Flame in the Mist

from deslivres5

I hope this series by Renée Ahdieh is made into a movie, live action or animated. Such a beautifully written piece, an adventure set in feudal Japan with a strong female character, loads of duplicity, a dash of romance and rounded out with bits of magic. I tore through Flame in the Mist in just a...

from N.W.Moors

After reading The Wrath and the Dawn, I went on a binge reading this author's books. This one didn't grab me quite as much, but it's still a good read. Mariko is set to marry the illegitimate son of the Emperor when her caravan is set upon by bandits. She escapes and dresses as a boy, hoping to f...

from Ayanami_Faerudo

Mariko, you go, girl! Why is everything so tragic but soooo good. TBH, I've read the frst five chapters and the last five chapters and I still know what happened. I didn't feel like I missed something. *I never really connected with Mariko. I didn't sympathize with her character. I have been feel...

from HeatherLINC

This book reminded me a little of the Disney movie "Mulan" with its samurais, mythology and strong female warrior. However, whereas the movie was set in China, "Flame in the Mist" is situated in the forests of Japan with a cast of interesting and unique characters. I loved Mariko. She was such a ...

from redhareads

This was good, ngl. The plot was new and unique and so did the characters. However, rating a 3 star becuase I was left with so many question marks upon finishing it. Some parts are left unexplained and some just underdeveloped but then I suppose that is what book 2 for....It was a quick read no ...