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A review by rizz_amae
Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa
5.0
Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars
Shadow of the Fox is the second book series that I've read which delves into the lush and vast world of Japanese folklore. Moreover, I have read numerous manga (Japanese graphic novels) that involves this particular subject. But no matter how many times I've read it, it still manages to amaze me. Every time.
This book encompasses different folklore and myths that even though it is not the first time that I've heard about these, it still fascinates me like a small child would a new, sparkling toy.
The book has a half-kitsune (demon fox), a demon-slaying shinobi (ninja), a ronin (disgraced samurai or swordsman), a noble swordsman, a shrine maiden for a team and although they seem mismatched, it makes their interactions all the more interesting.
It is filled with action, comedy, suspense, horror, budding romance, which left me at the edge of my seat while reading it well past my bedtime.
A definite must-read if you love Japanese folklore as much as I do, or if you are just plain interested. I assure you that you won't be disappointed.
Shadow of the Fox is the second book series that I've read which delves into the lush and vast world of Japanese folklore. Moreover, I have read numerous manga (Japanese graphic novels) that involves this particular subject. But no matter how many times I've read it, it still manages to amaze me. Every time.
This book encompasses different folklore and myths that even though it is not the first time that I've heard about these, it still fascinates me like a small child would a new, sparkling toy.
The book has a half-kitsune (demon fox), a demon-slaying shinobi (ninja), a ronin (disgraced samurai or swordsman), a noble swordsman, a shrine maiden for a team and although they seem mismatched, it makes their interactions all the more interesting.
It is filled with action, comedy, suspense, horror, budding romance, which left me at the edge of my seat while reading it well past my bedtime.
A definite must-read if you love Japanese folklore as much as I do, or if you are just plain interested. I assure you that you won't be disappointed.