484 pages
This is the sequel to Spirit’s Princess but could be read
alone. Himiko is the daughter of the
chief of the Matsu tribe. She has
returned from a journey fully trained as a shaman, only to find that her people
have been attacked by the Ookami clan.
Several of her people, including her father, have been killed and others
enslaved. Her mother is in poor health,
mentally, because one of those enslaved is her younger brother. Himiko swears that she will rescue her
brother and restore her mother’s mind.
She undertakes the journey but ends up enslaved herself. However, not all of the Ookami are as warlike
as their leader, Ryu. She may find
allies and help within the clan and she finds that the spirits are still with
her, even in her captivity. This is a
good story and an interesting look into Japan’s past. Teens that like historical fiction, fantasy,
or books with strong female characters may like this book.
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