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By the Grace of the Gods (Light Novel) #16
By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 16 (By the Grace of the Gods
Ryoma returns from the Sea of Trees of Syrus, having achieved every goal he had set out to accomplish. He parts ways with S-rank adventurer Glen, his impromptu teammate, and makes his way safely to Gimul.
Finally back, Ryoma partakes in some more peaceful, mundane adventures. He stays busy by catching up with the Jamils, checking in on his laundry business, and showing Eleonora around the city. Meanwhile, with the support of the Jamils, Ryoma dives headfirst into the study of hexes, showing off his talent under the guidance of a brand new tutor.
Finally back, Ryoma partakes in some more peaceful, mundane adventures. He stays busy by catching up with the Jamils, checking in on his laundry business, and showing Eleonora around the city. Meanwhile, with the support of the Jamils, Ryoma dives headfirst into the study of hexes, showing off his talent under the guidance of a brand new tutor.
174 pages, Paperback
Published April 13, 2026
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June 29, 2025
In all honesty a bit of a boring volume for me, and that is coming from somebody who tends to like cosy slice-of-life and R&D kind of stories. Too much exposition and about subjects that were not all that interesting. The (all be it) rant on school bullying did not help since it felt out of place both in the context of this volume as well as the series as a whole and as a result felt rather tagged on and preachy. Still, entertaining enough otherwise, although I do hope a bit more happens in the next volume.
July 1, 2025
Rey… informative…
Not so much happening in this volume, other than a lot of pondering and lecturing. Some of it could be things i forgot from volume 14 ot volume 15, but this was a difficult volume for me. There was a woman named Eleonora that started the book off when the duke’s family visited. I had no clue who she was and all of the Jamil women have ‘E’ names, it took longer than it should have to realise she wasn’t a relative but a secretary. Then Ryoma has a long discussion about bullying with them as Kuromi the fairy found internet references in Ruoma’s memories. Then taking his new secretary all over to introduce her though he has a curse so people don’t like him? Then a stop at the laundry and a bad customer which might have been fun to follow but mostly got dropped. Then suddenly we’re going up ag mountain to learn about hexes from a friendly warlock, who lectures for many pages about hexes, curses, and consequences. Then there’s a discussion, thankfully somewhat general, about folks on earth using animal cruelty and sacrifices to perform hexes and curses.
I don’t know. I want to see how the story plays out but I’ve been struggling with the last few volumes, and I’d hoped that the last one had us almost back on track to a fun and enjoyable tale of making the world a little better through slime powers and a bit of divine intervention, it appears it’s going dark again. Hopefully the next one is better than this.
Not so much happening in this volume, other than a lot of pondering and lecturing. Some of it could be things i forgot from volume 14 ot volume 15, but this was a difficult volume for me. There was a woman named Eleonora that started the book off when the duke’s family visited. I had no clue who she was and all of the Jamil women have ‘E’ names, it took longer than it should have to realise she wasn’t a relative but a secretary. Then Ryoma has a long discussion about bullying with them as Kuromi the fairy found internet references in Ruoma’s memories. Then taking his new secretary all over to introduce her though he has a curse so people don’t like him? Then a stop at the laundry and a bad customer which might have been fun to follow but mostly got dropped. Then suddenly we’re going up ag mountain to learn about hexes from a friendly warlock, who lectures for many pages about hexes, curses, and consequences. Then there’s a discussion, thankfully somewhat general, about folks on earth using animal cruelty and sacrifices to perform hexes and curses.
I don’t know. I want to see how the story plays out but I’ve been struggling with the last few volumes, and I’d hoped that the last one had us almost back on track to a fun and enjoyable tale of making the world a little better through slime powers and a bit of divine intervention, it appears it’s going dark again. Hopefully the next one is better than this.
June 28, 2025
Dull compared to the other books in the series. Mostly info dumping and little adventuring. Shorter length than previous books for a high cost. Hoping the next book improves.
October 24, 2025
I'm giving this five stars for the vibe, but frankly, the books are a little too short. You're getting about two hours of reading if you read fast, or three-ish if you read slow. And this isn't a kids' target audience book. Even for a light novel, that's a bit nuts. I say this book isn't for kids because the slime and research stuff is kind of the interesting part of the book. The fights are okay, but there isn't much in here. It feels like the wrap-up chapters, the epilogue of an earlier arc, but they're charging a whole book for it.
That's like fifteen bucks for a paperback and around seven dollars USD digital. Like, bruh.
If you have a subscription, it would be worth it. If there's ever a hardback of this series, I'd like to see some combined books for hardbacks. I'd be willing to buy those because I do dig the hell out of this series.
The one thing I'm really unhappy about, though, is I'd like more discovery about the magic world, and that seems to be the part that is getting skimmed a lot of the time. Hopefully, next book we get a goblin and slime book. The drunk slime and the drunk goblins are cracking me up in the background, and we only see flashes of the slimes. I'd love to also see more about the sprint rabbits, the slimes, his chicken, and farming. It feels like untapped comedy gold. I wish, though, that the author would lean in. Have a little more faith in their writing and the fact that if you're sixteen novels in, your audience is probably into the writing and the nerd stuff of it all. I'd also like to see some relationship building (not romantic, but trust levels), like a party, even if that party is a bunch of slimes and goblins. I'd like to see him building that party. I also wish they'd go more into the development of armor and what not. There's so much world and world tech in this series. I'd love to see development testing of tech. I have a feeling that those would be funny scenes. It's like we are getting "skim books" instead of the author having faith in the writing and the audience they built. Because it's too late in this series you've already scared off the normies. Might as well lean in and have fun.
