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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) #20
Ascendance of a Bookworm (Light Novel), Part 4 Volume 8
Rozemyne returns to Ehrenfest once more following her second term at the Royal Academy. Her days are spent in harmony as she meets her new little brother, searches for a laynoble retainer, experiments with cooking fish, and delves into her grandfather’s past... but the undeniable fact remains that Ferdinand is acting unusually. At the heart of this mystery lies the mention of Adalgisa, and as Rozemyne ponders what it might mean, Ferdinand reveals a shocking truth.
“I should have died before my baptism.”
The secrets about his birth, his final promise with his father, and a bitter choice... How will Ferdinand respond when the very future of Ehrenfest rests on his shoulders? Find out in the newest volume of this biblio-fantasy, which includes two short stories and four-panel manga by You Shiina.
“I should have died before my baptism.”
The secrets about his birth, his final promise with his father, and a bitter choice... How will Ferdinand respond when the very future of Ehrenfest rests on his shoulders? Find out in the newest volume of this biblio-fantasy, which includes two short stories and four-panel manga by You Shiina.
359 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 10, 2019
About the author
Miya Kazuki
181 books450 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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September 19, 2022
I have never felt this much despair in having caught up to the latest book title in a series. How am I expected to survive this tragedy? Please Rozemyne, I hope you save both Ferdinand and me!
July 25, 2022
La primera mitad del libro estuve absolutamente encantada, es decir, había tantos niños tiernos, Melchior, Bertilde y theodore, de verdad que fui muy feliz. Leer a las personas de la ciudad baja siempre es hermoso, es divino.
Para la segunda mitad fui más lagrimas y rencor que persona, es que el decreto del rey fue como una patada, no quería llegar a este momento de ruptura, después de darme cuenta del pensamiento de Heisshitze sobre el compromiso me quede helada, literalmente tiro a su amigo a una guarida de lobos. La conversación de Ferdinand y Rozemine en la habitación oculta fue por decirlo menos dolorosa, llore junto con Rozemyne.
Definitivamente un volumen hermoso y triste por partes iguales, yo solo deseo que todos sean felices en Erenfest
Para la segunda mitad fui más lagrimas y rencor que persona, es que el decreto del rey fue como una patada, no quería llegar a este momento de ruptura, después de darme cuenta del pensamiento de Heisshitze sobre el compromiso me quede helada, literalmente tiro a su amigo a una guarida de lobos. La conversación de Ferdinand y Rozemine en la habitación oculta fue por decirlo menos dolorosa, llore junto con Rozemyne.
Definitivamente un volumen hermoso y triste por partes iguales, yo solo deseo que todos sean felices en Erenfest
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2023
So I started reading this book as soon as it came out but got busy. I started again and then I got hit with the information about what happed at the summit with all the people in charge. My emotions were so on high that I got emotional whiplash. I was between being mad with Ferdinand and then understanding of his situation to being mad again to which I soon started crying. I took a break, I had to take a break. Emotional whiplash at its finest. I am now officially 3 books behind and now I need to catch up. Now that it’s getting close to the end I’m beginning to become more afraid to go forward because I truly don’t know what going to happen next.
October 14, 2024
There were too many things plot-wise in this book that felt forced. It suddenly started reading like average fanfiction or a filler episode/arch of an anime. Some things also really didn’t make sense. Like how the “evil guys” have such smooth sailing, or how Rozemyne just refuses to develop character-wise. I am tired of her going “whoa! People are so weird! I’m happy I’m not that weird”, or “I just wanna read, meanies” but really makes no effort to actually change or work towards her goals in a way that would accelerate her path towards that goal, or secure it without her life getting endangered. She’s driven but not driven at the same time in such a weird way that her flaws are totally inexcusable. Even minor side characters have had more character development by now than Rozemyne. I used to think she is growing on me, but I have honestly given up. I’m so frustrated and irritated that I have trouble summarizing my thoughts for this review. Good thing I’m reading two other book series at the same time as this one…
I really hope the next book in the series will be better.
I really hope the next book in the series will be better.
May 17, 2026
4.25/5
Powered through this since the colour page inside indicated something extremely sad & big occurring in this volume. And boy, was it game-changing.
Just gonna jot down some highlights via messy notes:
• Properly introduced character, Melchior, might just become a new fave! Love Melchior's personality, plus his interest in the gods and books is relatable. His desire to do well and the right thing is also admirable, particularly when it conflicts with this society. He's an interesting new gen kid who has different world views as a result of the changes Rozemyne has made and I can't wait for his pleasantly surprising career aspirations in the High Bishop role.
• Hartmut as new
• The cuisine exploration got a lot on my plate, both figuratively & literally. Also, tackling the was cool. I'm with you Rozemyne, they just don't see that necklace ✨️vision✨️
• Ferdinand's situation was so frustrating and I'd hate it if that relationship truly goes through to the end. Just shit. He's suffered enough. But I understand how it happened (oh Heisshitze, you dumb, good intentions boi) and why (seed of Adalgisa is something I very loosely predicted in terms of him having a but it was even better than I thought. I hope we get more from that plotline. Also what did his dad know from the Goddess of Time?)
• F you Detlinde. But damn, what's your farrrr-worse mum plotting? Here we go~
• Rozemyne's blackmail of Ferdinand was as genius as his surprise was sweet + his manipulative use of 'family' thereafter was hilariously clever too.
• Sylvester's reaction was touching and Eckhart's (through the post-Epilogue POV) was enlightening. Gimme more vicious and true Eckhart!
• Rozemyne speaking with her Dad & the soldiers was heartwarming and fun as usual. Dad describing pride for his family could make any stoneheart melt.
While a really good entry, with major shifting events, you can tell that it's just placing the stepping stones for the end of Part 4 (hence, not a full 5-stars, simply because it does feel like we're leading up to its point). So, cautiously waiting to see what will happen in the next one, the final light novel of the superior Part 4...!
Powered through this since the colour page inside indicated something extremely sad & big occurring in this volume. And boy, was it game-changing.
Just gonna jot down some highlights via messy notes:
• Properly introduced character, Melchior, might just become a new fave! Love Melchior's personality, plus his interest in the gods and books is relatable. His desire to do well and the right thing is also admirable, particularly when it conflicts with this society. He's an interesting new gen kid who has different world views as a result of the changes Rozemyne has made and I can't wait for his pleasantly surprising career aspirations in the High Bishop role.
• Hartmut as new
• The cuisine exploration got a lot on my plate, both figuratively & literally. Also, tackling the was cool. I'm with you Rozemyne, they just don't see that necklace ✨️vision✨️
• Ferdinand's situation was so frustrating and I'd hate it if that relationship truly goes through to the end. Just shit. He's suffered enough. But I understand how it happened (oh Heisshitze, you dumb, good intentions boi) and why (seed of Adalgisa is something I very loosely predicted in terms of him having a but it was even better than I thought. I hope we get more from that plotline. Also what did his dad know from the Goddess of Time?)
• F you Detlinde. But damn, what's your farrrr-worse mum plotting? Here we go~
• Rozemyne's blackmail of Ferdinand was as genius as his surprise was sweet + his manipulative use of 'family' thereafter was hilariously clever too.
