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viselik's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
marilys's review against another edition
3.0
This book although very short was really good, the beginning was a little confused but we understand as the book continues. I really liked the character of shou, from the universe of divinities, the Kami, as a fan of mythology, I never heard of the Japanese one and I was served.
keeperofthesheets's review against another edition
4.0
This book was good, I enjoyed reading it.
I loved the Japanese Mythology in it and you can see the author did some researches on it.
The concept with the kami was really interesting.
My favorite character was Yusuke (why isn't he a main character
I loved the Japanese Mythology in it and you can see the author did some researches on it.
The concept with the kami was really interesting.
My favorite character was Yusuke (why isn't he a main character
kseftila's review against another edition
3.0
The one that does not fight can never win
2.5
I don't really know how to make a synopsis about this books so without spoilers so: The main characters are Shou and Masaru.Japan.Kami.A tengu.Historical fiction.The end.
First of all,I really liked the writing.I could feel that the author loved writing every piece of it and loved crafting the entire world so we stan that.
My main issue is the relationship between the two main characters.The most part of the book takes place in a day(I think) and it seemed to me that they developed a friendship waaaayyyyy to fast than it takes,especially for Shou,a girl who has spent the most part of her life on an island surrounded by kami and away from humans.
Also,I didn't really like Masaru's thoughts towards women but from what I understood he has a reason behind these thoughts and it was normal for this time of period to think like that????I don't remember exactly but I have a feeling he'll turn into the greatest simp the world has ever knew
AAHH something else that i forgot:I would have preferred Shou wasn't for the most part a damsel in distress...because she grew up training and surviving on an island away from civilisation and and and and you'd think that she'd be a better fighter than the samurais but they are always there for her aid.Thankfully she stands up for herself towards the end and rejects Masaru's protection but it'd be nice to see her fight with her vines without someone (*coughs* Masaru) having her back or something.
Here's something irrelevant: For some reason,I imagined Shou as Mumei and Kurusu(plus an eye patch) from KIF
2.5
I don't really know how to make a synopsis about this books so without spoilers so: The main characters are Shou and Masaru.Japan.Kami.A tengu.Historical fiction.The end.
First of all,I really liked the writing.I could feel that the author loved writing every piece of it and loved crafting the entire world so we stan that.
My main issue is the relationship between the two main characters.The most part of the book takes place in a day(I think) and it seemed to me that they developed a friendship waaaayyyyy to fast than it takes,especially for Shou,a girl who has spent the most part of her life on an island surrounded by kami and away from humans.
Spoiler
I think it'd be much more interesting if Makoto had brainwashed Shou that humans were vile and evil,causing her to doubt herself if she must save Masaru and all that.I think it went too fast for my tasteAlso,I didn't really like Masaru's thoughts towards women but from what I understood he has a reason behind these thoughts and it was normal for this time of period to think like that????I don't remember exactly but I have a feeling he'll turn into the greatest simp the world has ever knew
AAHH something else that i forgot:I would have preferred Shou wasn't for the most part a damsel in distress...because she grew up training and surviving on an island away from civilisation and and and and you'd think that she'd be a better fighter than the samurais but they are always there for her aid.Thankfully she stands up for herself towards the end and rejects Masaru's protection but it'd be nice to see her fight with her vines without someone (*coughs* Masaru) having her back or something.
Here's something irrelevant: For some reason,I imagined Shou as Mumei and Kurusu(plus an eye patch) from KIF
honeybeeleereviews's review
4.0
Rating 4 ⭐️ I was lucky enough to win the Kindle copy of this book from a Goodreads giveaway. So happy that I won this one. The story starts off dropping the reader right into the action. From there it is a quick read that will keep you hooked. The world building was good for being the first in a series. There was a few parts that I would have liked just a wee bit more information on so that way I could fully understand the story. However, this did not stop me from enjoying this read. There is not much on this series on Goodreads surprisingly. But from what I read I would say this is definitely Young Adult, Fantasy and maybe even a bit of Historical Fiction. If you are looking for a good read not a lot of people know about then I highly recommend this one.
jae_under's review
1.0
Katana of Trust had an interesting premise. And the first few chapters showed amazing promise and potential. But unfortunately i ended up not liking this book.
