![]() ![]() You should still be familiar with the most common Japanese titles, though. There’s a dictionary at the end of the book, so you can always cross check if you don’t understand something. I’m somewhat familiar with Japanese mythology, but not an expert by any means. And “Shinigami” did not just live up to them, it actually exceeded them. After the very good first part, I had very high expectations of this second installment. It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Japan and it’s folklore and mythology. I probably wouldn’t call it a “ coming-of-age love story” either, more like historical fantasy steeped in Japanese mythology with a healthy dash of heartbreaking romance. It sounds a little trivial, when this story is anything but. I’m not sure if the blurb quite does this amazing book justice. ![]() It’s a free short story, so there’s nothing to lose and it will definitely help you understand this book. You should read “Kogitsune” before you pick up this book. “ Shinigami” is part two of the series, even though it’s set before the events of “Kogitsune”. ![]() ![]() While he battles to find his own path, Hirotsugu finds solace in a boy who will become his secret friend, then his salvation, and then as they become adults together, the love of his life.Īfter the good first part of the series, I was really curious about the actual novel. The human world meets the yōkai in a power struggle for the fate of Fujiwara no Hirotsugu. A coming-of-age love story between an orphan and the heir of the richest family in the Land of Yamato. ![]()
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