shastaskywalker 's review for:

The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

5.0

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This books is the closest I’ve come to tears reading a book. That’s all I will say. Read it. It’s dark, brutal, but not without hope. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore

Moderate: Rape, Blood

Minor: Physical abuse