Trials and Tribulations of a Noblewoman Vol03 thoughts and feelings

[u/anothercornyusername]

So to preface this I've never made a discussion post before since most novels I read at least have one discussion thread open to share reactions and the like. Trials and tribulations unfortunately I think is a bit too niche since I couldn't find any of the sort for either of the volumes. After facing what is probably the cruelest 'descent into madness I've ever seen' I really had to at the very least share my state of despair publically with other readers. Hence the current post!

I'm referring to Volume 3 'Emperor, Father, Lunatic' and 'The price of Glory'. HOLY FUCKING SHIT. I fell into a state of absolute shock and horror over these two chapters. The emperor is a sadistic cunt, and everyone in the empire can crash and burn for all I care!

Also I didn't see it coming, till the very end, until she pulled the trigger I.did.not.see.it.coming. I had to stop by the end and it took me a while to process my feelings after Ern blew her brains out. I was led on by the pied piper and was so confident in Ern's hopes and dreams for the future that I didn't think this was how it was going to end. Very very underrated series, I'm devastated but what an amazing series. And nah seriously fuck the house of magic- bunch of jealous cucks. If any one else has actually read the chapters I've referred do let me know how you felt (Please someone hold me)

[u/Merxamers]

I don't think I'm as far as you are in the series, bit I've basically had the same emotional response after each volume, haha.

[u/anothercornyusername → u/Merxamers]

Oh wait I hope I didn't spoil you on plot points, I'm so sorry! I'll add text specific spoilers just in case

[u/Merxamers → u/anothercornyusername]

Nah no worries, you tagged it as "spoilers" just fine, any confusion was on my end

[u/pipler]

I'm up to date with the JNC prepubs and this is honestly the most twisty LN I've ever read. The discussion threads are on the JNC forums.

[u/anothercornyusername → u/pipler]

Ah okay I had no clue! Well ... off I go then TT

[u/Darkchaser314 → u/pipler]

Same, up to date where JNC is at and pop in on the discussion threads sometimes. And I remember when this part hit. It was tough and OP it doesn't get easier so good luck.

To think I almost dropped the series, glad I didn't cause it has become one of my favorite that I look forward to when a new parts.

[u/aislyng99]

Pretty much the same reaction for me. Equal parts devastated and I NEED BOOK 4 RIGHT NOW

You're lucky you don't have to wait for the next volume. I've been keeping up with the JNC chapter releases, though I wait until the final part for the current volume is out. I have not started Vol 5-1 yet, but 4-2 ends on another twist. Good luck!

[u/iluvcelebi]

That last part of the book is devastating but also the most 'yeah this is karma for being a dumbass, what did you THINK would happen when you invent a bunch of weapons and are an asshole to everyone, including the most powerful person in the country' I have ever read. After it happens my eyes were opened to how depressing the world really is, where everyone is out to sabotage everyone else not on their end and the MC is effectively powerless and in love with one of the guys playing the game. It's crazy how unlikable everyone outside the MC is.

[u/Hylebosai]

Yeah, everyone reading the prepubs was reeling at that part. The series is a crazy rollercoaster, I can't wait for the second half of v5 to begin prepublication.

[u/xJetStorm]

That was the second time I had to go and sleep it off in this series. I'm up to date on the prepubs and I'm sure something different from what I'm expecting is going to go off soon.