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When Yumi receives word of the battle led against her brother and the Black Clan by Prince Raiden and the Dragon of Kai, and of Ōkami’s sacrifice, she resents the bars of her gilded cage all the more. She’s tired of being a sheltered bird, protected in the Hanami. What Yumi really wants is to strike a blow against all the forces that control her life. The time has come.
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First published May 15, 2018
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Renée Ahdieh
31 books17.9k followersRenée Ahdieh is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. When she’s not reading, she enjoys cooking, skincare, and fashion. The first few years of her life were spent in a high-rise in South Korea; consequently, Renée enjoys having her head in the clouds. She and her family live in North Carolina.
She is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn series, the Flame in the Mist series, The Beautiful quartet, and the picture book, Emilio Sloth’s Modern Manners. Park Avenue is her debut adult novel.
** Please note that requests for Advanced Reader Copies should be made through the respective publisher, and all other requests should be submitted through the author's website. **
She is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn series, the Flame in the Mist series, The Beautiful quartet, and the picture book, Emilio Sloth’s Modern Manners. Park Avenue is her debut adult novel.
** Please note that requests for Advanced Reader Copies should be made through the respective publisher, and all other requests should be submitted through the author's website. **
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November 30, 2018
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Yumi by Renée Ahdieh
Book 1.75 of the Flame in the Mist series
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: May 15, 2018
Rating: 4 stars
Source: Purchased Kindle copy
Summary (from Goodreads):
When Yumi receives word of the battle led against her brother and the Black Clan by Prince Raiden and the Dragon of Kai, and of Ōkami’s sacrifice, she resents the bars of her gilded cage all the more. She’s tired of being a sheltered bird, protected in the Hanami. What Yumi really wants is to strike a blow against all the forces that control her life. The time has come.
What I Liked:
Honestly this short story got me even more about Smoke in the Sun than Ōkami’s short story did. This is about Yumi, who is his sister, who he guards fiercely and makes sure that she is well taken care of and out of harms way. But this short story takes place immediately after Flame in the Mist, and Yumi receives a message which details Ōkami’s situation. Yumi has always protected and shuffled around, but now she is going to take matters into her own hands, and write her own fate. Yumi wasn't really a major player in Flame in the Mist, but I have a feeling she will be very important in Smoke in the Sun. This short story hinted at a lot of girl power to come, from Yumi and likely from other female characters. I can't wait!
What I Did Not Like:
Nothing specific!
Would I Recommend It:
Like Ōkami’s short story, this short story is free, and it's also very engaging and worth the read. It may be short - like 8 pages or less - but the scene is worth it. To get into Yumi's head is absolutely worth it. And to get such strong foreshadowing of Smoke in the Sun is also worth it.
Rating:
4 stars. One more short story that would have been neat is Kenshin's! But I'm excited for book two nonetheless. I do hope these short stories (and any others that the author decides to write) will be put into a print bindup edition. Fam, please go and "buy" these short stories from Amazon!
Yumi by Renée Ahdieh
Book 1.75 of the Flame in the Mist series
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: May 15, 2018
Rating: 4 stars
Source: Purchased Kindle copy
Summary (from Goodreads):
When Yumi receives word of the battle led against her brother and the Black Clan by Prince Raiden and the Dragon of Kai, and of Ōkami’s sacrifice, she resents the bars of her gilded cage all the more. She’s tired of being a sheltered bird, protected in the Hanami. What Yumi really wants is to strike a blow against all the forces that control her life. The time has come.
What I Liked:
Honestly this short story got me even more about Smoke in the Sun than Ōkami’s short story did. This is about Yumi, who is his sister, who he guards fiercely and makes sure that she is well taken care of and out of harms way. But this short story takes place immediately after Flame in the Mist, and Yumi receives a message which details Ōkami’s situation. Yumi has always protected and shuffled around, but now she is going to take matters into her own hands, and write her own fate. Yumi wasn't really a major player in Flame in the Mist, but I have a feeling she will be very important in Smoke in the Sun. This short story hinted at a lot of girl power to come, from Yumi and likely from other female characters. I can't wait!
