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本好きの下剋上 ～司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません～ [Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho Ni Naru Tame Ni Shudan wo Erande iraremasen] (Novel) #14
本好きの下剋上~司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません~第四部「貴族院の自称図書委員2」
貴族院に入学したローゼマインは図書館に通いたい一心で、勉強に試験に大奮闘を続けていた。が、貴族の常識を知らない振る舞いに、側近や教師たちからも心配の声が高まっていく。そんな折、魔術具のシュバルツ達を巡り、大領地ダンケルフェルガーの学生と衝突が勃発! 騎士見習い達の模擬戦「宝盗りディッター」で勝負することに。おまけに領地関係に配慮せず、他の領主候補生から秘密の相談を受けたり、王子の恋の相談にまで乗ったりと……。ローゼマインの奔放さにエーレンフェストで待つ保護者達は頭を抱えるのだった。図書館を守るためには手段を選んでいられません! 騒動続きで大賑わいのビブリア・ファンタジー! 書き下ろしSS×2本、椎名優描き下ろし「四コマ漫画」収録! 舞台は貴族の学校へ! 大人気ビブリア・ファンタジー新章突入!
380 pages, Paperback
First published March 10, 2018
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Miya Kazuki
161 books418 followersJapanese author (香月美夜)
Kazuki started writing novels when she was in her second year of junior high school. After taking an entrance exam, she entered into a national university before graduating and becoming busy with work, stopping her from writing. Once she was married and her child entered kindergarten, Kazuki had more free time, which she used to start writing again. From 2013 onwards, she started publishing her novel Ascendance of a Bookworm on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō which saw success. In 2015, she officially debuted with said series under the T.O. Books imprint.
Kazuki started writing novels when she was in her second year of junior high school. After taking an entrance exam, she entered into a national university before graduating and becoming busy with work, stopping her from writing. Once she was married and her child entered kindergarten, Kazuki had more free time, which she used to start writing again. From 2013 onwards, she started publishing her novel Ascendance of a Bookworm on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō which saw success. In 2015, she officially debuted with said series under the T.O. Books imprint.
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February 5, 2026
“I couldn’t calm down when I had a book in my possession that I hadn’t yet read.”
January 22, 2025
At this point, I'm just obsessed with this series. It just gets better and better.
February 19, 2025
It's just keep getting better!! Holy!!
March 18, 2024
Aristokrātu skolai ir divas svarīgas lomas - apgūt jaunas zināšanas un nostiprināt diplomātiskās saiknes starp citām valstīm.
Šajā grāmatā lēnām sāk iepazīstināti studenti no citām valstīm, valsts nākotnes līderi.
Nezinot tālāko sižeta līniju, es izsaku minēju, ka nākotnē būs vēl viens karš šajā pasaulē.
Šajā grāmatā lēnām sāk iepazīstināti studenti no citām valstīm, valsts nākotnes līderi.
Nezinot tālāko sižeta līniju, es izsaku minēju, ka nākotnē būs vēl viens karš šajā pasaulē.
March 7, 2024
I keep saying this, but this is another great addition to the series. I'm loving Rozemyne's time in the Royal Academy so much!
The prologue is in Solange's POV. This is almost more of bonus content than anything else, as it gives some insights into the library and Solange, but nothing too exciting happens here.
As for the rest of this book, Rozemyne really thought she could spend the rest of her time at the academy reading uninterrupted, but various problems arise. I really enjoyed how the conflict with Schwartz and Weiss was handled, as there's so much complexity there I didn't give much thought or know, just like Rozemyne.
I love how Rozemyne's goal was to mostly stay under the radar, yet she gets involved with some of the biggest players. It just makes things so much more fun and interesting.
Also, I personally thought Rozemyne handled things rather well this volume and the last, but then that one chapter towards the end... It had me simultaneously laughing and going 'good point.'
The epilogue is from Benno's POV. It's hard to get into it without spoilers, as it's his thoughts on the prior chapter plus him helping Lutz work through things. It was a nice way to turn some of the sadness into a bit of hope, though.
