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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) #27
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～第五部「女神の化身VI」
「婚約を解消し、王の養女になる」
エーレンフェストに帰還したローゼマインの報告は領主一族に混乱をもたらす。だが、決定は覆らない。中央に移動するまでに与えられた期間は１年。そんな娘の旅立ちを貴族の母・エルヴィーラは温かく見守る。
「貴女は貴女らしさを失うことなく、進みなさい」と。
神殿や印刷業務などの引き継ぎ、そのための最高品質の魔紙作りなど、着々と準備が進められていくのだった。
移りゆく時に翻弄される母と子、側近達、下町の面々――同行する者と残る者。それぞれの選択が未来の扉を開く！
書き下ろし短編×２本、椎名優描き下ろし「四コマ漫画」収録！
エーレンフェストに帰還したローゼマインの報告は領主一族に混乱をもたらす。だが、決定は覆らない。中央に移動するまでに与えられた期間は１年。そんな娘の旅立ちを貴族の母・エルヴィーラは温かく見守る。
「貴女は貴女らしさを失うことなく、進みなさい」と。
神殿や印刷業務などの引き継ぎ、そのための最高品質の魔紙作りなど、着々と準備が進められていくのだった。
移りゆく時に翻弄される母と子、側近達、下町の面々――同行する者と残る者。それぞれの選択が未来の扉を開く！
書き下ろし短編×２本、椎名優描き下ろし「四コマ漫画」収録！
443 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2021
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Miya Kazuki
128 books402 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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August 31, 2023
This series has been getting so good that I’ve given up waiting for the kindle release and subscribed to the chapter by chapter release with J-novel club
In this instalment, the consequences from the previous volume are being unpacked and it is clear that the setting of the entire story is about to shift again just as it did at the end of part 2.
In preparation of this, much of the main story here focuses on the characters and the evolution of their various relationships. While their interactions are entertaining as usual, there is great interest in the events that unfold offstage from Rozemynes perspective.
They are fleshed out in two of the epilogue chapters. As usual, they do a wonderful job of filling out the world details that the main story cannot, but they also remind us that there is some serious plotting going on in the background. There are also indications that it may all come to a head soon!
Im eagerly waiting to find out what happens next. Although i can only read it now in three-chapter bites every week
In this instalment, the consequences from the previous volume are being unpacked and it is clear that the setting of the entire story is about to shift again just as it did at the end of part 2.
In preparation of this, much of the main story here focuses on the characters and the evolution of their various relationships. While their interactions are entertaining as usual, there is great interest in the events that unfold offstage from Rozemynes perspective.
They are fleshed out in two of the epilogue chapters. As usual, they do a wonderful job of filling out the world details that the main story cannot, but they also remind us that there is some serious plotting going on in the background. There are also indications that it may all come to a head soon!
Im eagerly waiting to find out what happens next. Although i can only read it now in three-chapter bites every week
August 22, 2023
Returning from the Archdukes' Conference and the tense negotiations with the sovereignty, Myne is looking towards some very significant changes in her life. She only has one year to prepare. Worse, most of it has to be kept secret from the outside world. Plotting of Ahrensbach and visitors to Ahrensbach from outside Yurgenschmidt in the background is muddying the water.
While I personally enjoyed the volume, I can understand the grumbling of some on how slow the plot progresses and the repetitiveness of some points. We get some interesting information on Myne's retainers, noble family, and the outside world, but the amount of details to convey this (especially in regards to the orphans and commoners in her life) is a bit excessive. It is very much a setup volume and I am eagerly awaiting how all these story strings are resolved. So for me it was a good read, but not the best in the series. 3.5 stars rounded up.
While I personally enjoyed the volume, I can understand the grumbling of some on how slow the plot progresses and the repetitiveness of some points. We get some interesting information on Myne's retainers, noble family, and the outside world, but the amount of details to convey this (especially in regards to the orphans and commoners in her life) is a bit excessive. It is very much a setup volume and I am eagerly awaiting how all these story strings are resolved. So for me it was a good read, but not the best in the series. 3.5 stars rounded up.
March 31, 2024
Rozmyne tiek gatavota atkal ļoti lielām pārmaiņām. Daži grāmatas momenti bija ļoti aizkustinoši. Daudziem tiek dota iespēja atklāt savas īstās jūtas, un pieņemt svarīgu lēmumu. Vai palikt kur atrodas tagad, vai doties tālāk nezināmā nākotnē, kura būs pilna ar izaicinājumiem.