Center your book yes. But it's ok to just cut up and have fun. I'd rather see the scene then hear the bullet point.
That's like fifteen bucks for a paperback and around seven dollars USD digital. Like, bruh.
If you have a subscription, it would be worth it. If there's ever a hardback of this series, I'd like to see some combined books for hardbacks. I'd be willing to buy those because I do dig the hell out of this series.
The one thing I'm really unhappy about, though, is I'd like more discovery about the magic world, and that seems to be the part that is getting skimmed a lot of the time. Hopefully, next book we get a goblin and slime book. The drunk slime and the drunk goblins are cracking me up in the background, and we only see flashes of the slimes. I'd love to also see more about the sprint rabbits, the slimes, his chicken, and farming. It feels like untapped comedy gold. I wish, though, that the author would lean in. Have a little more faith in their writing and the fact that if you're sixteen novels in, your audience is probably into the writing and the nerd stuff of it all. I'd also like to see some relationship building (not romantic, but trust levels), like a party, even if that party is a bunch of slimes and goblins. I'd like to see him building that party. I also wish they'd go more into the development of armor and what not. There's so much world and world tech in this series. I'd love to see development testing of tech. I have a feeling that those would be funny scenes. It's like we are getting "skim books" instead of the author having faith in the writing and the audience they built. Because it's too late in this series you've already scared off the normies. Might as well lean in and have fun.
Center your book yes. But it's ok to just cut up and have fun. I'd rather see the scene then hear the bullet point.
June 27, 2025
What a total let down. 50% of this book was an unnecessary information dump. This series was supposed to be about adventure, fun in a new world, and discovering new slimes. However, this volume feels like a politics and/or business management guide with a lot of moral preaching. It feels like a totally different author or if the author forgot their plot. If you are going to put lame books out, just end the series on a good note rather than keeping it going on so poorly developed. It is like they have to meet a delivery date, and to do that, they just add whatever information without having the purpose of the book in mind. It felt all over the place, jumping from topic to topic.
In addition, I did not use the cost of the book as a reviewing factor, but wanted to note it in the even Amazon cares, but the last 2 books have been incredibly short, less than 200 pages. They are charging double the price of other books of the same size. This is robbery. If these books continue to be less than 200 pages, I'm not going to continue the series. Originally, the series was over 200 pages per volume, and now it is about 40 pages less, and they are charging the same price.
I apologize for the cost-related rant, but I'm a bit tired of the super-rich bullying consumers into paying high prices for no valid reason other than their own gain. On to my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
In addition, I did not use the cost of the book as a reviewing factor, but wanted to note it in the even Amazon cares, but the last 2 books have been incredibly short, less than 200 pages. They are charging double the price of other books of the same size. This is robbery. If these books continue to be less than 200 pages, I'm not going to continue the series. Originally, the series was over 200 pages per volume, and now it is about 40 pages less, and they are charging the same price.
I apologize for the cost-related rant, but I'm a bit tired of the super-rich bullying consumers into paying high prices for no valid reason other than their own gain. On to my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
July 10, 2025
Great volume
I like this side of Ryoma. He's learning something new and working on a new project. The two new characters are awesome. I wish that his first employees would rise up and n power to assist him more. I feel like so many characters are being introduced while the older ones keep fading .
I like this side of Ryoma. He's learning something new and working on a new project. The two new characters are awesome. I wish that his first employees would rise up and n power to assist him more. I feel like so many characters are being introduced while the older ones keep fading .
June 28, 2025
Another good chapter to the story
I still feel like these light novels are more on the light side then novel side. It's partly because this series is so chill that it feels this way, but I cant help wanting them to be longer. Especially with how long they take to release!
I still feel like these light novels are more on the light side then novel side. It's partly because this series is so chill that it feels this way, but I cant help wanting them to be longer. Especially with how long they take to release!
April 3, 2026
Slight come down from the previous book, but was as expected. We see Ryoma learning about hexes and cursed energy, so there was quite a fair bit of information dump. Otherwise, it is still a nice book and also quite a change to gear.
June 28, 2025
Fanfreakingtastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
June 29, 2025
I love this series!
I can't wait for the next book! This series is so fun, interesting, and enjoyable! I hope the adventures continue for a good long while!
I can't wait for the next book! This series is so fun, interesting, and enjoyable! I hope the adventures continue for a good long while!
July 1, 2025
A quiet book without anything big or dramatic happening, but still a comfy, cosy read. I'm looking forward to the next big arc.
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May 13, 2026
More like a 3.5 star, rounded up. It was enjoyable, but felt very much like a transitional volume. A quieter period leading up to the next arc
January 29, 2026
Back to Work
Spoilers ahead. You have been warned.
Ryoma makes a new friend in his secretary, Eleanora. She is the sort of person who can function with little sleep, so she gets a lot of tasks done quickly.
Ryoma returns from the Sea of Trees and comes bearing gifts. He has a party or two and goes off to a mountaintop so that he may master a new form of magic.
The gods continue their search for Evil God Fragments, and gift Ryoma with a special book allowing him to contact the Divine Realm. It’s like a portable church.
I enjoyed the book. It was a bit short, though.
Spoilers ahead. You have been warned.
Ryoma makes a new friend in his secretary, Eleanora. She is the sort of person who can function with little sleep, so she gets a lot of tasks done quickly.
Ryoma returns from the Sea of Trees and comes bearing gifts. He has a party or two and goes off to a mountaintop so that he may master a new form of magic.
The gods continue their search for Evil God Fragments, and gift Ryoma with a special book allowing him to contact the Divine Realm. It’s like a portable church.
I enjoyed the book. It was a bit short, though.
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