Bonus stories. The first one is from Anastasius' POV, and I loved it. He's one of the most interesting characters to me, and I want to root for him, but I'm still not sure what that means in the grand scheme. Anyways, I absolutely love seeing this moment. It makes me wonder how nobles ever get their true feelings across. :P
The next story is from Leonore's POV. It covers some of what life is like when Rozemyne isn't around for him to serve, as well as him going about implementing some of the things he learned throughout the course of this book.
I enjoyed all the bonus comics at the end, though I don't have much to say on them.
Overall, I was not expecting the story to go in the direction it has, but I'm absolutely loving it. Rozemyne can't help but stand out wherever she goes, which leads to a lot of complications, but also a lot of fun interactions. I'm absolutely loving the prince character, and I'm eager to see where things go.
The prologue is in Solange's POV. This is almost more of bonus content than anything else, as it gives some insights into the library and Solange, but nothing too exciting happens here.
As for the rest of this book, Rozemyne really thought she could spend the rest of her time at the academy reading uninterrupted, but various problems arise. I really enjoyed how the conflict with Schwartz and Weiss was handled, as there's so much complexity there I didn't give much thought or know, just like Rozemyne.
I love how Rozemyne's goal was to mostly stay under the radar, yet she gets involved with some of the biggest players. It just makes things so much more fun and interesting.
Also, I personally thought Rozemyne handled things rather well this volume and the last, but then that one chapter towards the end... It had me simultaneously laughing and going 'good point.'
The epilogue is from Benno's POV. It's hard to get into it without spoilers, as it's his thoughts on the prior chapter plus him helping Lutz work through things. It was a nice way to turn some of the sadness into a bit of hope, though.
Bonus stories. The first one is from Anastasius' POV, and I loved it. He's one of the most interesting characters to me, and I want to root for him, but I'm still not sure what that means in the grand scheme. Anyways, I absolutely love seeing this moment. It makes me wonder how nobles ever get their true feelings across. :P
The next story is from Leonore's POV. It covers some of what life is like when Rozemyne isn't around for him to serve, as well as him going about implementing some of the things he learned throughout the course of this book.
I enjoyed all the bonus comics at the end, though I don't have much to say on them.
Overall, I was not expecting the story to go in the direction it has, but I'm absolutely loving it. Rozemyne can't help but stand out wherever she goes, which leads to a lot of complications, but also a lot of fun interactions. I'm absolutely loving the prince character, and I'm eager to see where things go.
September 28, 2021
Enjoyable sarcastic MC
Myne is growing up to be more and more sarcastic and comfortable since she woke up from her coma. She still has a lot to learn about the world but she’s still has a better grip on it than everyone around her. Still not please with the big pot hole that everyone operates their lives on status quo, and the whole importance of nobles even with heavy dwindling numbers. Historically doesn’t make sense but this is a slice of life.
Myne is growing up to be more and more sarcastic and comfortable since she woke up from her coma. She still has a lot to learn about the world but she’s still has a better grip on it than everyone around her. Still not please with the big pot hole that everyone operates their lives on status quo, and the whole importance of nobles even with heavy dwindling numbers. Historically doesn’t make sense but this is a slice of life.
November 10, 2021
Love the book! I can't wait for the next one to come out 😄!!
June 25, 2023
This new atmosphere of the royal academy is proving to be really entertaining. Can't wait to see what happens next.
October 2, 2021
3.5 ⭐️
September 2, 2021
Amazing
I watch the anime first and to be honest I was starved for something to watch and didn't think it would be much good it hooked me on the first episode to the point I couldn't wait for further releases and purchased all the digital books as well thank you for your hard work love it how she just sows chaos where ever she goes
I watch the anime first and to be honest I was starved for something to watch and didn't think it would be much good it hooked me on the first episode to the point I couldn't wait for further releases and purchased all the digital books as well thank you for your hard work love it how she just sows chaos where ever she goes
September 4, 2021
This school arc is the best!
Been loving the academy arc! Pretty much any scene with the prince had me laughing, as well as Sylvester reactions to the reoorts. I really liked Rozemynes new retainers. It would be really hard to pick a favorite.
So looking forward to the next book!!!
Been loving the academy arc! Pretty much any scene with the prince had me laughing, as well as Sylvester reactions to the reoorts. I really liked Rozemynes new retainers. It would be really hard to pick a favorite.
So looking forward to the next book!!!