Detlinde ir kairinoša, bet to vairs nevar teikt par Wilfriedu.
Detlinde ir kairinoša, bet to vairs nevar teikt par Wilfriedu.
April 6, 2024
Goodness, more upsets in world Rosemyne.
September 30, 2023
Terminado otro más de esta serie, espero que salga al menos uno más antes de que termine el año y, mientras tanto, tengo más en que entretenerme.
Recapitulando, en enero finalmente fui al oculista y estoy desquitando unos dos años de no leer porque terminaba con mucho sueño y haciéndolo con esfuerzo sin saber por qué. Una prescripción después, ya sabemos cuál era el problema.
Con respecto al libro, una vez más, agradezco las traducciones oficiales, las traducciones de google no se le comparan, pero en su momento me sirvieron para bajar la fiebre. Solo así ahora puedo leer nuevamente la historia disfrutando los detalles que no entendí en la traducción automática. Lamentablemente esta vez de libros no hablaron mucho, había cosas mucho más apremiantes que avanzar y se queda en el momento preciso en que las cosas comienzan a acelerar.
Lo mejor fueron los epílogos, que no están en la versión gratuita. El punto de vista de Detlinde arroja mucha más luz a la personalidad de esta niña caprichosa y el por qué termina haciendo lo que viene. Me gustaría algo así para Georgine. Este personaje tan manipulador casi no tiene presencia en toda la novela aunque mueve todos los hilos detrás de la cortina.
Y finalmente el epílogo de Lutz es súper cursi y hermoso. Igualmente, hacia falta un poco de contexto en el matrimonio arreglado de estos dos y la nueva perspectiva de Lutz que se añade al final, es preciosa. La escena donde por primera vez la ve no como una niña, sino como una mujer y con la que está prometido, es preciosa. La complicidad de ambos y su comprensión mutua por todo lo que han pasado para llegar a donde están.
A esta historia le faltan varios libros y todavía los sigo disfrutando.
Recapitulando, en enero finalmente fui al oculista y estoy desquitando unos dos años de no leer porque terminaba con mucho sueño y haciéndolo con esfuerzo sin saber por qué. Una prescripción después, ya sabemos cuál era el problema.
Con respecto al libro, una vez más, agradezco las traducciones oficiales, las traducciones de google no se le comparan, pero en su momento me sirvieron para bajar la fiebre. Solo así ahora puedo leer nuevamente la historia disfrutando los detalles que no entendí en la traducción automática. Lamentablemente esta vez de libros no hablaron mucho, había cosas mucho más apremiantes que avanzar y se queda en el momento preciso en que las cosas comienzan a acelerar.
Lo mejor fueron los epílogos, que no están en la versión gratuita. El punto de vista de Detlinde arroja mucha más luz a la personalidad de esta niña caprichosa y el por qué termina haciendo lo que viene. Me gustaría algo así para Georgine. Este personaje tan manipulador casi no tiene presencia en toda la novela aunque mueve todos los hilos detrás de la cortina.
Y finalmente el epílogo de Lutz es súper cursi y hermoso. Igualmente, hacia falta un poco de contexto en el matrimonio arreglado de estos dos y la nueva perspectiva de Lutz que se añade al final, es preciosa. La escena donde por primera vez la ve no como una niña, sino como una mujer y con la que está prometido, es preciosa. La complicidad de ambos y su comprensión mutua por todo lo que han pasado para llegar a donde están.
A esta historia le faltan varios libros y todavía los sigo disfrutando.
September 21, 2023
Part 5 has been amazing so far and this may be my favorite book? It’s tough. Part 5 has had so many new revelations and massive story progressions, but this installment felt like two volumes crammed together. The pace was fast and it was filled with amazing moments.
There is a scene where Elvira and Rozemyne talk, mother to daughter, and it’s one of my favorite scenes in the whole series.
We get to see many perspectives as Rozemyne is meeting with everyone and preparing for her life to be moved (again), and I think this is such a vital volume to ‘slow down’ and look around you to see how far you’ve come. Isekai stories really don’t explore how influential their protagonist is against their fantasy world, and here it truly shows just how much one person can effect not only so many lives but the fabric of society as a whole. I really appreciate the insights we get from other characters.
With where it ends I can only guess that the next volume will be bonkers.
There is a scene where Elvira and Rozemyne talk, mother to daughter, and it’s one of my favorite scenes in the whole series.
