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Review: Soul of the Sword (Shadow of the Fox #2), By Julie Kawaga

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Brief Information I summarize from the book: S o a  thousand years ago, warrior Kage Hirotaka made a wish to Harbinger of Change in order to seek vengeance for the one who killed his family. When the wish granted by the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon, a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi, The Godslayer had only one task.The sword was supposed to seal away a powerful demon named Hakaimono. However, now he has broken free.  Yumeko is a half-Kitsune, she has one task to protect her piece of Thousand Prayers scroll and take to the Steel Feather temple to prevent someone from the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon. Because, whoever has all three parts of Thousand Prayers can  summon the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon in order to make one wish. However, a huge unexpected problem happens and now her and her comrades must hurry to save Kage Tatsumi of the Shadow Clan who is now possessed by Hakaimono and protect  her piece of Thousand Prayers sc

Mid-November Book Update 📚

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Graphic Novel   I read in November Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir,  by Robin Ha (credited: Goodreads)   ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars  In the 1990s, Korea-born Robin and her mother usually went on vacations together. Being a single mother, Robin family doesn't fit the conventional mold. So when her mother takes them on a vacation to Huntsville, Alabama. Robin thinks everything is fine. Until, she abruptly found out the true reason why they permanently relocated to Huntsville, Alabama. Struggles with  extreme culture shock and isolation, until she discovers her passion for comic arts   Trigger warnings: being a child of separated parents, racism, bullying, abusive teacher, cheating, traditional and harmful views in regards to women and beauty My Review This my first time reading a memoir about Korean immigration. Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir is a fascinating reading experience. It is a sad, happy coming of age story about finding who you are,

Stories I read in two months

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Photo credit: DillPickle Photography, O ver the course of two months I have read the Simonverse Series by Becky Albertalli. The first book I read that was written by Becky Albertalli was “The upside of unrequited,”. I really did enjoy reading this book and I believe I would like the other books. You know when I read “The upside of unrequited,” I didn't know it was apart of a book series. So, I guess I actually read the second book in Simonverse Series. Nevertheless, let continue my journey through the Simonverse Series. Simonverse Series by Becky Albertalli Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda  ( Simonverse Series #1) Credited : Goodreads I really like Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda and I think this is a really well written book.. Simon was a great character and liked being able to read through his perspective. I like Simon’s close relationship with his family and friends. The little family moments had me laughing.  The whole guessing game when trying to figure out Blue's identi