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Grimmwald #2
Grimmwald 2
For love
For legacy.
FOR SCIENCE!
Maxim Volt has defended his rule against the depredations of industry, but a greater challenge awaits him.
Marriage.
For not only does he have to organize a rite of fealty, where the various powers of the Grimm Valley swear loyalty to him and his house, but he must fend off a bevy of sometimes murderous brides eager to become the mistress of the castle. Be they from the Hundred Houses of Europe, the vampire courts, or even the witch covens that lurk in the shadows of the forests, all would delight to rule Grimmwald at his side. As his wife.
Or his widow.
Grimmwald 2 is the latest haremlit book from Jay Aury! A Discworldian fantasy of love, politicking, and mad science! Included are witches, werewolves, yandere tsunderes, and the complicated economics of parmesan.
For legacy.
FOR SCIENCE!
Maxim Volt has defended his rule against the depredations of industry, but a greater challenge awaits him.
Marriage.
For not only does he have to organize a rite of fealty, where the various powers of the Grimm Valley swear loyalty to him and his house, but he must fend off a bevy of sometimes murderous brides eager to become the mistress of the castle. Be they from the Hundred Houses of Europe, the vampire courts, or even the witch covens that lurk in the shadows of the forests, all would delight to rule Grimmwald at his side. As his wife.
Or his widow.
Grimmwald 2 is the latest haremlit book from Jay Aury! A Discworldian fantasy of love, politicking, and mad science! Included are witches, werewolves, yandere tsunderes, and the complicated economics of parmesan.
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2025
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February 24, 2026
A very solid follow up tbh! The entire was set up and concluded well, while the whole , a usual annoyance in books like this, was actually fun and quite bearable *heh*; the problem though is, as always with these types of books, the relationships with the girls:
1. Honestly just skipped all the sex scenes; I dont really read books for this, but neither am I a prude. I think if you write a romance -or harem as here is the case- you gotta have it, but its also not why am I reading fantasy books like these.
2. Speaking of, Katerina was interesting in the first book, and I had high hopes for her. Unfortunately, with the exception of an exceptional contribution she offers to the crew, she is mostly a fanservice throwaway character.
3. Bitsy: we learn more about her and get some parts of her thinking that build her up as a character - a nice change of pace from the first book- but she is so insufferable. I cant put into words how annoying she is.
4. We get a nice bit of backstory on the majordomo and some nice story elements she is a protagonist in, but her relationship with the Master of Grimmwald and sudden love for him (a complaint of mine in the first book), is so out of the blue that I am kinda checked out.
5. Ah! Moira. 'Best girl' to use a term of phrase which the author uses, gets a fair bit of action, and while I would have liked more backstory on her, I am happy she isnt just in the background anymore.
I am sure I had other feedback, but dont have enough time rn. Ciao!
1. Honestly just skipped all the sex scenes; I dont really read books for this, but neither am I a prude. I think if you write a romance -or harem as here is the case- you gotta have it, but its also not why am I reading fantasy books like these.
2. Speaking of, Katerina was interesting in the first book, and I had high hopes for her. Unfortunately, with the exception of an exceptional contribution she offers to the crew, she is mostly a fanservice throwaway character.
3. Bitsy: we learn more about her and get some parts of her thinking that build her up as a character - a nice change of pace from the first book- but she is so insufferable. I cant put into words how annoying she is.
4. We get a nice bit of backstory on the majordomo and some nice story elements she is a protagonist in, but her relationship with the Master of Grimmwald and sudden love for him (a complaint of mine in the first book), is so out of the blue that I am kinda checked out.
5. Ah! Moira. 'Best girl' to use a term of phrase which the author uses, gets a fair bit of action, and while I would have liked more backstory on her, I am happy she isnt just in the background anymore.
I am sure I had other feedback, but dont have enough time rn. Ciao!
July 21, 2025
This book was a solid follow-up to the first, and I quite enjoyed it.
This series has proven to have a great deal of wit built into it. The MC being more or less the "straight man" to all the absolutely bat crazy people that are not only his lovers, but his enemies, and friends. It's a never ending amount of the MC shaking his head and wondering what the heck it will take to get a normal response.
I look forward to book 3.
This series has proven to have a great deal of wit built into it. The MC being more or less the "straight man" to all the absolutely bat crazy people that are not only his lovers, but his enemies, and friends. It's a never ending amount of the MC shaking his head and wondering what the heck it will take to get a normal response.
I look forward to book 3.
August 22, 2025
An absolute joy to read!!!
Such great dark humor entrenched throughout this wonderful series!!! It is a pleasure to read such a wonderfully written fantasy adventure story with this much out right humor!!! Keep the series coming!!!
Such great dark humor entrenched throughout this wonderful series!!! It is a pleasure to read such a wonderfully written fantasy adventure story with this much out right humor!!! Keep the series coming!!!
August 31, 2025
Hilarious!
I absolutely loved reading this book. It was funny and engaging. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and entertaining. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. This book and series are definitely worth checking out.
I absolutely loved reading this book. It was funny and engaging. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and entertaining. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. This book and series are definitely worth checking out.
March 16, 2026
This was fun, very pratchettian. I think this series could have legs, just wish it released faster, I could easily read 7+ books of this. The chemistry is great between characters and the mansion has a life of it's own. I like the MC isn't chained to the house like is typical in this trope/genre.
July 16, 2025
Not quite great. A bit too pleased with itself sometimes, but good when it’s not gurning and making in-jokes.
July 17, 2025
Leaving an enemy to cause problems simply for story reasons and not character motivations is a cheap writing tactic.
July 18, 2025
Not much of a harem in this haremlit.
Not much of a harem in this haremlit story. I feel it could have been a lot better of a story.
Not much of a harem in this haremlit story. I feel it could have been a lot better of a story.
July 27, 2025
Very good book
This is a fine light fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Moira the castle manager. I anxiously await the sequel.
This is a fine light fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Moira the castle manager. I anxiously await the sequel.
April 8, 2026
This is neither here nor there, but it sure is annoying when a character speaks to others incessantly patronizing like they are an 8 year old kid.
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