January 21, 2023
Aside from the dumbass (lovesick) prince, aside from the spiteful (petty) archknights, and aside from her exceedingly worrisome (annoying) caretakers back home, Rozemyne's first semester abroad is going swell.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 is the novel series' finest example of "one person's daily aspiration is another person's unmitigated disaster." Lady Rozemyne slips into a comfortable schedule of attending the library and further coaching up her duchy's peers. She occasionally makes time for a tea party or two, but only when necessary or in furtherance of her personal goals. Is it really Rozemyne's fault that she shows up Prince Anastasius, arrogant and abrasive, whenever he challenges her to prove her noble worth? Is it really Rozemyne's fault that the jerks from the duchy of Dunkelfelger are too stupid to do their own background work to avoid being humiliated when attempting to match wits?
Whatever the case, readers track Rozemyne's daily adventures as she ingratiates herself to the library staff, befuddles fellow archduke candidates, and occasionally wades into interduchy statecraft, if by sheer accident. ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 is a strong, entertaining read. Without constant commentary from Ferdinand, Sylvester, and Karstedt, the young woman's delightfully logical efforts to weasel out of danger are met with just the right balance of amusement and confusion. Social graces this girl has not. For example, when a rival duchy challenges Ehrenfest to a game of treasure-stealing ditter, Rozemyne-the-strategist absolutely dominates. And when Anastasius publicly chides her intellect, Rozemyne-the-brilliant calmly and coolly proves she's eternally prepared with a comeback.
One of the novel's best moments occurs during a tea party. A friendly get-together between Rozemyne and the dainty Lady Eglantine (duchy of Klassenberg) goes sideways when Anastasius crashes the party and insists Rozemyne compose a new piece of music for his sort-of girlfriend. The prince is throwing his weight around and trying to put Ehrefest in its place. Except, of course, Rozemyne snaps her fingers, orders her attendants into ready position, and blithely composes a new tune for the harspiel on the fly. She's that good. It isn't until much later that Rozemyne learns how constantly showing up royalty, and frequently responding to their prodding with raw sarcasm, is typically viewed as a death warrant. Whoops.
To that end, the current volume also makes a concerted effort to materialize the nation's political infrastructure. Readers learn more of the balance of power between the two princes (Anastasius and his elder brother, Sigiswald). Readers also learn more about the rules of succession (real or presumed), as well as the consequences of attempting to run away from one's royal fate.
As far as drama goes, ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 doesn't disappoint. When one of her retainers expresses outright disgust for serving a noble with such a weak constitution, Rozemyne must make a difficult decision regarding how to properly effect a punishment befitting the ignorant. To cut off a retainer is to disgrace a person's whole family. But doing so also makes one liable for retaliation. If she's too severe, then her reputation may shift toward a more authoritarian vibe. If she's too soft, then her other retainers may view her kindness as a weakness. What's a librarian to do?
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 is the novel series' finest example of "one person's daily aspiration is another person's unmitigated disaster." Lady Rozemyne slips into a comfortable schedule of attending the library and further coaching up her duchy's peers. She occasionally makes time for a tea party or two, but only when necessary or in furtherance of her personal goals. Is it really Rozemyne's fault that she shows up Prince Anastasius, arrogant and abrasive, whenever he challenges her to prove her noble worth? Is it really Rozemyne's fault that the jerks from the duchy of Dunkelfelger are too stupid to do their own background work to avoid being humiliated when attempting to match wits?
Whatever the case, readers track Rozemyne's daily adventures as she ingratiates herself to the library staff, befuddles fellow archduke candidates, and occasionally wades into interduchy statecraft, if by sheer accident. ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 is a strong, entertaining read. Without constant commentary from Ferdinand, Sylvester, and Karstedt, the young woman's delightfully logical efforts to weasel out of danger are met with just the right balance of amusement and confusion. Social graces this girl has not. For example, when a rival duchy challenges Ehrenfest to a game of treasure-stealing ditter, Rozemyne-the-strategist absolutely dominates. And when Anastasius publicly chides her intellect, Rozemyne-the-brilliant calmly and coolly proves she's eternally prepared with a comeback.
