I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Nostalgia. That's the first thing I thought when I saw my favorite game being novelized. It's been years since the last time I played this game and I really miss it! I didn't even know it's a novel.

It's exciting to see the rivalry between Jin Kazama, the current head of Mishima Zaibatsu; The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 and Kazuya Mishima -Jin's father and son to Heihachi Mishima - who lost in the tournament making him the former head of the Mishima Zaibatsu and current head of G. Corporation in which he uses against his son. The story begins when Jin passed out for no reason and was taken to Russia for Dr. Bosconovitch to determine its cause.

The Mishima family has Devil Gene and these men will not hesitate to kill each other regardless of blood. It was a never ending curse which ends up in war. Jin's life isn't safe, some people are protecting him and some wants to hunt him down. Each chapter of this book have different character appearances like Eddy Gordo, Nina Williams, Anna Williams, Raven, Bruce Irvin, Sergei Dragunov, Lars Alexandersson etc.. And they all have significant roles in the story.

The actions scenes were detailed and it's quite challenging to picture them in your head unlike when you're playing the game. Still, it's written greatly written. Overall, it's an entertaining, fun and easy to read. Surely gamers or Tekken fans will enjoy reading this.

The book was great. It is action packed and the plot is very entertaining. It is a very good read for everyone who enjoys a story full of action.

I found this title quite difficult to get into at first, I've played the games for many years and so have ideas of the characters in my head. Once I got over this I found myself carried away by the story and the mystery. Jin Kazuma will always be my hero!

I was sent a copy via Net Galley in returns for an honest review.

Anyone from our generation has at least heard of and most have played a game in the Tekken series. Die hard fans of the series will be overjoyed to know that the novel has finally been translated into English after only previously being published in Japanese.

“To live was to fight. To have was to seize. Power was justice. A life without power wasn’t worth living. That was the truth for all beings.”

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It tells the story of Jin Kazama, the new leader of the Mishima Zaibatsu and his crazy, violent, bloodthirsty history which his family had a huge part in creating. The book opens up with a character list which instantly floods you with nostalgia as you see familiar names like Jin, Heihachi, Nina and Anna Williams etc. It also helps set the scene for the novel, giving you the idea of which generation the story focuses on.

Instantly, after flipping the first page you are thrown straight into a fight scene. The fight scenes, and the novel as a whole has been very eloquently translated and helps to build a very vivid picture in your mind. I haven’t read a book where the fight scenes have been as well written as these ones, with snippets of videogame terminology slotted in too, they are truly exciting and invigorating. The fights in question are wonderfully graphic and had me pulling a few grotesque faces as I was travelling home on the train.

The books jumps from character to character giving different perspectives on the world which was really fun too.

If you know the characters, and I’d assume most people picking this book up would, you notice some intricate character details. They made a smile spread across my face as I remembered how the characters were built in the games and how well mirrored they were here.

Although the book isn’t canon to the games, it’s a must-read for any Tekken fan! I hope Takashi Yano writes more stories which are translated based on gamings most loved characters.

A wonderfully violent, much appreciated 5/5 stars!

Thank you Net Galley!

Thank you lovelies and happy reading! xo

Who wouldn't love this story! Excellent mystery. I loved the characters as much as i do in the game! Well thought out. I cannot wait to read more!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.