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Yokai
Yumiko Sato was spirited away by yokai when she was seven-years-old. Kagami, the yokai lord of a magical realm that exists beyond mirrors, allowed her to leave, but vowed that he would come for her when she turned eighteen, whereupon he would consume her, body and soul. When she returned from that strange world, Yumiko found that everything had changed. She could see the supernatural monsters of Japan called yokai, when no one else could. She could return to that terrible place by walking through mirrors. And her mother had disappeared.
With less than a year left before Kagami comes for her, Yumiko has become an expert at hunting down and dispatching yokai with her mirror sword, sending them into the mirror world, where they can no longer harm anyone. She prepares for the battle of her life and hopes that when the yokai lord comes for her, she will be strong enough to defeat him, saving not only herself, but her mother as well.
Between the ghosts, demons and urban legends that find their way into her life, Yumiko has little time for people. So when things go south, she finds herself in an uncomfortable position, working alongside a ragtag group of humans and yokai to try to save the world before evil forces march upon it. Things are not what they seem, and Yumiko has just scratched the surface of the mysteries surrounding yokai, and just who she has become since returning from that fateful trip to the yokai realm.
With less than a year left before Kagami comes for her, Yumiko has become an expert at hunting down and dispatching yokai with her mirror sword, sending them into the mirror world, where they can no longer harm anyone. She prepares for the battle of her life and hopes that when the yokai lord comes for her, she will be strong enough to defeat him, saving not only herself, but her mother as well.
Between the ghosts, demons and urban legends that find their way into her life, Yumiko has little time for people. So when things go south, she finds herself in an uncomfortable position, working alongside a ragtag group of humans and yokai to try to save the world before evil forces march upon it. Things are not what they seem, and Yumiko has just scratched the surface of the mysteries surrounding yokai, and just who she has become since returning from that fateful trip to the yokai realm.
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First published August 4, 2015
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Dave Ferraro
16 books103 followersDave Ferraro grew up in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where he was warped by a steady diet of comic books, horror movies and young adult novels. He is the author of the paranormal fantasy series "Hunters of the Dark," as well as the gay teen paranormal romance "Twice Bitten." He graduated with a B.A. in English and creative writing from Saint Cloud State University, and currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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September 12, 2019DNF
Where to begin... there were awkward sentences, unrealistic characters, repeated words within the same paragraph, and the list just goes on and on. I read 7 chapters and then skimmed the last few and they did not improve.
None of the characters acted like people, they seemed more like cardboard cutouts who were playacting as people. Poorly. Most of the actions of the characters were extremely unbelievable.
I hesitate to rate it since I didn't actually finish it, but it would not be a high rating regardless. There are more things I could say about it, but they would not be positive so I will just stop it here.
The premise sounded so promising, yet I was sorely disappointed.
Where to begin... there were awkward sentences, unrealistic characters, repeated words within the same paragraph, and the list just goes on and on. I read 7 chapters and then skimmed the last few and they did not improve.
None of the characters acted like people, they seemed more like cardboard cutouts who were playacting as people. Poorly. Most of the actions of the characters were extremely unbelievable.
I hesitate to rate it since I didn't actually finish it, but it would not be a high rating regardless. There are more things I could say about it, but they would not be positive so I will just stop it here.
The premise sounded so promising, yet I was sorely disappointed.
July 7, 2017
This is an excellently plotted and well-researched novel. The characters are captivating, and there are plenty of unexpected twists and turns. The novel really picks up steam towards the end, with lots of action and surprises. It sets a good foundation for any future books, which I will definitely be picking up.
The entire premise was intriguing, and I really enjoyed learning about all of the different Yokai. Mr. Ferraro describes them very vividly, and considering they take on many forms, this was no easy task. Really excellent, with rich mythology and world-building
The entire premise was intriguing, and I really enjoyed learning about all of the different Yokai. Mr. Ferraro describes them very vividly, and considering they take on many forms, this was no easy task. Really excellent, with rich mythology and world-building
November 26, 2015
A few missteps, but cleverly plotted and solidly written.
August 5, 2017
I really enjoy reading about Japanese culture, so I picked up this book on a whim. It was pretty well written and had a pinch of thriller/horror element to make you sit on the edge of my seat while reading. It integrated interesting Japanese concepts and mythology which was super cool to read. The plot twists were enjoyable. I was satisfied by the end of the read.
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