• Sylvester's reaction was touching and Eckhart's (through the post-Epilogue POV) was enlightening. Gimme more vicious and true Eckhart!
• Rozemyne speaking with her Dad & the soldiers was heartwarming and fun as usual. Dad describing pride for his family could make any stoneheart melt.
While a really good entry, with major shifting events, you can tell that it's just placing the stepping stones for the end of Part 4 (hence, not a full 5-stars, simply because it does feel like we're leading up to its point). So, cautiously waiting to see what will happen in the next one, the final light novel of the superior Part 4...!
May 28, 2026
El Ascenso Del Ratón De Biblioteca
Volumen 20
❤️📖❤️
Arco 4
La Autoproclamada Bibliotecaria De La Real Academia 8
📖❤️📖
¡¡ Fascinante !!
❤️✨❤️
Volumen 20 y continua esta fantasía cada vez más increíble
No puedo realmente expresar cuanto disfruto esta maravillosa, interesante y mágica historia
Los personajes siempre esforzándose, una trama adictiva de inicio a fin, un desarrollo hermoso, aventura, algunos experimentos culinarios, magia, pasado, secretos, una promesa, un cruel decreto y miles de sentimientos desbordantes
Esta Ratona siempre avanzando, aunque en ocasiones lo que destino se presente realmente cruel...
Rozemyne regresa a Ehrenfest una vez más tras finalizar su segundo curso en la Real Academia
Sus días transcurren en armonía mientras conoce a su nuevo hermanito, busca a un asistentes leales y nobles, experimenta felizmente con la cocina del pescado y se adentra en el pasado de su abuelo...
Pero hay un hecho innegable y es que Ferdinand está actuando de una forma muy inusual
En el centro de ese misterio, se encuentra la mención de Adalgisa, y mientras Rozemyne reflexiona sobre lo que podría significar
Ferdinand revela una verdad impactante...
“ Debería haber muerto antes de mi bautismo ”
Los secretos sobre su nacimiento, su última promesa con su padre, y un amargo y cruel decreto...
¿ Cómo responderá Ferdinand cuando el futuro mismo de Ehrenfest descanse sobre sus hombros... ?
😍📚😍
La Ratona sigue imparable y honesta
Dulces, comida, accesorios, herramientas mágicas y sobre todo libros, es imposible detenerla cuando algo se le mete en la cabeza
Aunque trata de lidiar con todas las cuestiones políticas lo mejor posible, lo cierto es que siempre deja en claro, que no quiere ser Archiduquesa pues su vida está dedicada a los libros y a su creación
😅
Pero aun con su enorme amor por los libros, ni siquiera ella es capaz de dimensionar lo que haría o a quienes se enfrentaria para proteger a quiénes le importan
Y se lo dejo en claro a Ferdinand, la persona en quien más confía y a quien teme perder o ver sufrir...
🥺🥺🥺
😍📚😍
Tras regresar de la Academia vuelve a su vida cotidiana en el Castillo y el Templo
Muy emocionada por conocer a su hermanito Melchior, que se bautizara pronto, viajando a provincias con sus Gutenbergs, planificando los valores de las ventas de los libros, estudiando y también investigando para los escenarios para las Ceremonias de Primavera
Disfruto de su anhelada comida con pescado
No fue tan buena como esperaba, pero por suerte aún tiene pescado para que sus propios cocineros le prepararán algo a su gusto, total pescado es pescado
( Los peces de este mundo son muuuuuy raros y difíciles de cocinar, ya que pueden tirar espinas, explotar, se convertirse en piedras valiosas, etc 😅 )
También con la ayuda de Ferdinand se prepara ( junto a Wilfried, Charlotte e incluso Melchior ), para su próximo curso académico
Pero la felicidad y tranquilidad se van al caño tras la Conferencia de Archiduques y el decreto de rey...
Ferdinand deberá dejar Ehrenfest y casarse con Detlinde de Ahrensbach...
( Noooo 💔. Estoy igual de preocupada y triste que la Ratona ante semejante situación... )
Con la inminente partida de él, debe preparar muchas cosas, aprender otras y lidiar con cambios demasiado apresurados...
Sin duda la situación no la hace nada feliz, y la rompe más tras descubrir un poco más del pasado de su querido guardián...
😍📚😍
Más personajes en esta aventura mágica
❤️❤️❤️
Melchior
El hijo menor de Sylvester y Florencia
Es amable, calido, obediente, responsable y estudioso
Ama a su familia mucho
Como sus hermanos mayores Wilfried y Charlotte le hablaban y le llevaban dulces, libros y juguetes, hechos por su hermana mayor adoptiva Rozemyne, la admira, respeta y aprecia muchísimo
Desea ayudar a sus hermanos en el Templo y por ello se esfuerza muvho en aprender a controlar su maná lo mas posible, además cuando Rosemyne deje su cargo como Sumo Obispa, al cumplir la mayoría de edad, él será su sucesor
*
La Ratona está muy encantada con su nuevo hermanito, ya que es adorable, más bajo que ella y un pequeño ratón de biblioteca 🤭
Eso hizo que la bendición en el bautizo de Melchior fuera más grande de lo que debería...
Raimud
Mednoble de Ahrensbach y estudiante de Erudición
Era el discípulo de Hirschur, pero tras una serie de pruebas se ha convertido en el asistente y discípulo de Ferdinand
( Las diferentes pruebas y tareas fueron ordenas por Ferdinand obviamente )
Es otro científico loco, muy inteligente y apasionado por las herramientas y círculos mágicos
Especialmente ayuda mucho a la Ratona en su investigación de Herramientas y Círculos Mágicos Potentes que utilicen menos maná, eso para que los Mednobles y Laynobles puedan utilizarlos y mejorar la vida en muchos aspectos, aunque lo que la motiva es la posibilidad de eso le permita crear si biblioteca soñada
También será asistente de Ferdinand cuando se mude a Ahrensbach
***
Es admirable el esfuerzo que hace Roderick, para adaptarse a su nueva vida como asistente de la Ratona
Recibe constantes rechazos por la posición de sus padres, hace frente a las exigencias de que haga todo de nuevo, se ha equivocado y desanimado, pero Philine y Damuel siempre lo apoyan y tratan animar al decirle que todos pasan por el mismo camino...
Desgraciadamente, Angelica y Hartmut le dicen que ellos no había recorrido ese camino y que no habían tenido grandes problemas 😅
Ese problemático dúo hizo que Roderick volviera a desanimarse, por lo a menudo Damuel, tiene que ahuyentarlos para que no hagan daños innecesarios con sus comentarios
😅🤣🤣🤣
***
Ferdinand de maestro
❤️😍❤️
Él dándole clases a la Ratona y sus hermanos me pareció lindo, aunque para él no lo fue y tuvo que contener las ganas de refunfuñar 🤭
***
Hartmut por orden de Sylvester, será el sucesor de Ferdinand, en el puesto de Sumo Sacerdote
Demasiado emocionado e ilusionado de presenciar las ceremonias religiosas y permanecer al lado de su querida Santa
También se siente muy conmovido y agradecido cuando la Ratona le da una de sus bendiciones
Su cargo de Sumo Sacerdote, será temporal ya que como asistente de Rozemyne solo lo ejercerá hasta que ella sea mayor de edad
***
Es conmovedor como Ferdinand desea dejar lo más protegida posible a la Ratona cuando parta
No solo él sino también Benno y compañía se comprometen a protegerla y ayudarle en todo lo posible, pues la Ratona es un dolor de cabeza, pero es muy valiosa para todos
🥹🥹🥹
Eso no quita que me duela muchísimo que Ferdinand se sacrifique para proteger Ehrenfest
💔🥺🥺🥺
***
No se que pasará con estos queridos personajes...