One of the novel's best moments occurs during a tea party. A friendly get-together between Rozemyne and the dainty Lady Eglantine (duchy of Klassenberg) goes sideways when Anastasius crashes the party and insists Rozemyne compose a new piece of music for his sort-of girlfriend. The prince is throwing his weight around and trying to put Ehrefest in its place. Except, of course, Rozemyne snaps her fingers, orders her attendants into ready position, and blithely composes a new tune for the harspiel on the fly. She's that good. It isn't until much later that Rozemyne learns how constantly showing up royalty, and frequently responding to their prodding with raw sarcasm, is typically viewed as a death warrant. Whoops.
To that end, the current volume also makes a concerted effort to materialize the nation's political infrastructure. Readers learn more of the balance of power between the two princes (Anastasius and his elder brother, Sigiswald). Readers also learn more about the rules of succession (real or presumed), as well as the consequences of attempting to run away from one's royal fate.
As far as drama goes, ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v14 doesn't disappoint. When one of her retainers expresses outright disgust for serving a noble with such a weak constitution, Rozemyne must make a difficult decision regarding how to properly effect a punishment befitting the ignorant. To cut off a retainer is to disgrace a person's whole family. But doing so also makes one liable for retaliation. If she's too severe, then her reputation may shift toward a more authoritarian vibe. If she's too soft, then her other retainers may view her kindness as a weakness. What's a librarian to do?
January 12, 2026
And Rozemyne rampages again!
This book is packed with teacher-disciple similarities, struggle against the superiors, and Rozemyne fighting for her right to her much-treasured library!
This book is fun, gripping and one you simply wouldn't want to stop reading until the end. Every chapter follows Rozemyne's seemingly adventurous life which, no matter how much she claims to be one that is peaceful, is in fact full of big things and happenings one after another.
After finishing all her classes, Rozemyne is left to enjoy her land of paradise (a.k.a the library), however, things rarely go as planned.
It truly is amusing to see her seemingly doing the least but still attracting the most. Is it her innate talent to attract powerful people? Is it her utter lack of nobility common sense? Nobody knows. Her guardians can only grip their heads lol
Her lack of common sense edges her close to mistakes time and time again but thankfully, at each turn, she meets good people that, albeit exasperated with her upon knowing her more closely, still helps her in their own ways. People like Rihyarda, her guardians, and even Anastasius(!) are all very helpful. It was heartwarming to read Rozemyne gaining people that help her.
I'd like to point out the teacher-disciple similarities going on in this book too. It was entertaining to see Hirschur acting in all the ways Ferdinand may act when it comes to research and Rozemyne acting in all the ways Ferdinand may act when she's as engrossed to books as he is to his research. I just think the parallels there are nice to see.
The Rozemyne of this book sounds very mature. It's like she grew even through the years she had slept. Unlike in the previous books where she sounds and acts like a kid matching her age (as can be somehow seen in her impulsive tendencies and internal monologues), in the book, I somehow get the feel that she has grown and matured. She handles conversations with powerful people well, though admittedly, she's still impulsive as ever.
The Epilogue chapters are all such nice reads too. Notably, the rose-tinted lens Anastasius has on was so apparent in his POV chapter. He was so SO in love, it was quite amusing to see.
The illustrations are all very satisfying. It is nice to see new characters. And oh dear, it was a treat to see such handsome new characters. I received them all well! Haha
This book was a delight to read. Now on to the next!
This book is packed with teacher-disciple similarities, struggle against the superiors, and Rozemyne fighting for her right to her much-treasured library!
This book is fun, gripping and one you simply wouldn't want to stop reading until the end. Every chapter follows Rozemyne's seemingly adventurous life which, no matter how much she claims to be one that is peaceful, is in fact full of big things and happenings one after another.
After finishing all her classes, Rozemyne is left to enjoy her land of paradise (a.k.a the library), however, things rarely go as planned.
It truly is amusing to see her seemingly doing the least but still attracting the most. Is it her innate talent to attract powerful people? Is it her utter lack of nobility common sense? Nobody knows. Her guardians can only grip their heads lol
Her lack of common sense edges her close to mistakes time and time again but thankfully, at each turn, she meets good people that, albeit exasperated with her upon knowing her more closely, still helps her in their own ways. People like Rihyarda, her guardians, and even Anastasius(!) are all very helpful. It was heartwarming to read Rozemyne gaining people that help her.