What I Did Not Like:
Nothing specific!
Would I Recommend It:
Like Ōkami’s short story, this short story is free, and it's also very engaging and worth the read. It may be short - like 8 pages or less - but the scene is worth it. To get into Yumi's head is absolutely worth it. And to get such strong foreshadowing of Smoke in the Sun is also worth it.
Rating:
4 stars. One more short story that would have been neat is Kenshin's! But I'm excited for book two nonetheless. I do hope these short stories (and any others that the author decides to write) will be put into a print bindup edition. Fam, please go and "buy" these short stories from Amazon!
July 20, 2018
I really like Yumi as a character and it was interesting to see more of her!
November 14, 2019
“she needed to fly. to feel free, like the even, if even for only a moment.”
yumi is soo precious and i loved seeing more of her, as i’ve been so intrigued by her character after reading flame in the mist. excited to see what that foreshadowing was hinting at in the final book!
→ 3 stars
yumi is soo precious and i loved seeing more of her, as i’ve been so intrigued by her character after reading flame in the mist. excited to see what that foreshadowing was hinting at in the final book!
→ 3 stars
November 3, 2018
Actual rating 3.75/5 stars.
This is the second of two short story additions to the central The Flame in the Mist duology. It is told from the perspective of Yumi and follows directly on from events in the first book and the first short story.
Like the previous story, this did not provide additional illumination to the events of the central duology, but it was an interesting read, all the same. A deeper understanding to Yumi’s character, and the emotions that guide her, is provided through this small insight in her own perspective. It was full of beautiful penmanship and deep emotion and worth a read for any Adieh fans.
This is the second of two short story additions to the central The Flame in the Mist duology. It is told from the perspective of Yumi and follows directly on from events in the first book and the first short story.
Like the previous story, this did not provide additional illumination to the events of the central duology, but it was an interesting read, all the same. A deeper understanding to Yumi’s character, and the emotions that guide her, is provided through this small insight in her own perspective. It was full of beautiful penmanship and deep emotion and worth a read for any Adieh fans.
July 25, 2018
You know, reading this book was like facing the calm before a storm rise. You'll get it what I mean after you read it.
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June 18, 2018
5 Words: Perfect length for a cuppa.
A single chapter of Yumi, I just wish there was more! This comes directly before book two, and it really helped me understand her motivations at the beginning of book two a lot better.
Also I want to know all of Yumi's rooftop escapades.
A single chapter of Yumi, I just wish there was more! This comes directly before book two, and it really helped me understand her motivations at the beginning of book two a lot better.
Also I want to know all of Yumi's rooftop escapades.
February 22, 2019
This is just a small scene about Yumi receiving word about what happened in the forest. Yumi is a character that I definitely want to see taking more action in "Smoke In The Sun".
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February 14, 2019I've always been intrigued by Yumi's character, and I really enjoyed reading from her perspective. There was some interesting political foreshadowing, so I can't wait to see what role she plays in the final book of the series. Hopefully there'll be plenty of female empowerment 🙃
November 27, 2018
quick read very quick.
March 11, 2020
Obscenely short again. But it got me super excited for what's to come in the second book!
June 28, 2024
Once again this is a very short novella, only 9 pages on my Kindle, but it was nice to get some insight into Yumi's mind. This shows us the moment when she learns that her brother and his group have been arrested, and how it pushed her to be bolder and braver, and to take action to help the ones she considers her family.
1. Flame in the Mist ⭐⭐⭐.5
1.25 Okami ⭐⭐⭐
1. Flame in the Mist ⭐⭐⭐.5
1.25 Okami ⭐⭐⭐
May 15, 2018
A snippet of a story where Yumi gets to know the incidents that had occured at the end of the first book, and her determination to take matters into her own hands. Besides this, the overall plot moves a fraction forward and we get to know some back story that I was personally curious about.
I’m looking forward to the role she will play in the concluding book. After all, even a stone rolling down a hill can cause an avalanche.
