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Night of the Dragon
by Julie Kagawa
5/5 Stars - A Masterpiece
I wanted this book to be three times longer than it was. It was a perfect length as it was, but I wasn't ready to say goodbye to these characters and this world just yet. But, that's the mark of a good story, I suppose.
The Shadow of the Fox trilogy follows a young kitsune named Yumiko. In this chapter of the story, we finally learn just where she came from, why her powers are so strong, and just how much stronger she can be.
But this story isn't just about Yumiko, and that's what makes it so lovely. She may be the "main" character, but her friends are just as important. Kage Tatsumi has regained control of his body, to some extent. His soul is now merged with the demon Hakaimono. I really enjoyed the changes that brought to his character. It made him more bold and a bit more reckless. Reika, the shrine maiden keeps the balance among the group of friends. She is the level head they all need. But, honestly, my favorite two characters are the outcast ronin Okame and the noble swordsman Daisuke. I would read a thousand books about them. No joke. Their dynamic is perfectly balanced and just a pleasure to read. And you'll need some Kleenex for some of the things they say in this book.
I wasn't sure how this book would end. I knew going in that the enemy we knew was much too strong for a "everyone rides off into the sunset" kind of ending. I knew there would be loss. But this book also introduces, or unveils a threat we didn't realize, and makes the stakes impossibly higher. It really felt like masterpiece storytelling.
If you haven't started on this journey yet with [b:Shadow of the Fox|36672988|Shadow of the Fox (Shadow of the Fox, #1)|Julie Kagawa|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1525104599l/36672988._SY75_.jpg|58459383], then you should get started. The first book is a little slow with world building, but it's worth it for the payoff.
** For teachers and parents, this book doesn't have any foul language issues that I can remember. It does have a couple of sexual scenes, but they are very toned down and mostly happen off script. The plot of this series has multiple threads and could be difficult for struggling readers. I would recommend audio for this book, even for medium to strong readers as the place names, character names, and other greetings are all based in Japanese. The narrators of the audiobooks really brought this story to life. They are phenomenal. I would put this book at a junior high level or higher. I think it would even interest adults like myself.**
** Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. **
I wanted this book to be three times longer than it was. It was a perfect length as it was, but I wasn't ready to say goodbye to these characters and this world just yet. But, that's the mark of a good story, I suppose.
The Shadow of the Fox trilogy follows a young kitsune named Yumiko. In this chapter of the story, we finally learn just where she came from, why her powers are so strong, and just how much stronger she can be.
But this story isn't just about Yumiko, and that's what makes it so lovely. She may be the "main" character, but her friends are just as important. Kage Tatsumi has regained control of his body, to some extent. His soul is now merged with the demon Hakaimono. I really enjoyed the changes that brought to his character. It made him more bold and a bit more reckless. Reika, the shrine maiden keeps the balance among the group of friends. She is the level head they all need. But, honestly, my favorite two characters are the outcast ronin Okame and the noble swordsman Daisuke. I would read a thousand books about them. No joke. Their dynamic is perfectly balanced and just a pleasure to read. And you'll need some Kleenex for some of the things they say in this book.
I wasn't sure how this book would end. I knew going in that the enemy we knew was much too strong for a "everyone rides off into the sunset" kind of ending. I knew there would be loss. But this book also introduces, or unveils a threat we didn't realize, and makes the stakes impossibly higher. It really felt like masterpiece storytelling.
If you haven't started on this journey yet with [b:Shadow of the Fox|36672988|Shadow of the Fox (Shadow of the Fox, #1)|Julie Kagawa|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1525104599l/36672988._SY75_.jpg|58459383], then you should get started. The first book is a little slow with world building, but it's worth it for the payoff.
** For teachers and parents, this book doesn't have any foul language issues that I can remember. It does have a couple of sexual scenes, but they are very toned down and mostly happen off script. The plot of this series has multiple threads and could be difficult for struggling readers. I would recommend audio for this book, even for medium to strong readers as the place names, character names, and other greetings are all based in Japanese. The narrators of the audiobooks really brought this story to life. They are phenomenal. I would put this book at a junior high level or higher. I think it would even interest adults like myself.**
** Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. **