Spirit's Princess
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Spirit's Princess (Spirit's Princess, #1)
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3.75 of 5 stars
Himiko the beloved daughter of a chieftain in third century Japan has always been special. The day she was born there was a devastating earthquake,... read full description

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Feb 19, 2012
cecilia rated it: 3 of 5 stars
In Spirit’s Princess, Esther Friesner expands her Princess Of Myth series to include the Japanese mythos on shaman queen Himiko. Unlike prior princesses, this new princess and time period may not be as well-known to readers – and, for me, this is most likely the reason why I found Spirit’s Princess both interesting and frustrating. Himiko is an admirable young woman who tries to break away from family expectations and cultural traditions, wanting first to be a hunter and then a shaman. However, More...
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Dec 27, 2011
Hannah rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Himiko, born in third century Japan, has always wanted a life she can't have. First she wants to be a great hunter like her brother, Aki. Then she discovers her calling as a shaman. But tradition and family prejudices stand in her way no matter what path she takes. As she grows up, Himiko learns the importance of selfless choices, and becomes a strong and independent young woman. As usual, Esther Friesner has delved deep into a past few readers are familiar with, creating a rich historical world More...
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Oct 10, 2011
Krystle marked it as to-read
I have a morbid fascination with this book. I love Japan and its history and I'm moderately acquainted with it seeing as how I graduated with a major in the Japanese language. So when I saw a book about JAPANESE history and from the pov of a Japanese person I was so excited. But everything about this book screams wrong just from the cover.

I have read some of this author's other books and I don't have much hope for it.

The premise for this book sets off warning flags immed More...
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Jan 11, 2012
Kat rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Review to come closer to publication... I LOVED THIS!
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