I’m looking forward to the role she will play in the concluding book. After all, even a stone rolling down a hill can cause an avalanche.
May 21, 2018
"Frustration barreled up Yumi's throat as she considered the small children, their attention rapt, listening to the tales of the emperor's greatest achievements. A part of Yumi wished to take action. Wished to splash water on the puppets or drop rotten food onto the men behind the stage, who fed these innocent minds such trash."
Relatable in this current climate, Yumi. Overall 3.5 stars! I enjoyed seeing more of Yumi's life, feelings about being a Meiko and her roof hang-out habit (haha). It was such a tease to see the aftermath of the in this way, but in a great way. It is great to learn about her parents and how she feels about the family's situation. Her complicated relationship with her brother and his plan to keep her safe was portrayed well.
One of the major cons in this tiny novella is how similar her voice is to Mariko in some parts. For how different the characters are in personality in FLAME IN THE MIST, the bits of similar internal dialogue from Yumi were a bit disappointing. Hoping for less of that in SMOKE IN THE SUN.
July 4, 2022
Una historia cortita
El mundo que ha creado la autora es fascinante, me gusta mucho tener más relatos vinculados a esta historia. Me parece una novela muy buena para conectar entre el primer y segundo libro, como así también para conocer más a Yumi, lo que está viviendo y sintiendo, lo que planea. De hecho, Yumi me parece un personaje increíble y me encanta, así que eso me hizo valorar más este relato.
Sin embargo, es una historia demasiado corta para mi gusto, podía existir pero tampoco era necesaria. Actúa más bien como un pequeño gusto para que se dé el lector, aunque sí da algunos indicios de cómo va a continuar la historia. Espero leer pronto el segundo libro.
El mundo que ha creado la autora es fascinante, me gusta mucho tener más relatos vinculados a esta historia. Me parece una novela muy buena para conectar entre el primer y segundo libro, como así también para conocer más a Yumi, lo que está viviendo y sintiendo, lo que planea. De hecho, Yumi me parece un personaje increíble y me encanta, así que eso me hizo valorar más este relato.
Sin embargo, es una historia demasiado corta para mi gusto, podía existir pero tampoco era necesaria. Actúa más bien como un pequeño gusto para que se dé el lector, aunque sí da algunos indicios de cómo va a continuar la historia. Espero leer pronto el segundo libro.
June 3, 2018
I was surprised to learn about Okami and Yumi's mother. I guess I just assumed she was dead. O.o
I was surprised that Yumi was able to 'fly' across the roofs like that. I figured she was to reserved to do something so active.
I was surprised that Yumi was able to 'fly' across the roofs like that. I figured she was to reserved to do something so active.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2018
Mini Review:
Rating: 5 stars ✨ coz it was pretty empowering
Yumi, a short story from the perspective of Asano Yumi, sister of Tsuneoki (leader of Black Clan). Yumi is one of maiko women, she also used to be messenger for her brother and his clan. After actions of Flame in the Mist Yumi needs to decide which path she ought to take.
Short, yet powerful story of a woman which decides to be in charge of her life. Truly recommendable for everyone who enjoyed Flame in the Mist.
Rating: 5 stars ✨ coz it was pretty empowering
Yumi, a short story from the perspective of Asano Yumi, sister of Tsuneoki (leader of Black Clan). Yumi is one of maiko women, she also used to be messenger for her brother and his clan. After actions of Flame in the Mist Yumi needs to decide which path she ought to take.
Short, yet powerful story of a woman which decides to be in charge of her life. Truly recommendable for everyone who enjoyed Flame in the Mist.
May 20, 2018
The quality of this novella wasn't as good as the previous one for Tha I am disappointed.
October 20, 2018
Okay...
March 17, 2019
Kind of short and it didn't offer much.
May 18, 2018
I love strong female characters!!
The information this short story provided was interesting! I wonder what is going to happen next! I cannot wait for the next flame in the mist instalment!
The information this short story provided was interesting! I wonder what is going to happen next! I cannot wait for the next flame in the mist instalment!
