Woo, another Mia side story to make up for Robin infesting the main story. I really like Mia's development as a character. She's showing a lot of self awareness now and seems to be developing into an actually decent person. I don't think she should be so worried about it being selfish to be interested in Davier, though. She's probably the only one around that he'd be interested in due to their shared history and it seems like he might be developing an attraction to her anyways.

Black-rank adventurer from the Empire - with a dubious history - sneaking around the (disputed) Aflatta Mountains inside Liberia? No wonder Allucia is quiet - premonition? Or looking like a prelude to war ...

I’m not sure I would have picked this up had I known what it was actually about from the beginning (not the sort of thing I usually go for), but I can’t say I’m disappointed I did. I didn’t love the idol character, and I was disappointed that Haruhi kind of disappeared in the epilogue, but overall an interesting writing style, mix of characters, and themes. I think I’ve tried all the contest entries that got published (and have kept up with all but one), and this one feels the most…literary? Like it could fit in in a literature class including contemporary novels, while still also being a light novel that incorporates aspects of visual novels. Well done, especially if this is your first work.

Also, assuming the afterword is indicative of your own experience, my condolences. I lost a brother too (my oldest). He suffered from depression and anxiety from a really young age and ultimately overdosed. My parents did everything they could for him the best they knew how but ultimately couldn’t prevent it. It doesn’t do any good to blame yourself, but that can be easier said than done. Good for you for writing this book as part of your healing process.

I'm happy that Yuki is going to have at least one son, you don't see that too often in LNs.

This felt a bit like reading Misfit of the demon king academy or Instant death cheat. Your power to make improbable things happen is useless if there was never any chance for you to win to begin with.
Not a huge fan of Amane being set up for redemption, but I guess it was the best chance to show that now Ikki is able yo say Ryoma's words to others.

I went back reading this since I was curious about the progress in romance and well, that part was fine, but I don't remember the last time I read a dungeon dive as boring as this.

@LightningLeaf It might be because Selene started to undo the curse before being interrupted, so it was only partially removed and he’s still made of stone.

I waited for the volume to finish and now caught up.

I don't like the third prince. Why is he so nosy? "I could lend you my support" my ass. You mean you hide behind and leech off Lera who has awesome magic while you only have a micropenis and a royal status that amounts to nothing because there are two other princes. Computer says no, now get lost.

If the attacks keep coming, you should retaliate in a way that takes away their attacking capabilities. Turn up that hypno beam... Or just send them into a wheelchair.

I can't say I'm a big fan of animal cruelty, so I think this is more than enough reason for the mass execution of the entire bloodline of marquess Bil-something. In fact, include his entire faction. One Bloody Carnival, please.

I'm glad that the idiot brother apparently got disowned.

I kinda wish Sheila had more chapters because it's always her POV (or someone's who's talking with her) when the political machinations are revealed and the actual plot moves forward.

I'm not entirely sure behind the motives but I assume that Lera taking over her house will accelerate a lot of things.

@GamerGirlRina said in Flung into a New World? Time to Lift the 200-Year Curse! Vol. 1 Discussion!:

Do we know if the v4 novel is getting a translation? Or are ya'll gonna stop the story at v3? Cause I'm pretty sure the novel had 11 volumes in the Japanese print.

You may want to give https://forums.j-novel.club/topic/3478/future-volume-release-schedule a read. It's not uncommon for there to be several weeks before a new volume begins translation, that's just the chaos that is the licensing process. But J-Novel has never stopped translating a series once they have started outside of truly extraordinary circumstances. Even series that are not profitable continue to be translated. Just give it some time.

Nice to see that the relationships progressed much faster that I expected, now the harem is official, and Eugene won't be able to refuse doing lewd thi gs with his new girlfriends since he regularly has sex with Eri.
The dungeon exploration too is progressing quickly, although it might become slower now that the difficulty level is ramping. Wasn't expecting Eugene to be able to defeat Eri, albeit in a nerfed form.
Next volume is going to be interesting.

We'll have to see what direction takes the next volume. Saving the goblins isn't a plot I'm particularly interested in, but I'm a bit curious about what Yume left behind (assuming it's not just her friends) and what the deal is with Manato's regeneration. I have to admit though that after 20 volumes it's hard to start caring about an entirely new cast and the thought that the author might do that again is not appealing. I'm also worried by the fact Merry wasn't mentioned once.

V7 announced for SQEX Novel's March 2026 lineup. Hurray.

@yzh4rjdzob6 said in Sowing Vengeance: The Eldest Son’s Disgraceful Green Thumb Vol. 1 Discussion!:

Ideally, Chris could turn her against his brother; failing that, keeping her neutral-ish is probably the best he can hope for. But now, she's for sure solidly antagonistic towards him.

The thing is, the artifact she's searching for? That sword that can let anyone cast Dark Magic, but which is surrounded by hyper-deadly poison and nightmare monsters?

That's gonna be Chris's sword, or my username isn't TheGrimLich. And he's gonna use that, and the dark magic is provides access to, as a key part of his plan to kill his younger brother. Because Claus may have the gift of Heroes... but he sure as hell isn't a hero.

I can, however, see Chris accidentally getting in the Princess's good books and winding up with her as an ally (or at least running interference).

@Hylebos said in From Villainess to Healer Vol. 6 Discussion!:

Anyways, we've caught up to JP now, v6 came out back in February so hopefully we'll get v7 at some point and the slow rumbling of the licensing process will take over at that point?

v7 has been announced to be coming out in Japan on February 25th, may the slow rumbling of the licensing process be swift and painless ^_^

Patty's fishing side story was full of heart. Patty and Bell are two sides of coin. One grounded, focused, serious. The other distracted, flighty, like the wind. Yet they're both Tearmoon women and both have time-traveled to deal with villains. Seeing Patty take on a little bit of Bell's flighty optimism has big feels.

Volume 4 is scheduled to release January 25, 2026 in Japan.

I would've preferred it without the memory and with Shinobu being able to stay with the summons (possibly in an harem) but overall we got a nice conclusion, the characters whom deserved an happy ending got one, we got an explanation for what did really happen and Megumi wasn't actually a secret evil final boss. Wasn't expecting Kaori to actually win but given the ending the authornhad in mind she was the only possible choice.

Not bad for a first volume, although Lofus has maybe too many trump cards during the fight with the whale. But since author is apparently a churning lover I now know what to expect.

Just hit part 7 and.. oh.

@ravenchilde said in Management of a Novice Alchemist Vol. 6 Discussion!:

Makes you wonder when the final Book 7 will start streaming? Any indicators?

The standard company line is https://forums.j-novel.club/topic/3478/future-volume-release-schedule

Licensing light novels is a bit of a chaotic hellscape and there are any number of steps in the process where things can take time, we just gotta wait and hope to see it on the calendar on a given week because it's extremely rare that we hear any kind of status update prior to streaming starting.