being from a earl rank, which is the same as volf right now, I would have thought her magic would be higher, I hope it grows a bit.

I’m guessing the stranger she met was a half brother, I don’t know if his sister/date was a twin making them both siblings or a half sister unrelated to dahlia. If that was another child from her mother, I got the vibe he didn’t know they where related and just told by his father ( who I think married in) to get close to the up and coming baron/business woman working with the castle.

Cute how they are having stray thoughts that are being romantic.

[Pieter · Rating 4 out of 5]

As expected, the volume was entertaining: a bit of R&D (mostly crafting magic swords and wands), a bit of food (surprising little for this series), some combat action and a very slowly budding romance. It is Interesting how in v1 of the series you think her father died of alcohol, but through the after stories of each volume you slowly learn much more was going on then meets the eye. I am curious when Dahlia herself learns about it. So a solid addition to the series and a good read.

[j · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars because it made me enjoy reading again, and it made me happy during a difficult time 🥲🫶

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wish there was more toolmaking

[Yessenia Andaverde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a short story. I felt disappointed with the ending, it felt like it came too abruptly. The scenes where Dahlia and Volf are together are, as always, the best.