This is pretty much the penultimate book in the series. Which was somewhat surprising for me because there's still Volume 6!
Ranobe |「ラノベ」
An abbreviated word in Japanese for Light Novels, a type of young adult fiction full of fun tropes, often with anime-style illustrations.
Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights - LN 6
Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights Volume 6 by Mashimesa Emoto, Illustrations by Tera Akai. Translated by Emma Schumacker, Published by Cross Infinite World.
First of all, if you are curious about the series this far in, but haven't been spoiled for anything, I strongly encourage everyone to NOT READ the official synopsis for this one, as it contains huge spoilers.
Lout of Count's Family Vol. 2
Lout of Count's Family Vol 2 by Yu Ryeo-Han, Cover by LOKOnity. Translation by Henry Shin, NoeKun, and Amy Cho. Published by Seven Seas.
This isn't a mystery series, so sometimes it's a little frustrating to read the book, knowing that Cale is making important decisions based on information that readers don't get to know about until after it's already happened.
The Apothecary Diaries - LN 14
The Apothecary Diaries Volume 14 by Natsu Hyuuga, Illustrations by Touko Shino. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Published by J-Novel Club.
We're finally back to Maomao's perspective this volume. There are a few light mysteries, but most of the intrigue of this book was the background politicking.
Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights - LN 5
Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights Volume 5 by Mashimesa Emoto, Illustrations by Tera Akai. Translated by Emma Schumacker, Published by Cross Infinite World. You know what you're in for when reading a book by Emoto-sensei, and this is basically more of the same. Mell and the squad keep getting sent on repeat missions, and more people and creatures keep getting added to the family. This was probably the coziest book yet in this series. The majority of the book is focused on a) cooking, b) funny drama, and c) slice of life. This time around, there's a retired…
Lout of the Count's Family Vol. 1
Lout of the Count's Family Vol 1 by Yu Ryeo-Han, Cover by LOKOnity. Translation by Henry Shin and Lauren Na. Published by Seven Seas. This is my first Korean webnovel series that I've read since I've started this blog, but oddly enough it wasn't the first that I've heard of (I've been waiting for the official release of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint). I've heard this one mentioned with high praise in the usual online circles, so I decided to give it a go. A man who wants nothing more than to kick back and relax must use his wit and wiles…
Ishura - LN 1-2
Ishura Volume 1 and 2 by Keiso, Illustrations by Kureta. Translated by David Musto. Published by Yen On (Yen Press). In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. A master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponents with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title…
The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life - LN 4
The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life Volume 4 by Usata Nonohara, Illustrations by OX. Published by Yen On (Yen Press). After last volume's tragic conclusion with Lynx's death, having Mariela's crazy master show up was just the thing she needed. Now that Mariela is resolved to advance her skills as an alchemist, having her teacher appear in her life again to "guide" her along the way is fun. Freyja is overbearing, boisterous, alcoholic, and wise. Her epitaph is the "Sage of Calamity", and she truly lives up to it. She practically steals the show in…
The Apothecary Diaries - LN 13
The Apothecary Diaries Volume 13 by Natsu Hyuuga, Illustrations by Touko Shino. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Published by J-Novel Club. I am literally so sad that I'm caught up to this series... Volume 13 is a short story volume, and it's almost entirely from the point of view of the other characters. Since the main crew has been gone for a year, this volume catches readers up with Lahan, Yao, En'en, and even her sisters back at the brothel like Meimei and Joka. Even though it's not explored in relation to Maomao, there does seem to be some plot moving…
The Apothecary Diaries - LN 12
The Apothecary Diaries Volume 12 by Natsu Hyuuga, Illustrations by Touko Shino. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Published by J-Novel Club. After Gyoku-ou died in the last volume, I knew that this book would be a wild ride. There are tons of consequences to losing the governor of a province, and predictably, it set off a succession crisis. Someone has to manage I-sei province now, and we're introduced to Gyoku-ou's kids. He has 3 sons and 1 daughter, and the three sons are being "considered" for succession. Each of them has their quirks, and it seems like since the eldest son…