Thanks NetGalley for the arc!! Though I didn’t know Traitors Hope was a sequel when I requested it, it definitely sparked my interest in reading the first one to understand this one better!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately I have been unable to get into it.

YES! YES! YES! I LOVE THIS SO MUCH.

Things I loved about the book

• Alternate POVs. We get to know about every character's thoughts and learn more about them. It's really enjoyable to read the story in multiple perspectives.

• The romance:
Mitsu and Mishi are so sweet together. Mitsu, after learning about Mishi's flaws, continues loving and supporting her. #ship!!!!
Kusuko and Taka!! Taka came out in this book and I love her even more :D Kusuko + Taka = perfect together!

• No grammatical/spelling errors! I'm can't stand it when people write "your" when they are supposed to write "you're". Same goes for "their" and "their".

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• The action! The fighting scenes are all very detailed and I really enjoyed reading them. I also loved reading about the characters using their magical powers to defeat the enemy.

• The badassness of it all. Mishi's a warrior, Kusuko's an assassin and Taka's a healer. Together, they're invincible. Although they don't really trust one another, they are always willing to make sacrifices and help each other <3

• The happy ending. I love happy endings. Everything turns out to be alright not so messed up in the end, and I feel so happy for the characters!

Things I disliked about the book

• (I mentioned this in my review of Blade's Edge) The similarity of the characters' names - Mishi, Mitsu and we were also introduced to a little boy called Mizu. It. Was. So. Freaking. Confusing!!! My brain nearly exploded when I was trying to figure it out.

Overall thoughts

I would recommend this to fans of adventure, romance and diverse books! (Also oh my gosh when is the next book coming out? I can't wait to read it!)

I tried to enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.

I was not aware that the Traitor's Hope is the sequel to the Chronicles of Gensokai series. But despite that this is second installment already and that I still haven't read the first book in the series, Blade's Edge, I was able to still follow what the story is all about.

After the battle in Roju City, Mishi felt that she's broken because of what happened, but she still wants to seek out new female kisoshi, or an elite warrior. During the battle, Mishi would have died if Taka, a healer, wasn't able to save her. Mishi used so much of her kiso (fire) power during the battle that results to her fear that she might harm others because thought that she can't control it. However, Tsuku-san and Yanagi-Sensei told her that she must her kiso daily because it will help her channel it and will make it grow.

Mishi was tasked by the New Council to fight once more, but she tried to decline because she thought she can no longer do it. Nevertheless, she still accepted the offer and together with the natural tracker Mitsu, they were assigned by Tsuku-san to track the group(s) of sanzoku or the mountain bandits.

The former enemy Kusuko, a hishi or an assassin, became an ally during the battle of Roju. Yet, Mishi was still cautious of this former ex-foe because Kusuko killed Sachi, which can be read in Blade's Edge. But Kusuko was able to prove that she's no longer an enemy when she was able to protect Taka from her own father, Mamushi-san.

Traitor's Hope is quite a long novel and I'm not familiar with the Japanese words/terms, but the author included a glossary of terms in the beginning of the book for easy access. The storyline is unique and those who are fascinated with the East Asia or Japanese culture, as well as fantasy fiction novels, this book by Virginia McClain will certainly enthralled them.

Traitor's Hope

by Virginia McClain

Artemis Dingo Productions
Sci Fi & Fantasy , Teens & YA

Pub Date 14 Oct 2017

I am reviewing a copy of Traitor’s Hope through Artemis Dingo Productions and Netgalley:

If you have a teen/ young adult or are a teen/ young adult who likes Sci Fi &Fantasy then Traitor’s Hope is for you.

Mishi’s mind is betraying her and she fears she will soon be betrayed by her Kiso and Katana as well. And Taka’s heart abandons her for someone she could not trust.

Now two friends are obliged to help peace come to the land of Gensokai, the question is where the next betrayal will come and will the friends find the strength to survive what may becoming your way?

I give Traitor’s Hope five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!

Well I didn't realize this was a book two but I wasn't all that lost. This book was well written if a little slow. The world and characters came alive and I couldn't put it down. I really want to try book one soon and then reread this one. It was a very well written book with a wonderful story and great characters. If you are looking for a new fantasy to fall in love with check this one out.