I'd like to point out the teacher-disciple similarities going on in this book too. It was entertaining to see Hirschur acting in all the ways Ferdinand may act when it comes to research and Rozemyne acting in all the ways Ferdinand may act when she's as engrossed to books as he is to his research. I just think the parallels there are nice to see.
The Rozemyne of this book sounds very mature. It's like she grew even through the years she had slept. Unlike in the previous books where she sounds and acts like a kid matching her age (as can be somehow seen in her impulsive tendencies and internal monologues), in the book, I somehow get the feel that she has grown and matured. She handles conversations with powerful people well, though admittedly, she's still impulsive as ever.
The Epilogue chapters are all such nice reads too. Notably, the rose-tinted lens Anastasius has on was so apparent in his POV chapter. He was so SO in love, it was quite amusing to see.
The illustrations are all very satisfying. It is nice to see new characters. And oh dear, it was a treat to see such handsome new characters. I received them all well! Haha
This book was a delight to read. Now on to the next!
September 7, 2021
At last, the library is within reach! And with that at hand, Rozemyne promptly forgets everything else. And somehow manages to get herself in the middle of all sorts of trouble again, as her mastery of the two magical library tools Schwartz and Weiss has provoked other duchies into standing up against her . . .
It's really funny how much Rozemyne is starting to resemble Ferdinand, despite all her protests to the contrary. The way she's actively channeling him in the ditter game was hilarious. And really, when they finally meet face-to-face at the end so she can report on what she's been doing, it's everything I hoped for and more.
Equally funny is Rozemyne's ongoing relationship with Prince Anastasius, where she somehow manages to do almost everything wrong, yet the WAY she's messing things up means she keeps seeing MORE of him, not less. I do think it's a really good thing the prince has at least one person willing to talk to him straight, even if the poor guy feels so badly for her blunders that he breaks the social rules himself to tell her just how much she's out of bounds.
Because Rozemyne's true problem is that she takes people as people, and only tries to remember the noble stuff on top of that. So she's trying to help, in her own way, and manages to do more than anyone could have dreamed (by the end she's pretty much on the altering-national-politics scale, which is an amusing accomplishment considering she was just trying to make two people happy).
Overall this series is just consistently fantastic. I rate this book Highly Recommended.
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It's really funny how much Rozemyne is starting to resemble Ferdinand, despite all her protests to the contrary. The way she's actively channeling him in the ditter game was hilarious. And really, when they finally meet face-to-face at the end so she can report on what she's been doing, it's everything I hoped for and more.
Equally funny is Rozemyne's ongoing relationship with Prince Anastasius, where she somehow manages to do almost everything wrong, yet the WAY she's messing things up means she keeps seeing MORE of him, not less. I do think it's a really good thing the prince has at least one person willing to talk to him straight, even if the poor guy feels so badly for her blunders that he breaks the social rules himself to tell her just how much she's out of bounds.
Because Rozemyne's true problem is that she takes people as people, and only tries to remember the noble stuff on top of that. So she's trying to help, in her own way, and manages to do more than anyone could have dreamed (by the end she's pretty much on the altering-national-politics scale, which is an amusing accomplishment considering she was just trying to make two people happy).
Overall this series is just consistently fantastic. I rate this book Highly Recommended.
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March 9, 2022
Amazing
I like how everyone sees Rozemyne as a walking disaster. Some people view her as a saint others as weird. I do enjoy how she seeks a peaceful resolution instead of a violent one.
I like how everyone sees Rozemyne as a walking disaster. Some people view her as a saint others as weird. I do enjoy how she seeks a peaceful resolution instead of a violent one.
May 26, 2023
20230526 2nd read
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20200212 1st read
第四部的前兩集又開始穿越人的科技大爆發了~
又回到那種現實系穿越的感覺(好矛盾的形容)
小書痴的醍醐味就在這很現實的穿越和很奇幻的魔法交錯進行啊
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20200212 1st read
第四部的前兩集又開始穿越人的科技大爆發了~
又回到那種現實系穿越的感覺(好矛盾的形容)
小書痴的醍醐味就在這很現實的穿越和很奇幻的魔法交錯進行啊
May 3, 2024
Me encanto. La locura que desata Rozemyne en la Academia arrastrando al resto de estudiantes de Ahrenfest consigo, es súper divertido este tomo lol. Parece ser que el arco entero será increíble 🔥.
