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Ascendance of a Bookworm (Manga) Part 2 Volume 1

By Miya Kazuki
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Myne begins her apprenticeship as a blue shrine maiden, a role that grants her noble treatment and access to the temple's coveted book room. Despite this progress, she must navigate the temple's rigid class system and overcome troublesome attendants to enjoy her beloved books in peace. This installment continues the heartfelt journey of a passionate bookworm striving to change society's rules.
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Ascendance of a Bookworm (Manga) Part 2 Volume 1 by Miya Kazuki sees Myne successfully negotiate with the temple and begin working as an apprentice blue shrine maiden. This new job ensures she will receive the same treatment as a noble. The wait is over—she can finally read in the book room!

Unfortunately, she still won’t have it easy, thanks to the temple’s status-based structure and some problematic attendants who just won’t leave her be. Can Myne beat society’s rules so she can enjoy her books in peace?

This is a biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers! Part 2 starts here!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781718372573

Publisher: J-Novel Club

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: J-Novel Club

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Miya Kazuki is a Japanese author best known for the series Ascendance of a Bookworm. Suzuka is the manga adaptation artist for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 1.

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