We get to see many perspectives as Rozemyne is meeting with everyone and preparing for her life to be moved (again), and I think this is such a vital volume to ‘slow down’ and look around you to see how far you’ve come. Isekai stories really don’t explore how influential their protagonist is against their fantasy world, and here it truly shows just how much one person can effect not only so many lives but the fabric of society as a whole. I really appreciate the insights we get from other characters.
With where it ends I can only guess that the next volume will be bonkers.
November 17, 2024
Oh my goodness! So much going on as they try to secretly ready Rozemyne for her move to the Sovereignty! And how much of a secret is it, really? Everyone seems to be guessing at least part of what's goiong on. People having to make choices as to whether to stay or go with her. Who will now be in charge of the orphanage? And all the other things she has an interest in?
Florencia is having a baby. Tuuli is coming of age Lots of little jealousies between retainers. Lots of political manuevering.
There's a couple short stories at the end - Detlande has to be the most clueless person ever, and she thinks she's so much sharper than anyone else. What's going on with Lanzenave?
Florencia is having a baby. Tuuli is coming of age Lots of little jealousies between retainers. Lots of political manuevering.
There's a couple short stories at the end - Detlande has to be the most clueless person ever, and she thinks she's so much sharper than anyone else. What's going on with Lanzenave?
May 20, 2024
Estuvo bien pero no fue tan interesante como los otros volumenes.
May 25, 2025
"Lord Wilfried [..] have you ever paused to consider what Lady Veronica did to the Leisegangs to make them resent you as passionately as they do?" (Giebe Leisegang, page 205).
Anyone with a flake of common sense already knows the answer to this question.
But alas, this novel series isn't exactly blessed with a lot of characters for whom common sense is their guiding principle. In ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v27, Detlinde dances with treason, Clarissa and Hartmut prove their intelligence and utility as archscholars, Charlotte gains the latitude to exercise her private ambitions, and Lady Rozemyne fully admits she believes becoming a princess of Yurgenschmidt will allow her to pursue whatever hobbies she wants — and on tending to actual royal duties, she admits, "that hadn't crossed my mind" (page 93).
And so one nestles into the final stretch of Rozemyne's adventure with the intersecting and overlapping alliances and feuds involving royalty, neighboring duchies, siblings, and more. Returning to Ehrenfest following the Archduke Conference requires selectively disseminating key information to key personnel. But as readers soon learn, everyone's got a plan of their own: some attendants are not as invested in serving their patron as they say they are; some nobles are scheming to trap others in a web of deceit; some allies require a stiff talking-to, as their impudence puts everyone in danger; and a few old friends need to make some tough decisions about possibly migrating to the Sovereignty, to attend to Rozemyne, and start a new life outside of their home duchy.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v27 is all about tough decisions in small time frames that have lasting consequences. The novel falls into the category of volumes that involve a lot of running around, short conversations, extended tea parties, accidental revelations, and keen estimations of fortune that don't necessarily shift the whole series in one direction or another, yet provide firm context for whatever is coming next.
Charlotte, for example, learns of the nullification of Wilfried and Rozemyne's engagement, and so intuits that without the engagement in play, Wilfried's role as aub-apparent is extraordinarily fragile. Does that leave an opening for the tenderhearted younger sister? Florencia's encouragement isn't so explicit, but the implications speak for themselves: "Charlotte, you have had to endure the unreasonable for so long [..] the amount of work you have put into keeping Ehrenfest together cannot be understated" page 43).
The book has paid its complements to Charlotte these past few volumes. Readers could certainly do with more Charlotte on the page, but the girl's voice and role in the story is solid. The same cannot necessarily be said for Elvira, Karstedt's first wife, who represents Rozemyne's "noble mother." The current volume spends a chapter conducting some retroactive character development for Elvira, which is sincere and thoughtful, but somewhat awkward, considering how late in the series one encounters it. (The author had more than a dozen volumes to introduce Elvira more effectively but chose not to.)
Additional character dynamics worthy of note include a lovely segment involving Rozemyne, Hartmut, and Clarissa, whom, together, conduct various experiments toward creating high-quality fey paper. When a letter from Ferdinand enquires about "maximal-quality" paper samples, the team of three roles up its sleeves and conducts various experiments. The resulting chapters provide intriguing magecraft detail insofar as exploring the criteria for paper quality, magical elemental affinity, ingredient utility, and user compatibility. In the context of this novel series, the section on fey-paper experimentation brings readers back to its origins: How does one test and manufacture book-making materials from scratch?