July 17, 2025
She finished her classes and ace it all. She had all the time in the library but though she had a lot of things to be settled which is going on to tea parties that she is invited to and also the best time for measuring the shumils however, after measuring the shumils, there were people from other fraction is not happy that she gets to control them and also she is not fit to be. So, because of that to prove that she has what it takes to be the shumils' master, her fraction have to duel with duchy Dunkelfelger into a game of treasure ditter. And of course before the duel occur, she come out with a plan and also research about how exactly to win and also how to take care of their treasure.
And other than that, she is also caught the Prince's attention. Though at first they don't really see eye to eye at first but because his love interest is getting along with her, he asked her for her help to win his love interest heart. And she did help him and even kind of confronted him to tell his love interest on how he feels exactly and also listen to her about how she feels too. Oh and that's that can't spoil too much, and because the way that she settle things made her get into trouble, oh wells, she is not raised as a noble after all, she is still learning and trying her best to be a noble.
And of course, like teacher like student. Ferdinand is similar to Rozemyne when they are into the things they love, they will be into their stuff and forgot to eat which also made their retainers worried about their health. Haha... and them telling each other off is just so funny haha...
Can't spoil too much. Can't wait to read the next book.
And other than that, she is also caught the Prince's attention. Though at first they don't really see eye to eye at first but because his love interest is getting along with her, he asked her for her help to win his love interest heart. And she did help him and even kind of confronted him to tell his love interest on how he feels exactly and also listen to her about how she feels too. Oh and that's that can't spoil too much, and because the way that she settle things made her get into trouble, oh wells, she is not raised as a noble after all, she is still learning and trying her best to be a noble.
And of course, like teacher like student. Ferdinand is similar to Rozemyne when they are into the things they love, they will be into their stuff and forgot to eat which also made their retainers worried about their health. Haha... and them telling each other off is just so funny haha...
Can't spoil too much. Can't wait to read the next book.
November 29, 2025
As consistently good as the first bit of Part 4 (which I had read via manga).
So thankfully the switch to light novel hasn't reduced my enjoyment despite manga being my favourite form for the series.
Since it's a pretty clear continuation of the previous entry, I won't be going into much detail - rather, here's some dot points of things I loved:
-The Treasure-Stealing Ditter game
-Traugott's reveal & ordeal
-Details of Elvira's published books with a certain man serving as inspiration - Get it, girl!
-The surprising developments with Prince Anastasius & Rozemyne. I thought that'd go in a very different and difficult path, but I'm actually more entertained by the connection & results from how their dynamic has turned out, as well as with Eglantine
-Rozemyne's guardians trying to contain themselves from all shit she's somehow already stirred up at the academy (hilarious dynamic as always)
-Rozemyne bringing out Ferdinand's passion & letting him have fun with it a bit regarding the magic tools/clothes for the library schumils.
My only small critique is I'm struggling to differentiate between Brunhilde, Lenore & Judithe at time. Only by the end could I remember that Brunhilde is the trendy one, Lenore is the calm knight & Judithe is the one who has that accurate aim in the ditter game. But during half the book & the previous entry, I was constantly confusing them for each other becauss they look relatively similar in the manga (hair colour aside cause I was reading in black & white ofc) & their dialogue isn't distinct enough in the light novel. But maybe that'll fade away as I get to know them more.
So thankfully the switch to light novel hasn't reduced my enjoyment despite manga being my favourite form for the series.
Since it's a pretty clear continuation of the previous entry, I won't be going into much detail - rather, here's some dot points of things I loved:
-The Treasure-Stealing Ditter game
-Traugott's reveal & ordeal
-Details of Elvira's published books with a certain man serving as inspiration - Get it, girl!
-The surprising developments with Prince Anastasius & Rozemyne. I thought that'd go in a very different and difficult path, but I'm actually more entertained by the connection & results from how their dynamic has turned out, as well as with Eglantine
-Rozemyne's guardians trying to contain themselves from all shit she's somehow already stirred up at the academy (hilarious dynamic as always)
-Rozemyne bringing out Ferdinand's passion & letting him have fun with it a bit regarding the magic tools/clothes for the library schumils.
