Risuko by David Kudler
Seasons of the Sword Series, Book 1
Publisher: Stillpoint Digital Press (June 2016)
230 pages, eBook (provided by the Publisher for review)
Book Rating: 5 Stars
Content Note: Includes Very Mild Sexual References
Kano Murasaki is a young girl most at home when climbing, so she is called Risuko (Squirrel). She finds herself unexpectedly sold one day by her mother to a woman who wants to train her to be something special—something called a Kunoichi. Beautiful story that captures both the innocence of youth and the grace of the Japanese culture. So many complex and interesting characters. Risuko, herself, is just starting to come into her abilities in this story and I thought it was interesting to see her struggling with the expectations that people have for her, both immediately and in the future. She perhaps isn’t always a strong heroine, but I think a realistic one—fears, faults and all. Very engaging story and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Bright Eyes! Hope to see it out soon!
Thanks so much! I'm glad that you enjoyed Risuko.
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