Blade's Edge

The Blade's Edge has a lot of things going for it - good, strong women characters, an above average world building and a good pacing. I liked many aspects of it including the strong themes around female emancipation and female infanticide (which is not exactly a common topic in fantasy). While I enj......more

I like it when authors look for influences further than in an imaginary medieval Europe. I’m not alone, as clearly seen by an increasing number of Asian-inspired fantasy books. Blade’s Edge takes place in a setting strongly influenced by feudal Japan history, traditions, and myths. Kami (Shinto spir......more

A friendship forged during their time together at the orphanage has stayed strong in the hearts of Mishi and Taka. Separated and set on their own paths, they hope to one day reunite. Both girls are powerful in kiso, and face a difficult road ahead as they try to survive in a dangerous and unforgivin......more

This one didn’t hook me right away. I needed to get used to the style and tone first—but once I did, I really enjoyed it! I liked both the main characters and was invested in what would happen to them. The side characters could have been fleshed out a bit more at times, but overall, they were still......more

If this book wins the SPFBO 5 contest, I will be one happy reader. This short Fantasy Novel, and please let this be the new trend, hits all the right notes with me. Two young orphan see another dragged away and promises to not let that happen, only it does. What follows is the tale of these two youn......more