Estoy preocupada...
Tengo miedo...
💔
😍📚😍
Con la partida de Ferdinand prontamente la Ratona tuvo que preparar otro Jureve, para terminar de diluir los cúmulos de maná endurecidos que aún tenía
Los ingredientes los gano Ferdinand en la pasada partida de Ditter
Los ingredientes fueron
• Un Flammerzung
• Una Hoja de Kvelweide
• Una Piel de Winfalke
• Polvo de Glanzring
Ninguno de los ingredientes tiene la calidad de los que utilizo en su primer Jureve, pero aún así son excelentes y cumplieron su función
Pero como anteriormente la Ratona dormido 2 año en la poción, tenía mucho miedo de que al despertar todos hubieran cambiado y Ferdinand se hubiera ido...
Pero afortunadamente tras 4 días dormida en Jureve, se despertó completamente sana ( creo... )
Yeeeeiiiii
Ya no se desmayara tanto cuando se emocione, pero aún debe tener cuidado...
🥹🥹🥹
😍📚😍
Sabía que conocer más del origen de Ferdinand, dolería...
Pero esto es demasiado...
Se que aún falta que descubrir mucho y se que será peor...
💔💔💔
A Ferdinand se le considera una semilla de Adalgisa
Adalgisa es el nombre una villa especial en la Soberanía ( antiguamente pertenecia a una princesa con ese nombre ), y Ferdinand crecio ahi antes de su bautizo y pertenece a la realeza con sangre extranjera...
Ferdinand debería haber muerto antes de su bautizo, ya que solo las niñas que nacen en esa villa de salvan, de los niños solo uno, el resto es ejecutado en secreto...
Segun el padre de Ferdinand y antiguo Aub Ehrenfest, la guía de la Diosa del Tiempo, hizo que llegara a Ehrenfest, donde fue bautizo como hijo del Aub y así ya no es de la realeza...
( No se nada de su madre, ni con que fin ejecutaban a los niños o que carajos hace o hacían en la pinche villa...
Pero se que no me gustará averiguarlo... )
***
Es muy doloroso como Ferdinand no entiende lo mucho que significa para otras personas, ni lo mucho que nos preocupan por él cuando trata de cargar con todo el solo, y lo mucho que les lastima que él se vaya a casar como alguien tan desagradable en Ahrensbach
Esta convencido de que su ausencia no afectara en lo más mínimo, que es lo mejor para Ehrenfest y no es así
Él es muy valioso e irreemplazable para muchas personas y merece ser feliz en todo sentido
🥺🥺🥺
Dueleeee
😭😭😭😭
😍📚😍
Me hace gracia como la Ratona se a acostumbrado y es bastante inmune a la gélida mirada de Ferdinand
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ferdinand, la Ratona ya se acostumbro a ti
Así seas el Señor Oscuro va protegerte de cualquier manera y sin importar a quien deba enfrentarse
Te Quiero Ratona
😍📚😍
Me parece increíble lo bien que conoce Rozemyne a Ferdinand
Sin necesidad de palabras, es capaz de darse cuenta cuando esta enfado o sufriendo...
Él sabe disimular la mayoría de las emociones bajo una máscara inexpresiva, pero cuando se enfada mucho o siente un enorme dolor, lo esconde con la sonrisa más encantadora y exagerada para que los que le rodean no puedan detectar cómo se siente realmente, para que no sepan lo lleva encima
Rozemyne lo nota siempre...
Al igual que Rozemyne, no me gusta que oculte su sentir
¡¡ Lo Detestoooo !!
Me rompio demasiado como incluso Ferdinand se sorprende cuando la Ratona le dice lo valioso que es él para ella
Todo el daño que ha vivido a lo largo de su vida es bastante notable en esos momento
La idea de que va irse a otro ducado, y que va ocultar sus verdaderos sentimientos tras esa falsa sonrisa, para siempre...
Me rompe demasiado
🥺
Quiero Abrazaloooo
💔🥹🥹
😍📚😍
Pensar que puede ser la última vez que Ferdinand elogia a la Ratona por se la primera de su clase
Dueleeee
Que no sea la última vez
🥺
😍📚😍
La autora sin duda me ha dejado sin palabras y llorando
( Estoy segura que en el próximo me voy a romper más... )
Las ilustraciones son hermosas y también trasmiten muchos sentimientos
🥹❤️🥹
😍📚😍
Léanlo...
Van a llorar, pero les aseguro que valdrá la pena
😍📚😍
Ceremonias, responsabilidades, viajes, sucesión, insultos velados, papeleo, enseñanzas, posiones, magia, decretos, decisiones y cambios inevitables que duelen profundamente
Recomendada 1000%
❤️❤️❤️
Ni siquiera yo sé lo que haré si acabas siendo desgraciado
" Rozemyne "
Volumen 20
❤️📖❤️
Arco 4
La Autoproclamada Bibliotecaria De La Real Academia 8
📖❤️📖
¡¡ Fascinante !!
❤️✨❤️
Volumen 20 y continua esta fantasía cada vez más increíble
No puedo realmente expresar cuanto disfruto esta maravillosa, interesante y mágica historia
Los personajes siempre esforzándose, una trama adictiva de inicio a fin, un desarrollo hermoso, aventura, algunos experimentos culinarios, magia, pasado, secretos, una promesa, un cruel decreto y miles de sentimientos desbordantes
Esta Ratona siempre avanzando, aunque en ocasiones lo que destino se presente realmente cruel...
Rozemyne regresa a Ehrenfest una vez más tras finalizar su segundo curso en la Real Academia
Sus días transcurren en armonía mientras conoce a su nuevo hermanito, busca a un asistentes leales y nobles, experimenta felizmente con la cocina del pescado y se adentra en el pasado de su abuelo...
Pero hay un hecho innegable y es que Ferdinand está actuando de una forma muy inusual
En el centro de ese misterio, se encuentra la mención de Adalgisa, y mientras Rozemyne reflexiona sobre lo que podría significar
Ferdinand revela una verdad impactante...
“ Debería haber muerto antes de mi bautismo ”
Los secretos sobre su nacimiento, su última promesa con su padre, y un amargo y cruel decreto...
¿ Cómo responderá Ferdinand cuando el futuro mismo de Ehrenfest descanse sobre sus hombros... ?
😍📚😍
La Ratona sigue imparable y honesta
Dulces, comida, accesorios, herramientas mágicas y sobre todo libros, es imposible detenerla cuando algo se le mete en la cabeza
Aunque trata de lidiar con todas las cuestiones políticas lo mejor posible, lo cierto es que siempre deja en claro, que no quiere ser Archiduquesa pues su vida está dedicada a los libros y a su creación
😅
Pero aun con su enorme amor por los libros, ni siquiera ella es capaz de dimensionar lo que haría o a quienes se enfrentaria para proteger a quiénes le importan
Y se lo dejo en claro a Ferdinand, la persona en quien más confía y a quien teme perder o ver sufrir...
