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brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
2.0
This is not a book I would have chosen to read on my own, and really the only reason I read it was because I received it in my Bookish Box in February. I'm not at all into anime or manga, so this is definitely not my thing. For the most part I was bored, and wanted to do almost anything else besides pick it up and read it. Everything felt flat, and the romance, such as it was, felt thrown in there because it felt like the authors felt like they had to have a romance. There was absolutely no chemistry between the main characters, and touching and holding pinkies would only be cute if I was 10. And maybe not even then.
emilye3's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this book and the cheesy characters along with it. The pacing of this book was a little rough and the overall plot was okay. The idea of this story was great but I feel it didn’t quite make it to its full potential. This was a fun quick read and I did like it.
amandathebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
The lore was the most enjoyable part, especially as the authors included a lot of references and explanations at the end on how they chose to elaborate and incorporate various elements. That being said, I felt like the buildup took most of the book and the ending was resolved fairly quickly, much too quickly. Everything wraps itself within a few dozen pages and I expected much more of a final battle. The main character was also difficult to relate to, although I did enjoy all of the other supporting characters.
bookwormpersephone's review against another edition
4.0
When I was about 12 or 13 years old, I was an anime obsessed fan with a syndrome called reader-as-a-coping-mechanism. What I desperately wished before during the 2010's was a book that felt like an anime when I read it.
After a decade, it finally arrived in my hands, and I was ecstatic. Not as ecstatic as I would have been before when I was an adolescent, but the nostalgic ride was well worth it.
It's not like a light novel, per se. But if you're looking to read a book (and not a light novel) that is based loosely on CLAMP's finest works, Bleach, and a whole lot of iconic anime, then this one's for you!
P.S -1
After a decade, it finally arrived in my hands, and I was ecstatic. Not as ecstatic as I would have been before when I was an adolescent, but the nostalgic ride was well worth it.
It's not like a light novel, per se. But if you're looking to read a book (and not a light novel) that is based loosely on CLAMP's finest works, Bleach, and a whole lot of iconic anime, then this one's for you!
P.S -1
loudest_introvert's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
bookishgirl089's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
heartsfl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
i think its children's book because it wasn't really that interesting to me? idk it just felt like everything was moving too fast and was just not challenging enough for the main characters. speaking about characters, i didnt really feel connected to any of them. plus, the writing threw me off sometimes. honestly, i kept reading because i just wanted to finish the book. it was ok, nothing special. premise is cool though.
sammbooks's review
2.0
I had such high hopes for this book, since I have admired Japanese culture and traditions for a long time. The plot and premise of the story seemed exciting, and I was looking forward to meeting death gods, kitsune, and other yokai from Japanese folklore. However, I was a little disappointed with the final result.
It started off great, with gripping chapters and an heir of suspense and mystery. The addition of a quest and the fun characters really sealed the deal for me, and I hunkered down for the long haul. But near the middle of the book things started to get a bit muddled. Actions and events occur and only sometimes get explained, and by the end of the book I was more than a little confused. The pacing was also a big issue for me, with epic battle scenes ending far too quickly, and less important mundane acts were drawn out over pages and pages.
However, this book wasn’t all bad. I did appreciate the use of Japanese words and traditions sprinkled throughout the story, and the index at the end was very helpful if I became confused. I still enjoyed the worldbuilding and mythical creatures, even if the story wasn’t the clearest.
Overall, I probably wouldn’t recommend this book to many people, due to the issues with pacing and lack of clarity. But this book was enjoyable through the worldbuilding, immersion into Japanese culture, and mythical creatures, so readers who appreciate Japanese culture may find this read to be more compelling.
It started off great, with gripping chapters and an heir of suspense and mystery. The addition of a quest and the fun characters really sealed the deal for me, and I hunkered down for the long haul. But near the middle of the book things started to get a bit muddled. Actions and events occur and only sometimes get explained, and by the end of the book I was more than a little confused. The pacing was also a big issue for me, with epic battle scenes ending far too quickly, and less important mundane acts were drawn out over pages and pages.
However, this book wasn’t all bad. I did appreciate the use of Japanese words and traditions sprinkled throughout the story, and the index at the end was very helpful if I became confused. I still enjoyed the worldbuilding and mythical creatures, even if the story wasn’t the clearest.
Overall, I probably wouldn’t recommend this book to many people, due to the issues with pacing and lack of clarity. But this book was enjoyable through the worldbuilding, immersion into Japanese culture, and mythical creatures, so readers who appreciate Japanese culture may find this read to be more compelling.