Set in a fantastical/mythical Japanese background, following the fortunes of a disparate group of people.After the emperor is killed, his son is forced into hiding as a court favourite is placed on the throne instead. A nephew escapes his uncles attempt on his life and finds refuge in the forest.The...
3.75 starsHearn's writing style is SO dry, but once I got about 20% into the book, I couldn't put it down. I did feel emotionally detached from the characters because of the narrative style. Since this was the 4th book in the series, it was irritating when I couldn't remember who someone was or even...
3.5 - 3.75 starsThis series is somewhat addicting, even given the questionable portrayal of the female characters. Their complete lack of agency is maddening. The writing style is a bit dry, which made me feel like I was being kept at arms length from the characters and the on page action. These ...
3.5 - 3.75 starsThe writing is just ok, but I liked the characters enough that it was hard to put down. The ending is much better than in the first book, offering enough closure that it's not as frustrating as the last time around. The dialog can be cumbersome, but all in all, I found this a fast,...
C+I have a few reservations about this book. The first being the publisher's decision to break the story into 4 overpriced chunks. This is a short novel, about 275 pages, and it's far from a complete story. The ending is abrupt and jarring; not really an ending at all. It's more like a commercial ...
Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues by J.M. MartinS.E. Lindberg rating: 5 of 5 starsBlackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues is Highly Recommended Dark Fantasy:: This collection is largely Dark Fantasy. As the subtitle says, this not just about Assassins--there a...
Interesting setting in a (fantastical) Japan with enjoyable story and characters. I especially liked that Kaede, the female protagonist, was not simply a damsel in distress. But I could have done without the instalove. Still I will continue to read this series - especially since I already own the ne...
You can find this, and other reviews, on my blog.While this isn’t the best fantasy novel I’ve ever read, it is a nice, light read.Set in a world remarkably similar to feudal Japan, it primarily follows Takeo as he has his world turned on its ear, discovers himself, and indulges in a bit of rebellion...
So if your like me you haven't read many Japanese based books (something I'm looking forward to changing) This book is for you, much better than Stormdancer in my opinion. One of the best things about Japanese Based books is it can have magic in it and can still come off as realistic, there just som...
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