🥺🥺🥺
😍📚😍
Tras regresar de la Academia vuelve a su vida cotidiana en el Castillo y el Templo
Muy emocionada por conocer a su hermanito Melchior, que se bautizara pronto, viajando a provincias con sus Gutenbergs, planificando los valores de las ventas de los libros, estudiando y también investigando para los escenarios para las Ceremonias de Primavera
Disfruto de su anhelada comida con pescado
No fue tan buena como esperaba, pero por suerte aún tiene pescado para que sus propios cocineros le prepararán algo a su gusto, total pescado es pescado
( Los peces de este mundo son muuuuuy raros y difíciles de cocinar, ya que pueden tirar espinas, explotar, se convertirse en piedras valiosas, etc 😅 )
También con la ayuda de Ferdinand se prepara ( junto a Wilfried, Charlotte e incluso Melchior ), para su próximo curso académico
Pero la felicidad y tranquilidad se van al caño tras la Conferencia de Archiduques y el decreto de rey...
Ferdinand deberá dejar Ehrenfest y casarse con Detlinde de Ahrensbach...
( Noooo 💔. Estoy igual de preocupada y triste que la Ratona ante semejante situación... )
Con la inminente partida de él, debe preparar muchas cosas, aprender otras y lidiar con cambios demasiado apresurados...
Sin duda la situación no la hace nada feliz, y la rompe más tras descubrir un poco más del pasado de su querido guardián...
😍📚😍
Más personajes en esta aventura mágica
❤️❤️❤️
Melchior
El hijo menor de Sylvester y Florencia
Es amable, calido, obediente, responsable y estudioso
Ama a su familia mucho
Como sus hermanos mayores Wilfried y Charlotte le hablaban y le llevaban dulces, libros y juguetes, hechos por su hermana mayor adoptiva Rozemyne, la admira, respeta y aprecia muchísimo
Desea ayudar a sus hermanos en el Templo y por ello se esfuerza muvho en aprender a controlar su maná lo mas posible, además cuando Rosemyne deje su cargo como Sumo Obispa, al cumplir la mayoría de edad, él será su sucesor
*
La Ratona está muy encantada con su nuevo hermanito, ya que es adorable, más bajo que ella y un pequeño ratón de biblioteca 🤭
Eso hizo que la bendición en el bautizo de Melchior fuera más grande de lo que debería...
Raimud
Mednoble de Ahrensbach y estudiante de Erudición
Era el discípulo de Hirschur, pero tras una serie de pruebas se ha convertido en el asistente y discípulo de Ferdinand
( Las diferentes pruebas y tareas fueron ordenas por Ferdinand obviamente )
Es otro científico loco, muy inteligente y apasionado por las herramientas y círculos mágicos
Especialmente ayuda mucho a la Ratona en su investigación de Herramientas y Círculos Mágicos Potentes que utilicen menos maná, eso para que los Mednobles y Laynobles puedan utilizarlos y mejorar la vida en muchos aspectos, aunque lo que la motiva es la posibilidad de eso le permita crear si biblioteca soñada
También será asistente de Ferdinand cuando se mude a Ahrensbach
***
Es admirable el esfuerzo que hace Roderick, para adaptarse a su nueva vida como asistente de la Ratona
Recibe constantes rechazos por la posición de sus padres, hace frente a las exigencias de que haga todo de nuevo, se ha equivocado y desanimado, pero Philine y Damuel siempre lo apoyan y tratan animar al decirle que todos pasan por el mismo camino...
Desgraciadamente, Angelica y Hartmut le dicen que ellos no había recorrido ese camino y que no habían tenido grandes problemas 😅
Ese problemático dúo hizo que Roderick volviera a desanimarse, por lo a menudo Damuel, tiene que ahuyentarlos para que no hagan daños innecesarios con sus comentarios
😅🤣🤣🤣
***
Ferdinand de maestro
❤️😍❤️
Él dándole clases a la Ratona y sus hermanos me pareció lindo, aunque para él no lo fue y tuvo que contener las ganas de refunfuñar 🤭
***
Hartmut por orden de Sylvester, será el sucesor de Ferdinand, en el puesto de Sumo Sacerdote
Demasiado emocionado e ilusionado de presenciar las ceremonias religiosas y permanecer al lado de su querida Santa
También se siente muy conmovido y agradecido cuando la Ratona le da una de sus bendiciones
Su cargo de Sumo Sacerdote, será temporal ya que como asistente de Rozemyne solo lo ejercerá hasta que ella sea mayor de edad
***
Es conmovedor como Ferdinand desea dejar lo más protegida posible a la Ratona cuando parta
No solo él sino también Benno y compañía se comprometen a protegerla y ayudarle en todo lo posible, pues la Ratona es un dolor de cabeza, pero es muy valiosa para todos
🥹🥹🥹
Eso no quita que me duela muchísimo que Ferdinand se sacrifique para proteger Ehrenfest
💔🥺🥺🥺
***
No se que pasará con estos queridos personajes...
Estoy preocupada...
Tengo miedo...
💔
😍📚😍
Con la partida de Ferdinand prontamente la Ratona tuvo que preparar otro Jureve, para terminar de diluir los cúmulos de maná endurecidos que aún tenía
Los ingredientes los gano Ferdinand en la pasada partida de Ditter
Los ingredientes fueron
• Un Flammerzung
• Una Hoja de Kvelweide
• Una Piel de Winfalke
• Polvo de Glanzring
Ninguno de los ingredientes tiene la calidad de los que utilizo en su primer Jureve, pero aún así son excelentes y cumplieron su función
Pero como anteriormente la Ratona dormido 2 año en la poción, tenía mucho miedo de que al despertar todos hubieran cambiado y Ferdinand se hubiera ido...
Pero afortunadamente tras 4 días dormida en Jureve, se despertó completamente sana ( creo... )
Yeeeeiiiii
Ya no se desmayara tanto cuando se emocione, pero aún debe tener cuidado...
🥹🥹🥹
😍📚😍
Sabía que conocer más del origen de Ferdinand, dolería...
Pero esto es demasiado...
Se que aún falta que descubrir mucho y se que será peor...
💔💔💔
A Ferdinand se le considera una semilla de Adalgisa
Adalgisa es el nombre una villa especial en la Soberanía ( antiguamente pertenecia a una princesa con ese nombre ), y Ferdinand crecio ahi antes de su bautizo y pertenece a la realeza con sangre extranjera...
Ferdinand debería haber muerto antes de su bautizo, ya que solo las niñas que nacen en esa villa de salvan, de los niños solo uno, el resto es ejecutado en secreto...
Segun el padre de Ferdinand y antiguo Aub Ehrenfest, la guía de la Diosa del Tiempo, hizo que llegara a Ehrenfest, donde fue bautizo como hijo del Aub y así ya no es de la realeza...
( No se nada de su madre, ni con que fin ejecutaban a los niños o que carajos hace o hacían en la pinche villa...
