I picked this one up thanks to the title because...ninjas??? Yes, please! If you're looking for one of those 'usual' ninja stories, this is not it. This one is better. It incorporates a...aehm...fairly normal girl and thrusts her into a corporation war, which also centers around a ninja clan war. And it's a lovely mix.

Moira is fourteen. Her mother died in a car accident not very long ago, and now, her father has perished under very strange circumstances. She's left with her two sisters (one older, one younger) and the father's best friend, who they refer to as their uncle. While the multi-billion corporation her father built and headed should go to the brother of her mother...a man they never met but already runs a huge corporation of his own...things take an unexpected twist, and Moira finds herself in charge. But if she thinks her mother's brother is going to let things rest and be, she's wrong. He's going to rage war, and it's not the kind she'd ever dream it would be.

The blurb on this one sounded fantastic. And it is. You do have to suspend a bit of logic and realistic thinking because this tale does shoot out in several directions, which aren't to be explained in the real world. In other words, don't think too deep. Seriously. Don't. But this doesn't have to be logical because it is a fantastical, exciting and fun ride into fiction. The two sides are wealthy beyond anyone's dreams, ninja skills are inherited, and magic is less than a breath away. Plus, there's girl power and some great messages for the age group included. 

Moira, although super rich, comes across as a very normal, down-to-earth girl. Readers will wish they could be in her shoes and jump into the adventure with her. Not only does she have to tackle how to lead a super massive company at the age of fourteen, but she's learning super ninja skills, saving her sisters, and unweaving very sinister plots and secrets. Simply put, it's a fun, fast paced read. 

I'd even recommend this one for middle graders. Actually, I'd almost recommend this one more for middle graders than young adults. The writing isn't as deep as often found in young adult reads, and there isn't anything content wise, which steers against middle graders. But no matter the age, if you're looking for an easy read adventure, this book is one to grab up.

After Moira's father, Stephen Mackenzie, mysteriously disappears, his company is inherited by Moira. They meet their maternal grandmother, Aiko, who along with Uncle Mort, must defend their father's company from their Uncle Jiro who is trying to claim inheritance rights for his own greed. Moira learns that ninjas do exist and she comes from long line of the remaining ones. Aiko, a member of a Koga ninja clan of Kunoichi—a female ninja, starts to train Moira after Uncle Jiro's ninjas attack the girls and Uncle Mort at their house.

Moira then takes what she learns and teaches her sisters, Mindy and Marci. All three girls have been struggling since their fathers death, but now with the nine rules all ninjas follow, it helps them not only as a ninja but also in everyday life. 

This book was an easy read and it kept me on my toes throughout it. The characters were fun to read about especially Moira, Mindy, and Marci. I found the three girls relatable when they were dealing with their everyday problems. 

I thought ending with the Christmas celebration was a nice touch to bringing the family together. The ending with the cliffhanger left me like whoaa, and I can't wait to read the next book!