May 16, 2018
this woulda been great if i remembered a) who yumi was and b) what happened in the entirety of flame and the mist
December 7, 2018
*Squeezing two reviews into one because both these novellas are soooo short.*
It's been a while since I read Flame in the Mist but I do remember loving it. Alas, reading as many books as I do, it took me a while to remember who the characters exactly are and their place in the story. I can easily say these two novellas definitely helped with that so I might just dive into the actual sequel pretty soon!
Okami
In this novella we get some more insight in what's going through Okami's mind after the events of Flame in the Mist. I really enjoyed this and.. Now I actually hope there'll be more of it in Smoke in the Sun? Probably not, but hey. I loved reading this.
Yumi
In this one, there's actually a bit of character development! Which is pretty amazing since the novella's only 8 pages? Less? I'm curious to see what Yumi will be up to in Smoke in the Sun for sure now! Maybe she'll become one of my favorite characters? Definitely sounds like it's a possibility right now.
4 / 5 for both!
It's been a while since I read Flame in the Mist but I do remember loving it. Alas, reading as many books as I do, it took me a while to remember who the characters exactly are and their place in the story. I can easily say these two novellas definitely helped with that so I might just dive into the actual sequel pretty soon!
Okami
In this novella we get some more insight in what's going through Okami's mind after the events of Flame in the Mist. I really enjoyed this and.. Now I actually hope there'll be more of it in Smoke in the Sun? Probably not, but hey. I loved reading this.
Yumi
In this one, there's actually a bit of character development! Which is pretty amazing since the novella's only 8 pages? Less? I'm curious to see what Yumi will be up to in Smoke in the Sun for sure now! Maybe she'll become one of my favorite characters? Definitely sounds like it's a possibility right now.
4 / 5 for both!
February 25, 2020
'She needed to fly. To feel free, like the wind, if even for only a moment.'
3,5 stars.
This really was interesting! I’ve always loved Yumi and to look indide her mind is really wonderfull! I just really want to rereads this duology and I hope I can do that soon!
June 9, 2018
Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars!
I really liked this small novella on Yumi(Tsuneoki's sister) but I wish it was a bit longer. It was soooo short! Anyway, can't wait to see her in action in Smoke In The Sun!
I really liked this small novella on Yumi(Tsuneoki's sister) but I wish it was a bit longer. It was soooo short! Anyway, can't wait to see her in action in Smoke In The Sun!
May 16, 2018
Rating: 3.75/5
Review to come!
Review to come!
October 21, 2019
A short story about Yumi that takes place shortly after the events of book 1 and right before the opening of book 2.
May 23, 2018
She was tired of being Tsuneoki's messenger. Tired of being nothing more than
a pretty face.
But mostly she was tired of being told what to do.
SO.MUCH.GIRL.POWER I love how Ahdieh can get me so pumped up in 8 pages. Her writing is just soooooooo good! Yumi was a character I never really cared for. But reading her POV really got me excited to see more from her in the next book. She's smart, she's beautiful and she's tired of being left in the dark. I can't wait to see what havoc she's going to bring to Smoke in the Sun.
AND OH MY GOD THAT ENDING JAKHSJKQHWKJQHEJK
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October 7, 2018
"And even if Yumi knew she was a drop in an ocean, she also knew the smallest stone rolling down a mountain could bring about an avalanche."
I mean, only Renee Ahdied can make you cheer for a character in less than 10 pages.
I have to admit, I liked Ōkami's novella more but I can't wait to see Yumi free and fighting for those she cares about.
I mean, only Renee Ahdied can make you cheer for a character in less than 10 pages.
I have to admit, I liked Ōkami's novella more but I can't wait to see Yumi free and fighting for those she cares about.
November 3, 2021
Too tired of being on the sidelines, Yumi decides it is high time for her to have a place in the Black Clan's world. This is too short for us to appreciate her bravado, and I thought she was not given a fair share of the spotlight in the duology, too, and so I could only hope that should Renée Ahdieh decide to have another Flame in the Mist story arc, she'd choose Yumi as the protagonist.
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