Pero se que no me gustará averiguarlo... )
***
Es muy doloroso como Ferdinand no entiende lo mucho que significa para otras personas, ni lo mucho que nos preocupan por él cuando trata de cargar con todo el solo, y lo mucho que les lastima que él se vaya a casar como alguien tan desagradable en Ahrensbach
Esta convencido de que su ausencia no afectara en lo más mínimo, que es lo mejor para Ehrenfest y no es así
Él es muy valioso e irreemplazable para muchas personas y merece ser feliz en todo sentido
🥺🥺🥺
Dueleeee
😭😭😭😭
😍📚😍
Me hace gracia como la Ratona se a acostumbrado y es bastante inmune a la gélida mirada de Ferdinand
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ferdinand, la Ratona ya se acostumbro a ti
Así seas el Señor Oscuro va protegerte de cualquier manera y sin importar a quien deba enfrentarse
Te Quiero Ratona
😍📚😍
Me parece increíble lo bien que conoce Rozemyne a Ferdinand
Sin necesidad de palabras, es capaz de darse cuenta cuando esta enfado o sufriendo...
Él sabe disimular la mayoría de las emociones bajo una máscara inexpresiva, pero cuando se enfada mucho o siente un enorme dolor, lo esconde con la sonrisa más encantadora y exagerada para que los que le rodean no puedan detectar cómo se siente realmente, para que no sepan lo lleva encima
Rozemyne lo nota siempre...
Al igual que Rozemyne, no me gusta que oculte su sentir
¡¡ Lo Detestoooo !!
Me rompio demasiado como incluso Ferdinand se sorprende cuando la Ratona le dice lo valioso que es él para ella
Todo el daño que ha vivido a lo largo de su vida es bastante notable en esos momento
La idea de que va irse a otro ducado, y que va ocultar sus verdaderos sentimientos tras esa falsa sonrisa, para siempre...
Me rompe demasiado
🥺
Quiero Abrazaloooo
💔🥹🥹
😍📚😍
Pensar que puede ser la última vez que Ferdinand elogia a la Ratona por se la primera de su clase
Dueleeee
Que no sea la última vez
🥺
😍📚😍
La autora sin duda me ha dejado sin palabras y llorando
( Estoy segura que en el próximo me voy a romper más... )
Las ilustraciones son hermosas y también trasmiten muchos sentimientos
🥹❤️🥹
😍📚😍
Léanlo...
Van a llorar, pero les aseguro que valdrá la pena
😍📚😍
Ceremonias, responsabilidades, viajes, sucesión, insultos velados, papeleo, enseñanzas, posiones, magia, decretos, decisiones y cambios inevitables que duelen profundamente
Recomendada 1000%
❤️❤️❤️
Ni siquiera yo sé lo que haré si acabas siendo desgraciado
" Rozemyne "
May 17, 2024
Oh, this book. The stress levels and the heartbreak are really rising. I just... My heart can't handle this!
The cover had me a little worried with Rozemyne's expression, and I had every right to be worried. I love the bonus colored illustration as well, it showing such a vulnerable moment.
As for the story itself, the Prologue is from Melchior's POV. He's just so adorable, and it's a nice setup for what he wants out of life.
This book starts out simple enough after what happened at the end of the previous book, of Rozemyne going about her normal life and duties.
It does make me a bit sad, though, at just how distant she seems to have become from Lutz. He rarely gets a special mention, instead just lumped in with the Gutenburgs/others. I get that it's because there isn't much to say there, but Rozemyne still makes an effort to have some type of interaction with her real family whenever she sees them. Where Lutz means (meant?) so much to her, it's odd there isn't a little more there. I think this would bother me no matter what, but I have to admit there is some bias in that I wanted them to get together (before I learned that was an impossibility because of her mana alone, let alone everything else that has happened). But, yeah, even when Lutz shows up in the story, he might as well not be there for all the impact it has.
Now that that rant is out of the way...
I'm glad Melchior finally gets to be a part of the story, and I do like where things are going with him. He seems to fit the future planned out for him, and I'm excited to see him grow as the series progresses.
We also continue with the fish plot. I kind of forgot this happened until skimming back over things, as things accelerate quickly after a certain point in this book, but it was quite an interesting experience. I've had no problem accepting most of the fantasy aspects of this series, but this bit really surprised me. I guess it's because feybeasts haven't been used in this way before (at least, not that the reader has seen).
Rozemyne visiting her Leisegang family was quite interesting, and the conversation with her great-grandfather was both startling and hilarious. XD
Then there's the Archduke Conference. I knew things were really beginning to build up, but I did not expect things to go in this direction at all. It just... Sometimes you don't realize how much a certain character means to you until bad things happen. Vague for spoilers, but my heart hurts, and I just feel so bad for so many characters at once. I'm really curious how this is going to affect Rozemyne in particular moving forward. It also doesn't help there's only one volume left in this arc, which usually results in a big shakeup for the story.
So, lots of stress even as the story continues forward. Things begin to be set up for this future heartbreak, and Hartmut's just as annoying and fun as ever.
I'm not sure how to talk about the last few chapters without going into spoiler territory, but things aren't looking good.
The Epilogue is told from Detlinde's POV. I wasn't sure how to feel about her, but this clears up so much. It also makes me laugh at how ill-informed she is about everything concerning Ehrenfest. I'm really curious how things are going to go.
Bonus story time. The first one is told from Heisshitze's POV. I don't really remember who he is, but the context is enough that it doesn't matter who the individual is. And just... It adds so much to the heartbreak, and it further explains why things happened the way they did. There's just so much misinformation...
The second story is from Eckhart's POV. It's nice to get a little more insight into Ferdinand's life, as well as to see Eckhart's thoughts on what is going on.
The bonus comics are good, and I especially loved 'Bottom Priority.' But, Rozemyne, please don't feel sorry for Detlinde. Also, 'Traditional Indian Sports' was funny as well, even if I don't know the game Rozemyne is referencing (there's not even a footnote about it, but I suppose it's easy enough to look up online).
Overall, this volume... It starts out fairly standard for the series, of Rozemyne going about her life as she fulfills her various duties, but then that moment happens and all there is is heartbreak and stress. I had a hard time putting the book down after that point. Even knowing a certain spoiler, it doesn't stop the stress because I have no idea what happens between now and that spoiler. Even with the stress, though, there are still fun moments to laugh at, and it will be fun seeing the various characters step up into their roles. Overall, a great volume, and I'm both scared and eager for what comes next.
The cover had me a little worried with Rozemyne's expression, and I had every right to be worried. I love the bonus colored illustration as well, it showing such a vulnerable moment.
As for the story itself, the Prologue is from Melchior's POV. He's just so adorable, and it's a nice setup for what he wants out of life.
This book starts out simple enough after what happened at the end of the previous book, of Rozemyne going about her normal life and duties.
It does make me a bit sad, though, at just how distant she seems to have become from Lutz. He rarely gets a special mention, instead just lumped in with the Gutenburgs/others. I get that it's because there isn't much to say there, but Rozemyne still makes an effort to have some type of interaction with her real family whenever she sees them. Where Lutz means (meant?) so much to her, it's odd there isn't a little more there. I think this would bother me no matter what, but I have to admit there is some bias in that I wanted them to get together (before I learned that was an impossibility because of her mana alone, let alone everything else that has happened). But, yeah, even when Lutz shows up in the story, he might as well not be there for all the impact it has.
