Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (Light Novel) Vol. 5

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs #5

by Yomu Mishima, Monda (Illustrator)

GUARDIAN OF THE TREE—AND THE PRIESTESS

Against his wishes, Leon keeps getting pulled deeper and deeper into these otome game plotlines. Somehow, he’s ended up with the Guardian Crest of the Sacred Tree, which is supposed to manifest on the hand of the chosen love interest. But Noelle, the new protagonist, couldn’t possibly feel such things for him, right? He’s going to have to figure it out fast, or Noelle might be swept away by men with far darker intentions for the Alzer Republic…and for Noelle herself.

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Comedy, Harem, School, Politics, Magic

387 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 2020

Reviews

[Homer Evins Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read!

This book was a really good book. It was good, it really tackled a tough situation really well. Abuse is no laughing matter. And especially when it’s in a relationship. The author really handled this well. I know he was writing about fictional characters, but you almost think that he had personal experience. Prayers go out to anyone who has had to deal with spousal abuse, or being mistreated in this way. And to those that are struggling with this, there’s help don’t be afraid to ask.

[Mariána K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it but ...

Emotional chatting is still cheating! I think there enough foreshadowing to predict what miss elfie's role in the next volume will be.

Trigger Warning: domestic violence

[Jerzy Baranowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very uneven pacing.

[Wilson Tun · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author really knows how to raise a stake and frustrate the readers and I appreciate that author is also tackling sensitive issues like domestic violence and such.

[KekL · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I might have lost it with this author. He baits so hard whilst filling the story with unlikeable tropes. The first three novels were likeable, but I started losing brain cells from the 4th to 5th due to the way the author attempts to push the story with cliches like the FL gets married off to some unlikeable character, or the idiotic 5 back at it again with money wasted. Hope it improves as I move to volume 6+
Actual review:2.5/5

[Colin Brine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt this 5th book was a bit rushed. It covered a lot but didn't go as in depth as the others with the character arc building out and I was let down a bit - as I really liked the characters that were presented. I wish it were given more time or even another book honestly. I feel like this arc was shortened for no apparent reason.

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's all unintentional.

[Curtis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice to see that PC culture hasn't hit Japan yet.

[slugbiscuit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Game sequel drama continues to unfold with markedly more villainous antagonists compared to first. Some DV sprinkled in. Missing the original trouple.