A haunted empire. A wicked sorcerer on the rise. Three teenagers stand between a generation of peace and the creatures of myth seeking retribution for a dark past... In the shadow of the fallen Warlock Empire, twins Hidekazu and Masanori thrive on tales of their ancestors' wyvern-slaying, of the wars preceding Seiryuu's first era of peace in over a thousand years. But as the Dragon Goddess' influence wanes, her greatest enemies return. The sorcerer who kidnaps women for a sinister purpose is only the first of many to arrive. The warrior arts previously forbidden to Hidekazu and Masanori won't be enough to stop the wyverns, dragons, and mythical spirits rising in search of retribution. Nor will working with the future empress, their adopted sister, who steers Seiryuu's future from within the palace-and from the head of the battlefield. Their enemies seek justice not only for the crimes of the Goddess and the Warlock Empire, but also for the sins of Hidekazu and Masanori's very own clan. Secrets run in their blood. Facing the tide of war means overcoming the Warlock Empire's grim history... and the darkness within themselves. Jump into the world of Yumihari, a land filled with spirits, dragons, monsters, and stunning characters wielding elemental magic to save their homeland. If you love epic fight scenes, mystery and political intrigue, mythology, monsters, and mayhem, all with a touch of progression fantasy , you will love the 1500+ pages of adventure in the Yokai Calling series.
Erynn is amassing an army of fluffy minions to take over the world. She's currently at 42 and counting, but progress stalled because she hasn't figured out soul transmutation. In the meantime, she entertains a "mild" tea obsession, studies Japanese history and mythology, and writes epic fantasy. It's her goal to introduce readers to the complexities of mental illness through the perspectives of lifelike characters in fantasy worlds.
I have read and reviewed all four books in this series individually and all were given a five star review because I really love the Asian cultivation, the magic, spirits and the twins who want to become warriors but are hampered in reaching their dreams by so many factors including their own parents and their own internal demons who they have to overcome if they are ever to be free. I love both Hidekazu and Masanori as well as the nightmare world and hate the evil sorcerer who was out to destroy their realm and their princess, who was like a sister to the twins before all the trouble started. For all those readers who love epic progression fantasy set in an Asian warrior setting this is a series you just can't miss reading. Enjoy, I know I did!