Now that that rant is out of the way...
I'm glad Melchior finally gets to be a part of the story, and I do like where things are going with him. He seems to fit the future planned out for him, and I'm excited to see him grow as the series progresses.
We also continue with the fish plot. I kind of forgot this happened until skimming back over things, as things accelerate quickly after a certain point in this book, but it was quite an interesting experience. I've had no problem accepting most of the fantasy aspects of this series, but this bit really surprised me. I guess it's because feybeasts haven't been used in this way before (at least, not that the reader has seen).
Rozemyne visiting her Leisegang family was quite interesting, and the conversation with her great-grandfather was both startling and hilarious. XD
Then there's the Archduke Conference. I knew things were really beginning to build up, but I did not expect things to go in this direction at all. It just... Sometimes you don't realize how much a certain character means to you until bad things happen. Vague for spoilers, but my heart hurts, and I just feel so bad for so many characters at once. I'm really curious how this is going to affect Rozemyne in particular moving forward. It also doesn't help there's only one volume left in this arc, which usually results in a big shakeup for the story.
So, lots of stress even as the story continues forward. Things begin to be set up for this future heartbreak, and Hartmut's just as annoying and fun as ever.
I'm not sure how to talk about the last few chapters without going into spoiler territory, but things aren't looking good.
The Epilogue is told from Detlinde's POV. I wasn't sure how to feel about her, but this clears up so much. It also makes me laugh at how ill-informed she is about everything concerning Ehrenfest. I'm really curious how things are going to go.
Bonus story time. The first one is told from Heisshitze's POV. I don't really remember who he is, but the context is enough that it doesn't matter who the individual is. And just... It adds so much to the heartbreak, and it further explains why things happened the way they did. There's just so much misinformation...
The second story is from Eckhart's POV. It's nice to get a little more insight into Ferdinand's life, as well as to see Eckhart's thoughts on what is going on.
The bonus comics are good, and I especially loved 'Bottom Priority.' But, Rozemyne, please don't feel sorry for Detlinde. Also, 'Traditional Indian Sports' was funny as well, even if I don't know the game Rozemyne is referencing (there's not even a footnote about it, but I suppose it's easy enough to look up online).
Overall, this volume... It starts out fairly standard for the series, of Rozemyne going about her life as she fulfills her various duties, but then that moment happens and all there is is heartbreak and stress. I had a hard time putting the book down after that point. Even knowing a certain spoiler, it doesn't stop the stress because I have no idea what happens between now and that spoiler. Even with the stress, though, there are still fun moments to laugh at, and it will be fun seeing the various characters step up into their roles. Overall, a great volume, and I'm both scared and eager for what comes next.
August 11, 2022
You can tell that we’re nearing the end of part 4 of the Bookworm series with this volume.
Kazuki sensei lays alot of groundwork for a large, upcoming climax in this volume, leaving us with something of a cliffhanger at the end of the epilogue. However, this results in the pacing being somewhat choppier than usual in a rush to set everything up.
There are several minor events that play out in this ever expanding world here, but only two events of actual importance. The first is that we get to meet Melchior, Rozemynes little brother and see the new character dynamics that go with that.
The second is the reveal that a very important character is to leave for another duchy (how will we manage without them?). This reveal certainly changes the course of the plot and is focused on for most of the volume. But while the consequences of this event are alluded to, we don’t get to see them fully played out just yet.
The next volume is the last of part 4. Each part has so far ended in a climax that makes a significant difference to the state of Mynes/Rozemynes story. Danger surely lies ahead, and this volume builds suspense that will have to be resolved.
Kazuki sensei lays alot of groundwork for a large, upcoming climax in this volume, leaving us with something of a cliffhanger at the end of the epilogue. However, this results in the pacing being somewhat choppier than usual in a rush to set everything up.
There are several minor events that play out in this ever expanding world here, but only two events of actual importance. The first is that we get to meet Melchior, Rozemynes little brother and see the new character dynamics that go with that.
The second is the reveal that a very important character is to leave for another duchy (how will we manage without them?). This reveal certainly changes the course of the plot and is focused on for most of the volume. But while the consequences of this event are alluded to, we don’t get to see them fully played out just yet.
The next volume is the last of part 4. Each part has so far ended in a climax that makes a significant difference to the state of Mynes/Rozemynes story. Danger surely lies ahead, and this volume builds suspense that will have to be resolved.
March 6, 2024
The courtly intrigue really deepens in this one. There's also some discussion of how a poor country manages to expand its economy without straining the resources that support it. And the number of arranged marriages is just weird to my mind. There's a whole lot of Ferdinands' backstory.
If you haven't read any of the preceding volumes, this story must be incredibly confusing. As it is, I struggle with how mentally old Rozemyne is (having been reincarnated) with how old she is physically. And for having lived longer than she appears, she often seems to have no insight into anything. I suspect some of it comes from reading a translated version. Maybe "Eeeep!" and "Ngh" are more common phrases among young adults in Japan? Maybe Rozemyne is just plain weird.
I also wonder about the burdens placed on very young kids to be mature, to understand all the euphemisms, to grasp courtly language and all its hidden meanings. That said, I am anxious to find out what's going on in Volume 9.
It gets twisty.
If you haven't read any of the preceding volumes, this story must be incredibly confusing. As it is, I struggle with how mentally old Rozemyne is (having been reincarnated) with how old she is physically. And for having lived longer than she appears, she often seems to have no insight into anything. I suspect some of it comes from reading a translated version. Maybe "Eeeep!" and "Ngh" are more common phrases among young adults in Japan? Maybe Rozemyne is just plain weird.
I also wonder about the burdens placed on very young kids to be mature, to understand all the euphemisms, to grasp courtly language and all its hidden meanings. That said, I am anxious to find out what's going on in Volume 9.
It gets twisty.
May 8, 2025
That was... painful.
Not in a 'this is a bad book' way but in a 'this story is making me cry' way. And to be really honest, I cried too much. I've long known that my tear ducts are simply too easy to trigger when it comes books, movies, or songs so I knew I'd cry when this plot point comes but it's so different reading it now with illustrations to match it. I am simply glad the people around me didn't grill me while I ugly cry as I read the middle to latter parts of this book.
(T^T) - that was me while I cry and read lol
Anyway, the chaos has certainly started. The lowest point of the story (for me) has begun and I can't help but rub my chest and feel hurt, frustration, and anger with Rozemyne and Ferdinand. I really just want them both to be happy please. And this part of the story is simply too painful.
The overall mood of the book captured excellently the tragedy that is unfolding. The illustrations match the mood really well too.
I am simply eager to keep reading and praying that this suffering of Ferdinand and Rozemyne comes to pass very soon. Thus, on to the next!
Not in a 'this is a bad book' way but in a 'this story is making me cry' way. And to be really honest, I cried too much. I've long known that my tear ducts are simply too easy to trigger when it comes books, movies, or songs so I knew I'd cry when this plot point comes but it's so different reading it now with illustrations to match it. I am simply glad the people around me didn't grill me while I ugly cry as I read the middle to latter parts of this book.