My only small critique is I'm struggling to differentiate between Brunhilde, Lenore & Judithe at time. Only by the end could I remember that Brunhilde is the trendy one, Lenore is the calm knight & Judithe is the one who has that accurate aim in the ditter game. But during half the book & the previous entry, I was constantly confusing them for each other becauss they look relatively similar in the manga (hair colour aside cause I was reading in black & white ofc) & their dialogue isn't distinct enough in the light novel. But maybe that'll fade away as I get to know them more.
September 6, 2021
The interactions between the characters and the world building are interesting as ever. I feel the story can change at any moment and it is nerve wracking, but in a good way. Will Myne become royalty, the queen, the archduke of Ehrenfest, or a powerful noble even stronger in influence that the king? Wil Ehrenfest become so powerful that even Arhensbach will tremble before it? Will she be in danger again because of envious duchies that wish to remain in power? What will happen with lady Veronica and Georgine? Will Wilfried become a pawn of Georgine and her daughter? There are so many questions and everytime one is answered, another takes its place.
As the author said, I love how when the retainers express their opinions when their charge is not in presence. It makes the story feel alive. Seeing Lutz and Myne be sad because of the inescapale gradually separation due to the business with other duchies that is to come made me sad as well. Watching one best friend and everything you love change and disapear must be tough.
I just hope to see Myne grow and I don't know how much more years will that take for me to read. Every 2 months I feel complete bliss when the volume reaches my hands before the longing for the next volume comes anew.
As the author said, I love how when the retainers express their opinions when their charge is not in presence. It makes the story feel alive. Seeing Lutz and Myne be sad because of the inescapale gradually separation due to the business with other duchies that is to come made me sad as well. Watching one best friend and everything you love change and disapear must be tough.
I just hope to see Myne grow and I don't know how much more years will that take for me to read. Every 2 months I feel complete bliss when the volume reaches my hands before the longing for the next volume comes anew.
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January 20, 2024
This one is less interesting to me. There's so much about the Royal Academy. Rozemyne excels at the testing of material for classes, and urges/bribes her fellow Ehrenfest dorm members to also hurry and pass. Everyone seems to be focused on the next term which is apparently all about socializing and not academics. Since the nobles all seem to use euphemisms, it's hard for Rozemyne to navigate. It's harder for the reader who is getting most of their information through her filter. Maybe it's what medieval politics was truly like - trying to figure out who meant what really. There's also lots of hints at other people's motivations. The children seem to vary between typical tweens and people with very long term goals. I liked the volumes where things were being invented and created far more.
April 28, 2023
Acho que esse foi o volume que eu li mais sem vontade, horas muito rápido e outras muito devagar
Sinceramente acho que a série tá meio parada, Rosemyne já não cria novos produtos pra esse mundo e muito menos aparece os aspectos de negociação comercial que foi o que me interessou nas primeiras duas partes, também o que envolve a igreja e o ducado parece que está ficando muito arrastado quando não tem algum evento maior.
É um volume pra apresentar mais personagens e o entrosamento de Rosemyne na academia. Sua candidatura para arquiduquesa, sendo protegida por Rihyarda.
Amizade de Rosemyne com Eglantine, duque e príncipe.
Sinceramente acho que a série tá meio parada, Rosemyne já não cria novos produtos pra esse mundo e muito menos aparece os aspectos de negociação comercial que foi o que me interessou nas primeiras duas partes, também o que envolve a igreja e o ducado parece que está ficando muito arrastado quando não tem algum evento maior.
É um volume pra apresentar mais personagens e o entrosamento de Rosemyne na academia. Sua candidatura para arquiduquesa, sendo protegida por Rihyarda.
Amizade de Rosemyne com Eglantine, duque e príncipe.
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December 12, 2021
Part 1 2 of this series is good but after part 3 vol 3 I feel like the story focus too much on everything else beside ‘book’. The story stop being about interesting stuff like book making and relationship between characters and shift to politic (and the politic part is so bad I stop reading. The ‘Mana compression method’ is too simple/stupid but have too much impact.)
There is also some flaw that I previously ignore such as the magic contract being inconsistent and too loose.
In my opinion it would be better if the MC die and the story end at the assassination arc.
There is also some flaw that I previously ignore such as the magic contract being inconsistent and too loose.
