The new Lily Wong book is another excited, fast-paced and well-written adventure. The Ninja’s Blade picks up just after the events in the first Wong book, The Ninja’s Daughter so I’d advise reading that one first. Both books are like excellent martial arts/action movies with Wong kicking butt and righting wrongs. She takes on the child sex trade here and you are not only entertained but learn something about these despicable gangs operate. Eldridge is not only a keen writer but her martial arts background means Wong’s skills and fights are not too far removed from reality. In Wong, she has created a memorable, capable and complex character. This series is begging to become a Netflix or Amazon Prime series as Wong and her extended family are people with which you’d love to spend time. Don’t miss this series especially with the news that Eldridge is writing a third novel. I can’t wait to read further adventures of Lily Wong.

Lily Wong secret Ninja unorthodox daughter who fights for the defenseless and sometimes goes looking for trouble. She works for Aleishes refuge a safe haven for battered women who have been abused. Also a protector and trying to protect people from the people who have abused them ( basically protecting the shelter )
However her Moms birthday is coming up and her grandparents are flying in from Hong Kong for her 50th bday. Not just that also juggling family duties, family, job as a secret ninja who wants to save battered women. Also likes to interjects fights straight off the street. Wanting to play P.I when a girl goes missing from the shelter. Life gets hectic and that’s when the trouble starts or stops ?

This book also brings the plight of kidnapped abused bought and sold women. Their stories what they go through, the heroic people who save them and the lives that can be lost and put in jeopardy. It happens everyday and all the time.

This arc was given to me by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love this series so much! I was totally blown away by the Ninja's Daughter and couldn't wait for book 2. The main character is a social justice warrior for women's rights AND a ninja. Let that sit for a minute. She's a strong, modern young woman with her own mind who literally fights like a badass for women. The novels are action-packed, have smart plots with cultural insights, epicurean delights, family drama, and a little bit of romance. I can see Tori Edridge laying the groundwork for a series that has an evolving protagonist who will learn about herself, fight her demons, and help her fellow human beings. It's the book we need right now.

Tori Eldridge has emerged as one of the most exciting thriller authors of the new decade. I was instantly smitten by Lily Wong in “The Ninja Daughter” and had the opportunity to be an advance reader for book 2 in the series. We get a deeper dive into Lily’s fascinating personality in “The Ninja’s Blade” with even more twists and turns in a world where danger and double cross hide around every corner and nobody is quite what they seem to be.The family dynamic is prominent in this tale, adding both joy and stress to a life that is already coping with too much of the latter. The plot flies at a lightning pace and each chapter is delectably constructed to keep you coming back for more. “The Ninja’s Blade” is perfectly crafted for the big screen. Hoping to see this smart super heroine there soon.

The Ninja’s Blade is the second book in Tori Eldridge’s ninja series. From the perspective of heroin Lily, a Chinese Norwegian ninja in Los Angeles, the second book follows her into the world of sex trafficking (major trigger warnings for this book). The Ninja’s Blade is faster paced than Eldridge’s first and has some great character development. It left me wanting for the next book in the series.

This review is based on NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.

Tori Eldridge is an author to watch! The Ninja's Blade is a superb book that will keep you turning pages until the end!

I have been eagerly awaiting the return of Lily Wong ever since I finished the first book--The Ninja Daughter. After her sister's brutal rape and murder, Lily became a ninja dedicated to protecting those who need it, primarily in connection with a local women's shelter. Set a few months after The Ninja Daughter, Lily is dealing with emotional ramifications from that case all while juggling with her mother's 50th birthday party, her grandparents' visit from Hong Kong, a potential boyfriend, and a search for a missing trafficked teenager. The book will sweep you along at a breakneck pace as Lily navigates the sex underworld of LA and tries to figure out her place in the world.

A thoroughly enjoyable, fast-paced sequel to the Ninja's Daughter! It is a fact read (very fast!) as in you'll want to finish in one sitting so as not to lose the momentum. Lily Wong is a relatable bad-ass with enviable skills continues to fight in all too-familiar Los Angeles neighborhoods.