(T^T) - that was me while I cry and read lol
Anyway, the chaos has certainly started. The lowest point of the story (for me) has begun and I can't help but rub my chest and feel hurt, frustration, and anger with Rozemyne and Ferdinand. I really just want them both to be happy please. And this part of the story is simply too painful.
The overall mood of the book captured excellently the tragedy that is unfolding. The illustrations match the mood really well too.
I am simply eager to keep reading and praying that this suffering of Ferdinand and Rozemyne comes to pass very soon. Thus, on to the next!
December 23, 2023
Back at home, things should be peaceful. Unless, of course, that home happens to be the Ehrenfest the Eighth, and the annual Archduke Conference is approaching. Lady Rozemyne aims to pass the time by studying in advance of her third year of schooling and returning to her workshop-managing ways. Regrettably, trouble is around the corner.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v20 introduces a rather late-in-the-game narrative shift on the part of Ehrenfest's adversaries, but the lateness and abruptness of the move merely emphasizes its severity. In brief, while Rozemyne's return home comes with the usual array of scolding, considering her successes (and antics) at the Royal Academy, her return also brings to the fore a dozen new interduchy disasters that require fine-tuning. At length, Ahrensbach is a duchy on the decline (e.g., poor agronomy, declining aub, lack of mana-wielding nobility), and the venomous Lady Georgine is keen to give her grift one last shot. Can Lady Georgine take out both Ehrenfest and Lord Ferdinand, in one brash move?
Lady Georgine's designs on Ehrenfest may be sharpening, but it's also abundantly clear she's willing to sacrifice her own family to get what she wants. Lady Detlinde, her daughter, may be a bit cocky, but she probably doesn't deserve what her mother has in store for her.
Altogether, this is a curious volume. Not a lot happens to progress the story, but much of the book's events are very much akin to what one might expect of a middle-arc tome just before the rising action. Perhaps the author didn't plan this all too well. As such, change (or the threat of change) is on the horizon, and characters must decide how invested they are in combatting or navigating it. The true danger and fear associated with that change is not as strenuous as simply not knowing the context of an enemy's movements. It's an amoeba conflict. Whether the next volume or two deliver, or are merely anticlimactic, is unknowable.
On the better end of things, Rozemyne's pre-third-year lessons are interrupted when Ferdinand is called to join the Archduke Conference in person. And yet, comically, Rozemyne and her siblings decide to help out Lord Bonifatius in conducting various aub work. One suspects Rozemyne will ace her coursework in the coming semester due to her executing actual, practical aub work rather than studying the previous year's materials.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v20 also, positively, offers some much-needed background information on Ferdinand's personal history. When the High Priest's safety is threatened by outside parties, Rozemyne takes it upon herself to berate the young man until he reveals (part of) his origin. Ties to royalty? Something to do with a foreign princess? And if a deal with Ahrensbach goes sour, would Rozemyne go on a rampage to save him from harm? Ferdinand is shocked (and warmed) at the thought of so many others caring for his safety. But at the same time, the guy's turbulent past may be nothing compared to what lies ahead.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v20 introduces a rather late-in-the-game narrative shift on the part of Ehrenfest's adversaries, but the lateness and abruptness of the move merely emphasizes its severity. In brief, while Rozemyne's return home comes with the usual array of scolding, considering her successes (and antics) at the Royal Academy, her return also brings to the fore a dozen new interduchy disasters that require fine-tuning. At length, Ahrensbach is a duchy on the decline (e.g., poor agronomy, declining aub, lack of mana-wielding nobility), and the venomous Lady Georgine is keen to give her grift one last shot. Can Lady Georgine take out both Ehrenfest and Lord Ferdinand, in one brash move?
Lady Georgine's designs on Ehrenfest may be sharpening, but it's also abundantly clear she's willing to sacrifice her own family to get what she wants. Lady Detlinde, her daughter, may be a bit cocky, but she probably doesn't deserve what her mother has in store for her.
Altogether, this is a curious volume. Not a lot happens to progress the story, but much of the book's events are very much akin to what one might expect of a middle-arc tome just before the rising action. Perhaps the author didn't plan this all too well. As such, change (or the threat of change) is on the horizon, and characters must decide how invested they are in combatting or navigating it. The true danger and fear associated with that change is not as strenuous as simply not knowing the context of an enemy's movements. It's an amoeba conflict. Whether the next volume or two deliver, or are merely anticlimactic, is unknowable.
On the better end of things, Rozemyne's pre-third-year lessons are interrupted when Ferdinand is called to join the Archduke Conference in person. And yet, comically, Rozemyne and her siblings decide to help out Lord Bonifatius in conducting various aub work. One suspects Rozemyne will ace her coursework in the coming semester due to her executing actual, practical aub work rather than studying the previous year's materials.
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM v20 also, positively, offers some much-needed background information on Ferdinand's personal history. When the High Priest's safety is threatened by outside parties, Rozemyne takes it upon herself to berate the young man until he reveals (part of) his origin. Ties to royalty? Something to do with a foreign princess? And if a deal with Ahrensbach goes sour, would Rozemyne go on a rampage to save him from harm? Ferdinand is shocked (and warmed) at the thought of so many others caring for his safety. But at the same time, the guy's turbulent past may be nothing compared to what lies ahead.
August 17, 2022
9/10. The change in the story was so abrupt. In a sense I felt that something needed to happen. The time is passing by quickly and I suppose Ferdinand staying by Myne for the entire novel would be kind of a boring story. Myne just going to school, coming back, and then getting yell at by Ferdinand and Sylvester. Nothing really happening and it becoming a story about school in the Royal Academy. Even if Georgine attacked Ehrenfest, it wouldn't matter if Ferdinand was in Ehrenfest. Now that we know that Ferdinand has royal blood, and the Myne has similar amounts of mana inside her, as well of the fact that them both are capable of becoming the king or queen, it is quite apparent that even just throwing mana as rocks would be a great defense. But then there is the strategic mind of Ferninand. It's just impossible to achieve an attack that's interesting if Ferdinand is in Ehrenfest. Now, it is going to be quite the fight. Myne doesn't know how to fight.
My concern is wether Ferdinand is coming back to Ehrenfest or if he will become Aub Ahrensbach. I imagine Detlinde would be find out innocent and Ferdinand would be obligated to still marry her by the king now that Aub Ahrensbach (I suppose he will die and that will prompt Georgine to attack as the Aub) is dead and Georgine is arrested or killed. The story will change abruptly. Will Myne keep her words and actually become queen to save Ferdinand from the life he doesn't desire? Will Ferdinand convince Myne that this path will be the better one since there's no blood spillage and noble count is so low.
Since I've spoiled myself a little, reading the title of the the next part, I think I know the answer, but the sure abrupt changes can mean another path to the same direction.
As always I'm looking forward to the next volume.
My concern is wether Ferdinand is coming back to Ehrenfest or if he will become Aub Ahrensbach. I imagine Detlinde would be find out innocent and Ferdinand would be obligated to still marry her by the king now that Aub Ahrensbach (I suppose he will die and that will prompt Georgine to attack as the Aub) is dead and Georgine is arrested or killed. The story will change abruptly. Will Myne keep her words and actually become queen to save Ferdinand from the life he doesn't desire? Will Ferdinand convince Myne that this path will be the better one since there's no blood spillage and noble count is so low.