The fey-papermaking exploit results in a few curious discoveries, such as paper that can verbally repeat spells (which "could prove useful in situations when one couldn't chant, or when the chant was just too ridiculously long," page 161). One finds these passages constitute a truly fun and entertaining part of the novel. Even if, as Rozemyne laments, "the end result was some ultra-expensive fey paper that cost an insane amount of time and mana to make" (page 164).
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v27 focuses on the personal dynamics fluctuating in the background of Rozemyne's imminent departure. Will the Gutenbergs follow, or will they settle down and start families of their own? Will the temple find strength in Rozemyne's absence, or will gaps in support and leadership lead to a regression in quality of life? And elsewhere, will those fools over in Ahrensbach finally show their hand, or will they seek to further embroil the lives of innocents in their misguided quest for revenge, power, and instability?
Anyone with a flake of common sense already knows the answer to this question.
But alas, this novel series isn't exactly blessed with a lot of characters for whom common sense is their guiding principle. In ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v27, Detlinde dances with treason, Clarissa and Hartmut prove their intelligence and utility as archscholars, Charlotte gains the latitude to exercise her private ambitions, and Lady Rozemyne fully admits she believes becoming a princess of Yurgenschmidt will allow her to pursue whatever hobbies she wants — and on tending to actual royal duties, she admits, "that hadn't crossed my mind" (page 93).
And so one nestles into the final stretch of Rozemyne's adventure with the intersecting and overlapping alliances and feuds involving royalty, neighboring duchies, siblings, and more. Returning to Ehrenfest following the Archduke Conference requires selectively disseminating key information to key personnel. But as readers soon learn, everyone's got a plan of their own: some attendants are not as invested in serving their patron as they say they are; some nobles are scheming to trap others in a web of deceit; some allies require a stiff talking-to, as their impudence puts everyone in danger; and a few old friends need to make some tough decisions about possibly migrating to the Sovereignty, to attend to Rozemyne, and start a new life outside of their home duchy.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v27 is all about tough decisions in small time frames that have lasting consequences. The novel falls into the category of volumes that involve a lot of running around, short conversations, extended tea parties, accidental revelations, and keen estimations of fortune that don't necessarily shift the whole series in one direction or another, yet provide firm context for whatever is coming next.
Charlotte, for example, learns of the nullification of Wilfried and Rozemyne's engagement, and so intuits that without the engagement in play, Wilfried's role as aub-apparent is extraordinarily fragile. Does that leave an opening for the tenderhearted younger sister? Florencia's encouragement isn't so explicit, but the implications speak for themselves: "Charlotte, you have had to endure the unreasonable for so long [..] the amount of work you have put into keeping Ehrenfest together cannot be understated" page 43).
The book has paid its complements to Charlotte these past few volumes. Readers could certainly do with more Charlotte on the page, but the girl's voice and role in the story is solid. The same cannot necessarily be said for Elvira, Karstedt's first wife, who represents Rozemyne's "noble mother." The current volume spends a chapter conducting some retroactive character development for Elvira, which is sincere and thoughtful, but somewhat awkward, considering how late in the series one encounters it. (The author had more than a dozen volumes to introduce Elvira more effectively but chose not to.)
Additional character dynamics worthy of note include a lovely segment involving Rozemyne, Hartmut, and Clarissa, whom, together, conduct various experiments toward creating high-quality fey paper. When a letter from Ferdinand enquires about "maximal-quality" paper samples, the team of three roles up its sleeves and conducts various experiments. The resulting chapters provide intriguing magecraft detail insofar as exploring the criteria for paper quality, magical elemental affinity, ingredient utility, and user compatibility. In the context of this novel series, the section on fey-paper experimentation brings readers back to its origins: How does one test and manufacture book-making materials from scratch?
The fey-papermaking exploit results in a few curious discoveries, such as paper that can verbally repeat spells (which "could prove useful in situations when one couldn't chant, or when the chant was just too ridiculously long," page 161). One finds these passages constitute a truly fun and entertaining part of the novel. Even if, as Rozemyne laments, "the end result was some ultra-expensive fey paper that cost an insane amount of time and mana to make" (page 164).
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v27 focuses on the personal dynamics fluctuating in the background of Rozemyne's imminent departure. Will the Gutenbergs follow, or will they settle down and start families of their own? Will the temple find strength in Rozemyne's absence, or will gaps in support and leadership lead to a regression in quality of life? And elsewhere, will those fools over in Ahrensbach finally show their hand, or will they seek to further embroil the lives of innocents in their misguided quest for revenge, power, and instability?
