Traitor's Hope

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Pub Date 14 Oct 2017 | Archive Date 07 Oct 2017

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In a land recovering from centuries corrupt rule, traitors lurk around every bend. 

Mishi’s mind is betraying her, and she fears her kisō and katana will betray her next. Meanwhile, Taka’s heart abandons her for a person she cannot possibly trust. 

Now that the two friends are obliged to help re-establish peace in the land of Gensokai, the only question is where the next betrayal will come from and if Mishi and Taka will have the strength to survive it.

In a land recovering from centuries corrupt rule, traitors lurk around every bend. 

Mishi’s mind is betraying her, and she fears her kisō and katana will betray her next. Meanwhile, Taka’s heart...


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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.

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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.

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