Since I've spoiled myself a little, reading the title of the the next part, I think I know the answer, but the sure abrupt changes can mean another path to the same direction.
As always I'm looking forward to the next volume.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 2, 2025
Young Melchior is introduced in this volume. With how secluded the place is described to be I tend to picture the young children living in something like a jail cell, I know that's not the case but I can't overwrite my first impression of it. The religious ceremonies were then cut short to focus on more problems from Ahrensbach.
Rozemyne seem to appreciate anyone who likes reading at all, it doesn't matter if it's romance stories (a genre she doesn't even enjoy herself) or the bible. The fish cooking part was funny and surprising, as usual no matter what Ferdinand might say he is quite the gourmet himself.
That Heisshitze guy is even stupider than I thought, if Rozemyne finds out there's a decent chance she's want to kill him.
Rozemyne seem to appreciate anyone who likes reading at all, it doesn't matter if it's romance stories (a genre she doesn't even enjoy herself) or the bible. The fish cooking part was funny and surprising, as usual no matter what Ferdinand might say he is quite the gourmet himself.
That Heisshitze guy is even stupider than I thought, if Rozemyne finds out there's a decent chance she's want to kill him.
May 13, 2024
Heartbreak 💔
All fans of Ferdinand be warned that this book may make you scream. I love how new characters are getting perspectives and the plot is so thick right now!!! So many players are moving behind the scenes in malicious ways that it becomes hard to keep track. I must warn my dear fellow readers that this book and the next should be bought together or you will be chomping at the bit to buy based off where we find ourselves left; it is not 🚫 a cliffhanger but more of a building developments that should soon come to a head.
All fans of Ferdinand be warned that this book may make you scream. I love how new characters are getting perspectives and the plot is so thick right now!!! So many players are moving behind the scenes in malicious ways that it becomes hard to keep track. I must warn my dear fellow readers that this book and the next should be bought together or you will be chomping at the bit to buy based off where we find ourselves left; it is not 🚫 a cliffhanger but more of a building developments that should soon come to a head.
August 11, 2022
The Archduke's conference brings much work and big change to Myne's life. While the first part is the usual slice-of-life world and character development, it appears things are building up to something big soon. I liked how we get more information on Ferdinand, his loyalty to Sylverster and Ehrenfest and the country at large. Some great build up and I am very curious were things are going. All in all, a great read.
September 16, 2023
The first part of this really felt like it was going through the motions. There was a bunch of plot stuff but not a lot of character stuff. And then the plot twist hits. And it is the kind of twist that feels like it was planned from the beginning of the series. And everything is different. A definite add to the world-building as well, though a bit confused. And now I have to wait for the next volume. 3.5 of 5.
March 24, 2024
Tuvojas vēl vienas nodaļas noslēgums. Katrai nodaļai jābeidzas ar lielām izmaiņām. Jauns sākums. Tik žēl , ka šī nodaļa beigsies ar Ferdinanda aiziešanu. Rozmyne bez Ferdinanda? Kāds būs šī stāsta turpinājums. Pavisam noteikti man pietrūks sarunas starp abām personām. Kā mainīsies stāsta dinamika? Vairs nebūs viņas aizsargs. Rozmyne būs jāpieaug ātrāk, arī tad ja viņa prātā nekas nav bijusi bērns. Vienīgais kā to noskaidrot ir lasīt tālāk. Tomēr šis pavērsiens tiešām skumdina.
January 6, 2025
nooooooooo!! this level of heartbreak hasn’t been seen since the end of part 2. it’s not fair!
things overall are getting really out of hand, setting up steps for some really long arching plot lines that are very worrisome. this series has always been serious but now it’s getting just depressing.
things overall are getting really out of hand, setting up steps for some really long arching plot lines that are very worrisome. this series has always been serious but now it’s getting just depressing.
April 8, 2025
Ferdinand! Aaaagh maldita Georgine! Te odio, te odio! También a ti detulde o como sea que te llames, par de brujas. Llore y llore como nunca, la verdad que volumen tan bueno y sentimental. Cómo no amar al Ferdinand y como Rozemyne le dice que es su familia, no puedo con este dolor. Necesito que esas viejas horribles se van a la tiznada pero ya!
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May 7, 2025
Even though I was expecting it, the announcement of Ferdinand's departure still hits hard...we will have to hope that Rozemyne will manage to find someone she actually feels she can be open with her emotions about, but if that's not allowed to be her retainers and certainly can't safely be friends from other duchies like Hannelore, I'm not sure how that can plausibly come about.
December 26, 2025
RoseMyne's adventures at the royal academy continue. There is a Royal conference, with a shocking plot twist. Rosemyne continues to try and bound with her siblings. Her retainers also have various issues.
This was a fun book. The same issues from previous volume pop up. It's humorous, with bits of suspense.
This was a fun book. The same issues from previous volume pop up. It's humorous, with bits of suspense.
June 29, 2026
While most of the book was setting up pieces for the next big change in the story - the change was very interesting. And kind of made me sniffle. Looking forward to seeing the fall out from this volume.
Here’s to hoping that our characters stay happy and cheerful despite all the momentous changes afoot.
Here’s to hoping that our characters stay happy and cheerful despite all the momentous changes afoot.
August 12, 2022
Foi muito bom ver a Myne finalmente colocando em palavras sua relação com o Ferdinand.
O Hartmut assumindo aquele posto.
Angela... Por favor.
Medo do que pode acontecer com o Ferdinand mais pra frente agora.
O Hartmut assumindo aquele posto.
Angela... Por favor.
Medo do que pode acontecer com o Ferdinand mais pra frente agora.
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January 17, 2023
A pretty poor entry in the series overall. I'm quite disappointed that the entire focus was on social aspects and marriage, and none on Rozemyne's talents. In fact the "bookworm" was just an afterthought. Most of the contents just seemed to be filler.
October 16, 2023
This book broke my heart. There are some scenes I could not read with dry eyes. It makes me wonder what's going to happen to Rosemain. Some of the most beautiful and heartbreaking moments are depicted here. This and the next volume are my favorites so far.
November 19, 2023
A grand entry, but not nearly as much of Myne's antics. There is another big bomb that drops in this volume which takes up a large part of it. Certainly going to see how it affects the future books.
November 30, 2025
The calm before the storm ...
The story started happily enough with Rozemyne's usual shenanigans and the dissecting fish parts was especially hilarious. More politics were mentioned and then came the big bomb that wrung my heart. I cannot wait to read the next volume.
The story started happily enough with Rozemyne's usual shenanigans and the dissecting fish parts was especially hilarious. More politics were mentioned and then came the big bomb that wrung my heart. I cannot wait to read the next volume.
May 15, 2026
The one where we finally meet Melchior! The fish plot continues. The Leisegangs stir up things again, trying to strongarm her into becoming aub. Georgine begins to look like a true threat. And Ferdinand, oh Ferdinand. You self-sacrificing little goblin-enabler, my heart twists.
July 6, 2022
0 star.
August 11, 2022
long awaited not long enough.
I loved and if you made it to book 20 you will too!!! The stage is being set and pieces are moving slowly but as always it’s such a fun ride.
I loved and if you made it to book 20 you will too!!! The stage is being set and pieces are moving slowly but as always it’s such a fun ride.
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