May 16, 2024
Another grand book
This one was a bit different in context from the others. Showing the growth of characters and really highlighting their struggles independent of one another. The deep conversation between Elvira and Rosemyne (Myne) gave a lot of context over the events before and after the fall of the much loathed Veronica. Allowing the main character both a place of warmth and safety. This book I found myself reading very well into the night and then the day sleeping 3 hours before work but was so very much worth it. The ending and the short views into Tuli and Lutz left me both shocked and happy for them.
I would yet again recommend this book series to anyone 13 or older. Understanding others can feel impossible and going through it can feel like a series of really bad negotiation between yourself and a merchant trying to rake you over the coals. Books like this inspire me to change perspective and think about those around me and how they feel a lot more and as a person with A.D.D. it's difficult when object permanence applies to people as well.
Simply put this is yet another grand book and a life enriching experience to read. I hope this review will help those who seek a good book to warm the heart or even just kill some time. Best wishes from one booked worm to all the others out there.
This one was a bit different in context from the others. Showing the growth of characters and really highlighting their struggles independent of one another. The deep conversation between Elvira and Rosemyne (Myne) gave a lot of context over the events before and after the fall of the much loathed Veronica. Allowing the main character both a place of warmth and safety. This book I found myself reading very well into the night and then the day sleeping 3 hours before work but was so very much worth it. The ending and the short views into Tuli and Lutz left me both shocked and happy for them.
I would yet again recommend this book series to anyone 13 or older. Understanding others can feel impossible and going through it can feel like a series of really bad negotiation between yourself and a merchant trying to rake you over the coals. Books like this inspire me to change perspective and think about those around me and how they feel a lot more and as a person with A.D.D. it's difficult when object permanence applies to people as well.
Simply put this is yet another grand book and a life enriching experience to read. I hope this review will help those who seek a good book to warm the heart or even just kill some time. Best wishes from one booked worm to all the others out there.
May 21, 2025
This volume is rather slow in that it served more as a plot-mover than showing anything intense or dramatic. But nonetheless, it was a nice read.
We see Rozemyne slowly prepare everyone in Ehrenfest for her impending moving. We see her positions, post, and possessions slowly accept new people and it really serves to remind us that Rozemyne is really leaving. Her place in Ehrenfest is slowly... disappearing. The thought of it saddens me, especially with how much she fought and worked for the duchy. But alas, life must go on and sacrifices have to be made. I just wish Rozemyne will find joy wherever she goes.
To be honest, I simply cannot wait to read the next of this. I know for sure that something huge is coming. I have trust in Sylvester's gut feeling lol anyway, on to the next!
We see Rozemyne slowly prepare everyone in Ehrenfest for her impending moving. We see her positions, post, and possessions slowly accept new people and it really serves to remind us that Rozemyne is really leaving. Her place in Ehrenfest is slowly... disappearing. The thought of it saddens me, especially with how much she fought and worked for the duchy. But alas, life must go on and sacrifices have to be made. I just wish Rozemyne will find joy wherever she goes.
To be honest, I simply cannot wait to read the next of this. I know for sure that something huge is coming. I have trust in Sylvester's gut feeling lol anyway, on to the next!
September 21, 2023
Sigh
I continue to skip the book that was deemed boring. This is the book previous to the last which pints the son as Sylvester as a huge brat. In this book it show more of his accepting side and we learn more about rosemyns attendants. I hope
The next book is just as good and even better. There was cliff hanger in one of the back stories so I hope this gets addressed soon. Plus why did the royalty from another country look at Ferdinand like that….
I’m also so surprised at how much the characters have grown. I think tuulie is 15 and rosemyne is either 12 or 13. I can’t wait for the next couple of books they look like they will be so good…. And now I return to the boaring books
I continue to skip the book that was deemed boring. This is the book previous to the last which pints the son as Sylvester as a huge brat. In this book it show more of his accepting side and we learn more about rosemyns attendants. I hope
The next book is just as good and even better. There was cliff hanger in one of the back stories so I hope this gets addressed soon. Plus why did the royalty from another country look at Ferdinand like that….
I’m also so surprised at how much the characters have grown. I think tuulie is 15 and rosemyne is either 12 or 13. I can’t wait for the next couple of books they look like they will be so good…. And now I return to the boaring books
September 22, 2023
This is another volume of setting up for next couple of volumes. It gives some insight on how a major character close to Rozemyne viewed the whole situation, and knowing what certain people knew made everything that occurred over the course of the story thus far even more heartwarming. We also get to see the warm bonds that the loveable bookworm has managed to build up and how that seems to have strengthened those around her. While this book is setting up the next couple volumes, it is a touching volume giving more insight to the bonds and connections of the characters. As someone who absolutely loves this series, I greatly enjoyed it.
