Dawn of the Mapmaker: The Surveyor Girl and the Forbidden Knowledge - LN 1

Dec. 4, 2023 8:37 PM
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I’ve been researching more light novels to read, and I discovered “Dawn of the Mapmaker: The Surveyor Girl and the Forbidden Knowledge” which is published by Cross Infinite World.
It’s published directly from Syosetsu, meaning that it hasn’t been published in Japan, but was translated and published into English directly.
Instead of using light novel tropes, it’s more like a western type fantasy. I really enjoyed the fact that the main character, Unen’s only power is her ability to make maps! (Except for her mysterious magic sensitivity, think of the whispers Frodo heard while wearing the ring). It’s not often that you get a main character who really isn’t able to fight with the rest of her party. The first book is mainly an introduction to the other characters, including Gruff Knight Ori, his Sassy Mage friend Mouru, and the main character’s female friend, Irena, who is also a badass guard.
Dawn of the Mapmaker – English Light Novels

The first book sets up how Unen gets dragged into a journey across the land, even though it’s her dream too. The little quirks in the way magic works in this world (mostly sorcery, not really wizardry, with math involved) was an interesting twist, and I definitely laughed at Mouru’s hijinks more than once.
It’s a comfy, quick read, and it looks like there’s enough material from the web novel for 4 books. I hope this book does well enough so I can find out what happens next!!
 
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