Though it takes a bit to get used to this world, this is a really fascinating book. It reads sort of like anime, focused on Japanese mythology with illustrations throughout. There aren't a lot of YA books for older audiences that include both text and illustrations like this book does, so I'm always happy to see something new. I do feel like the illustrations enhanced the story here, bringing some of these different scenes to life.

The story itself is sort of a cross-genre story, a blend of mystery and fantasy. You think the story is going one way, but it takes different twists and turns along the way. It doesn't follow the usual YA fantasy script, so if you're interested in some that feels different than the popular YA fantasy that's published, this one might just be for you!