October 4, 2023
9/10. Read it through J-Novel.
The best was seeing Elvir's side. How she knows she is a commoner and hiow she truly feels of everything. Now, that being said, everything else feels "magical" or without good pace. The royals who were being jackasses are now good and want for Myne to obtain the Grutissheit. I don't quite follow their emotions that change like the wind. A lot and nothing is happening, though I imagine Myne is feeling the same. Like running for your life but with a adrenaline boost that makes you see things slower.
The best was seeing Elvir's side. How she knows she is a commoner and hiow she truly feels of everything. Now, that being said, everything else feels "magical" or without good pace. The royals who were being jackasses are now good and want for Myne to obtain the Grutissheit. I don't quite follow their emotions that change like the wind. A lot and nothing is happening, though I imagine Myne is feeling the same. Like running for your life but with a adrenaline boost that makes you see things slower.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2023
Still my favorite series!
Love this series! This book is setting up some big stuff for the next release. I really loved all the themes of mothers and children. The scene with Elvira brought tears to my eyes. It was a beautiful moment.
I love who Tulli ends up with too and am relieved the original Gunther and family will be sticking with Rozemyne wherever she goes. Bonifatius always cracks me up. As well as Harmut and Clarissa's shenanigans.
Can't wait for the next one!
Love this series! This book is setting up some big stuff for the next release. I really loved all the themes of mothers and children. The scene with Elvira brought tears to my eyes. It was a beautiful moment.
I love who Tulli ends up with too and am relieved the original Gunther and family will be sticking with Rozemyne wherever she goes. Bonifatius always cracks me up. As well as Harmut and Clarissa's shenanigans.
Can't wait for the next one!
March 9, 2025
Due to her imminent move Rozemyne needs to discuss the matter with several people while reminiscing on the past.
This volume mostly summarize events that already happened while Rozemyne prepares to leave, the most interesting part was probably the extra chapter about Lanzenave.
This volume mostly summarize events that already happened while Rozemyne prepares to leave, the most interesting part was probably the extra chapter about Lanzenave.
September 26, 2023
Returning to Ehrenfest following the Archduke Conference, this volume focuses on the year leading up to Rosemyne big move as everyone decides on their individual paths forward. It was great with lots of payoffs for characters we haven’t seen in awhile. Looking forward to what comes next.
October 1, 2023
Its amazing
I love this volume. It has so much action, suspense and drama. I can't believe Lutz and tuuli are engaged. The mystery of the new country forcing into another. I can't wait for the next volume.
I love this volume. It has so much action, suspense and drama. I can't believe Lutz and tuuli are engaged. The mystery of the new country forcing into another. I can't wait for the next volume.
March 26, 2024
This one really just felt like it was going through the motions. It was almost lifeless. The plot moved along but slowly and really pretty obvious ways. It was good to see some of the old cast, but the feel of that cast mostly seemed gone. And the end of the book kind of dragged. 2.5 of 5.
December 15, 2025
Hartmut, never change and break my heart. Not the most exciting volume. We're still getting set up for the next move which I am excited to get to already.
Myne's first love is engaged. It's bittersweet.
Myne's first love is engaged. It's bittersweet.
June 14, 2023
就要追上台版進度了
雖然一直說王族很辛苦
但表現出來的方式就覺得管事的都過太爽
只出一張嘴啊
雖然一直說王族很辛苦
但表現出來的方式就覺得管事的都過太爽
只出一張嘴啊
September 4, 2023
Still really enjoyable read.
September 25, 2023
Most of this is clean up and addressing the various logistical challenges of the big twist at the end of the previous volume, but I'm here for it honestly.
October 16, 2023
This book is basically Rosemain preparing for her new role and her entourage deciding if they are going to follow her or not.
November 28, 2023
I like the speed this volume went through events. Did make me tear up
July 5, 2024
Okay, it is time to quit with the prep/filler books and get on with it.
August 15, 2024
Wilfried has redeemed himself, although not fully until he boots all the crap retainers
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February 23, 2025
good.:)
April 12, 2025
Este volumen si que me tuvo al filo del asiento, ya se viene!!!
May 22, 2025
Even though we still have six books left, this really feels like things are ramping up to the climax and end of the series...especially given the short stories at the end and what they foreshadow.
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