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Book: Soul of the Sword

Author: Julie Kagawa

Book Series: Shadow of the Fox series

Rating: 4/5

Publication Date: June 25, 2019

Genre: YA Fantasy

Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, murder, curses, demons, and overthrowing a government)

Publisher: Inkyard Press

Pages: 304

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Synopsis: One thousand years ago, a wish was made to the Harbinger of Change and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi. The Godslayer. It had one task: to seal away the powerful demon Hakaimono.

Now he has broken free.

Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has one task: to take her piece of the ancient and powerful scroll to the Steel Feather temple in order to prevent the summoning of the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon who will grant one wish to whomever holds the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. But she has a new enemy now. The demon Hakaimono, who for centuries was trapped in a cursed sword, has escaped and possessed the boy she thought would protect her, Kage Tatsumi of the Shadow Clan.

Hakaimono has done the unthinkable and joined forces with the Master of Demons in order to break the curse of the sword and set himself free. To overthrow the empire and cover the land in darkness, they need one thing: the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. As the paths of Yumeko and the possessed Tatsumi cross once again, the entire empire will be thrown into chaos.

Review: I thought this book did so well! Usually the second book in a series will not do as well as the first, but this one actually surpassed it! The characters were more lively and better developed, the writing was well done and fast paced as well. The book had me totally invested in the world!

The only issue I had was that sometimes I got lost in the world. I feel like it could have been better developed and built.

Verdict: An amazing series!