The first setback was characters. They felt one dimensional and there really wasn’t character growth unless you consider the mc’s shift from hating women to not hating a certain woman which felt like a very dull plot point to bring about considering the way it was handled. With the plot, its just my preference, the entire book being that adventure which showed no build up or pay off felt boring to read about and due to the lack of character work, i wasn’t able to get emotionally invested in the characters either. I feel like the characters could have been given more depth and especially the way it started, the themes of misogyny could have been better established.
And the writing style was in my opinion not bad and i would have enjoyed it if the story was told well! On top of this the world building in some aspects were good and I appreciate the tiny tidbits of mythology AND THE TENGU!!
All in all it just boiled down to my own preference and some things the author could have done better, but perhaps other readers find this enjoyable, you’ll never know until you try!
I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review via BookSirens!
The first setback was characters. They felt one dimensional and there really wasn’t character growth unless you consider the mc’s shift from hating women to not hating a certain woman which felt like a very dull plot point to bring about considering the way it was handled. With the plot, its just my preference, the entire book being that adventure which showed no build up or pay off felt boring to read about and due to the lack of character work, i wasn’t able to get emotionally invested in the characters either. I feel like the characters could have been given more depth and especially the way it started, the themes of misogyny could have been better established.
And the writing style was in my opinion not bad and i would have enjoyed it if the story was told well! On top of this the world building in some aspects were good and I appreciate the tiny tidbits of mythology AND THE TENGU!!
All in all it just boiled down to my own preference and some things the author could have done better, but perhaps other readers find this enjoyable, you’ll never know until you try!
I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review via BookSirens!
20_kiki_01_jinab_04_21's review
5.0
I loved everything about this book! I haven't read these kinds of books often, that will be rectified. Looking forward to reading more.
shereadsontrains's review
3.0
Interesting take on Japanese mythology which I am not too familiar with.
There are many mysteries surrounding the kami and I am sure even more will be enraveled in book 2.
Good for anyone interested in Japanese fantasy and prophecy quest stories.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
There are many mysteries surrounding the kami and I am sure even more will be enraveled in book 2.
Good for anyone interested in Japanese fantasy and prophecy quest stories.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
cc_sanders's review
3.0
I was afraid that this book might get a lower star rating because it is so short and usually that means that for me, the characters and storyline cannot develop enough. That was not the problem here. The writing is easy to follow, simple but descriptive enough to easily picture everything. But overall I just was so bored early on in this story. I could not create an ounce of interest to the characters and the overall story just felt as linear and boring as any story I read as a kid. There's this vague prophecy that isn't really explored, and the quest in the island is very confusing.
I was really hoping for the book being inspired by old Japanese culture and mythology to give this some atmosphere, but I could not feel it. It just felt as if a white writer threw some different sounding things on top of their manuscript.
I read somebody tie this to the quote "[The] manuscript is both good and original; but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good. " and I sadly tend to agree. It wasn't really bad but I was just so bored reading this. I can see other people enjoying it a lot more that can look past the predictable plot and don't expect a lot from the setting.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I was really hoping for the book being inspired by old Japanese culture and mythology to give this some atmosphere, but I could not feel it. It just felt as if a white writer threw some different sounding things on top of their manuscript.
I read somebody tie this to the quote "[The] manuscript is both good and original; but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good. " and I sadly tend to agree. It wasn't really bad but I was just so bored reading this. I can see other people enjoying it a lot more that can look past the predictable plot and don't expect a lot from the setting.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
marilys's review
3.0
This book although very short was really good, the beginning was a little confused but we understand as the book continues. I really liked the character of shou, from the universe of divinities, the Kami, as a fan of mythology, I never heard of the Japanese one and I was served.