In my opinion it would be better if the MC die and the story end at the assassination arc.
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August 22, 2022
I wanted this volume to be more eventful than the previous one, but I guess it is ok in general since the groundwork for what’s to come is being lay here.
From the retainers incident, Hartmut looks exactly like I imagined, in spite of not been given a description of his appearance (that I can remember) and he behaved like I expected from someone with his looks(😅😬). So he is the type of character that gives me trust issues, and I don’t believe he is going to betray Rozemyne, it’s just that he has his on agenda.
From the retainers incident, Hartmut looks exactly like I imagined, in spite of not been given a description of his appearance (that I can remember) and he behaved like I expected from someone with his looks(😅😬). So he is the type of character that gives me trust issues, and I don’t believe he is going to betray Rozemyne, it’s just that he has his on agenda.
April 4, 2023
We finally get back to the lower city and I realize the other part was better. Mostly because I like the characters more than the plot. And the lower city seems all plot. Again this book had parts that were hard to put down. In this case it was the measuring and the game. Some of the new characters are really starting to gain depth. And yet this volume felt just a little thinner than the previous one. 3.5 of 5.
March 24, 2024
This was a very fun volume. It was chaotic in all the best ways and made Rosemyne's lack of knowledge about properly navigating noble society abundantly clear. It also featured the library bunnies, had multiple fun tea parties, and expanded on national politics (i.e., the conflict between the princes). 4.5 stars.
June 22, 2024
Another entertaining read in the series. Rosemyne continues her studies at the School, while sneding all the time she can at the Library. She faces challenges from her staff, other houses, and having to give love advice to the Noble family.
It is interesting how the series, gets turned into a High School series. But it works. There are rivals and new characters. Interesting plot twists. Overall it was a fun read
It is interesting how the series, gets turned into a High School series. But it works. There are rivals and new characters. Interesting plot twists. Overall it was a fun read
November 14, 2024
How is this just getting better???
Hartmut is life a fox Ferdinand and I already love him! He's easily one of my fave characters along with Elvira. I can't stop laughing at how Myne keeps failing upwards! I was so convinced that Ferdinand would scold her for using the ruelle in that ditter match. Myne as a strategist is making her so OP and I'm all for it. I'm sad for her seemingly losing her connections with her life city family, though.
Next please!
Hartmut is life a fox Ferdinand and I already love him! He's easily one of my fave characters along with Elvira. I can't stop laughing at how Myne keeps failing upwards! I was so convinced that Ferdinand would scold her for using the ruelle in that ditter match. Myne as a strategist is making her so OP and I'm all for it. I'm sad for her seemingly losing her connections with her life city family, though.
Next please!
December 10, 2020
一樣是流水帳小感：
1.4.1開始出現的新侍從們隨著劇情發展開始越來越有背景和個性
2.看完這集，喚起之前幾位男性角色對於書中女角們居然對別人的戀愛故事感興趣的部份，覺得這集看完也的確很在意裡面的角色的戀愛發展！
3.各種基貝貴族真的讓我很混淆
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5.雖然作者說奪寶迪塔不是參考哈利波特，但可能因為學院故事+魔法設定，在看的時候還真的會聯想到魁地奇XD
6.最後插畫裡面的路茲真的長大了呢…十分帥氣，但看到還是覺得有些不捨呢
1.4.1開始出現的新侍從們隨著劇情發展開始越來越有背景和個性
2.看完這集，喚起之前幾位男性角色對於書中女角們居然對別人的戀愛故事感興趣的部份，覺得這集看完也的確很在意裡面的角色的戀愛發展！
3.各種基貝貴族真的讓我很混淆
4.
5.雖然作者說奪寶迪塔不是參考哈利波特，但可能因為學院故事+魔法設定，在看的時候還真的會聯想到魁地奇XD
6.最後插畫裡面的路茲真的長大了呢…十分帥氣，但看到還是覺得有些不捨呢
July 17, 2022
Roseamyne must continue dealing with Swartz and Weisse and is forced into a game of treasure stealing ditter. The scene is very enjoyable, but it is a little too reminiscent of quidditch. Rozemyne's enthusiasm and lack of social graces continue to embroile her in politics with higher duchys and royal romance.
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