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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
En spirande kärlek, ett svärd med magiska krafter och någon som vill väcka ondskan till liv. Det här är helt suveränt i sin genre. Kommer klart att läsa den svenska översättningen med en blivande tioåring som älskar Harry Potter och andra äventyrsböcker.
2.5/5 stars
I personally did not enjoy this book. I felt like I was dragging myself through mud just to get to the end. There were time where it picked up pace and I felt remotely interested, but it just fell flat. I was excited for this as I read the Blood of Eden series and loved those books. I felt completely uninterested in the characters and the plot in Shadow of the Fox . I found Suki to be alright boring. At the beginning I felt something , but that just went away as the book went on. The first few chapters felt so rushed but yet so slow at the same time, if that makes any sense. I can't imagine myself picking this up at a later time. I was so disappointed as I really wanted to like this, because it's Julie Kagawa! This just felt lackluster to me. I can't even imagine giving it another shot in the future. That just shows how much I didn't like it. I may come back to this again, but it's very unlikely at the moment. I don't recommend this book if you loved the pacing and the characters from the Blood of Eden series. This is definitely for a different type of audience, and I just so happen to not be a part of it.
I personally did not enjoy this book. I felt like I was dragging myself through mud just to get to the end. There were time where it picked up pace and I felt remotely interested, but it just fell flat. I was excited for this as I read the Blood of Eden series and loved those books. I felt completely uninterested in the characters and the plot in Shadow of the Fox . I found Suki to be
Um, this is so good. It *NEEDS* to be an anime! Like, NOW! And I need to buy the rest of the series
This is my first full-length book by Julie Kagawa. I first discovered her work in an anthology (A Thousand Beginnings and Endings) and enjoyed it so much I sought out her other work.
Unfortunately, this didn't have the same level of appeal that I was expecting. I am familiar with Japanese stories, and I was intrigued by the mythological aspects, but the characters felt so flat and like caricatures to me. Except, ironically, the maid girl at the very beginning. I was intrigued by her, and then she was dead.
I haven't decided if I will continue with this series.
Unfortunately, this didn't have the same level of appeal that I was expecting. I am familiar with Japanese stories, and I was intrigued by the mythological aspects, but the characters felt so flat and like caricatures to me. Except, ironically, the maid girl at the very beginning. I was intrigued by her, and then she was dead.
I haven't decided if I will continue with this series.
This book was so good.
Shadow of the Fox was such a refreshing read. The premise of this book was what drew me in initially, and I was not disappointed.
Not only was the story incredibly fascinating and captivating, the characters were super interesting and lovable as well. Yumeko and Tatsumi were amazing main protagonists and I loved reading from their perspectives. They have super distinct voices and being able to read about how differently they experience and see the world around them was one of my favorite parts. I just loved getting to know them. And throughout the book, throughout their journey, they stole my heart and I could not help but to to root and feel for them. Tatsumi is a precious cinnamon roll who needs to be protected at all costs. His past and current life are so sad and somber, but I loved seeing how his true character slowly came to the surface at times. I highly enjoyed seeing the character development of both of them, especially of Yumeko. She started out being an insecure little fox, who did not know her place in the world and slowly became more courageous and she not only stood up for herself, but she had this incredibly loyalty for her companions. Their developments felt so natural, and it made me love them even more. Another thing I loved was the slow-burn romance. Of course. The way they cared for each other, however silent it may be, melted my heart. They have so many cute and adorable moments. The development of their relationship was heart-wrenchingly beautiful to witness.
The additions to their little group were perfect. The dynamic with Okame was hilarious. He is such a great character and I loved they way Julie Kagawa wrote him, he was the perfect comic relief character. Daisuke and Reika were great additions as well. This group was such an odd mix but nevertheless, they fit together so perfectly. In general, the traveling aspect of the story was fantastic, it was so fun to read all about their little side adventures while they traveled to their end destination.
I also found the elements of Japanese folklore and mythology that were woven into the story super captivating. It was one of the things that made the story so unique. The whole world and its history felt super fresh and I devoured every information about it. I can not wait to explore more of Iwagoto. Moreover, I appreciated the continual, slow and thus natural way revelations and explanations about the world, its history, its clans and hierarchies were given. The slow addition of details about all the kami, yokai, and of course, the scroll of a thousand prayers made the story all the more intriguing and kept my interest at a maximum. And there is still so much more to learn.
Shadow of the Fox is a captivating story set in an incredible rich, Japanese inspired world with characters that you can not help but love and want to follow on their journey.
Shadow of the Fox was such a refreshing read. The premise of this book was what drew me in initially, and I was not disappointed.
Not only was the story incredibly fascinating and captivating, the characters were super interesting and lovable as well. Yumeko and Tatsumi were amazing main protagonists and I loved reading from their perspectives. They have super distinct voices and being able to read about how differently they experience and see the world around them was one of my favorite parts. I just loved getting to know them. And throughout the book, throughout their journey, they stole my heart and I could not help but to to root and feel for them. Tatsumi is a precious cinnamon roll who needs to be protected at all costs. His past and current life are so sad and somber, but I loved seeing how his true character slowly came to the surface at times. I highly enjoyed seeing the character development of both of them, especially of Yumeko. She started out being an insecure little fox, who did not know her place in the world and slowly became more courageous and she not only stood up for herself, but she had this incredibly loyalty for her companions. Their developments felt so natural, and it made me love them even more. Another thing I loved was the slow-burn romance. Of course.
Spoiler
Nothing really happens between them, but you see them slipping past each others defenses and slowly earning a place in each others hearts and minds.The additions to their little group were perfect. The dynamic with Okame was hilarious. He is such a great character and I loved they way Julie Kagawa wrote him, he was the perfect comic relief character. Daisuke and Reika were great additions as well. This group was such an odd mix but nevertheless, they fit together so perfectly. In general, the traveling aspect of the story was fantastic, it was so fun to read all about their little side adventures while they traveled to their end destination.
I also found the elements of Japanese folklore and mythology that were woven into the story super captivating. It was one of the things that made the story so unique. The whole world and its history felt super fresh and I devoured every information about it. I can not wait to explore more of Iwagoto. Moreover, I appreciated the continual, slow and thus natural way revelations and explanations about the world, its history, its clans and hierarchies were given. The slow addition of details about all the kami, yokai, and of course, the scroll of a thousand prayers made the story all the more intriguing and kept my interest at a maximum. And there is still so much more to learn.
Shadow of the Fox is a captivating story set in an incredible rich, Japanese inspired world with characters that you can not help but love and want to follow on their journey.
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adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
