VOYA Reviews 2008 August
Balsa is a wanderer, a bodyguard for hire trying to atone for the troubles of her past. Chagum is the sheltered Second Prince of the New Yogo Empire. When a mysterious power begins to take over Chagum's young body, his mother hires Balsa in a desperate attempt to save his life from the forces, both mystical and earthbound, trying to kill him. This book is first in a series of ten that have garnered literary and popular success in Japan. Readers who are fans of action manga, especially with strong female characters, will enjoy the ninja-like fighting scenes in this "fantasy world that carries the scent of Japan," as the author says in her note. Other readers will enjoy the high fantasy elements that incorporate the texture and cloth of traditional folklore and fairy tales. Some fight scenes, discussions of assassination, and an occasional mild swear word are touchy elements outside of the use of magic. There is even a dollop of romance for readers who want to see it. The exciting premise, combined with an attractive cover, should insure that this title will circulate well.-Snow Wildsmith 4Q 4P M J S Copyright 2008 Voya Reviews.
Balsa is a wanderer, a bodyguard for hire trying to atone for the troubles of her past. Chagum is the sheltered Second Prince of the New Yogo Empire. When a mysterious power begins to take over Chagum's young body, his mother hires Balsa in a desperate attempt to save his life from the forces, both mystical and earthbound, trying to kill him. This book is first in a series of ten that have garnered literary and popular success in Japan. Readers who are fans of action manga, especially with strong female characters, will enjoy the ninja-like fighting scenes in this "fantasy world that carries the scent of Japan," as the author says in her note. Other readers will enjoy the high fantasy elements that incorporate the texture and cloth of traditional folklore and fairy tales. Some fight scenes, discussions of assassination, and an occasional mild swear word are touchy elements outside of the use of magic. There is even a dollop of romance for readers who want to see it. The exciting premise, combined with an attractive cover, should insure that this title will circulate well.-Snow Wildsmith 4Q 4P M J S Copyright 2008 Voya Reviews.
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