The first in an epic new fantasy series, introducing an unforgettable new heroine and a stunningly original dystopian steampunk world with a flavor of feudal Japan. A DYING LAND The Shima Imperium verges on the brink of environmental collapse; an island nation once rich in tradition and myth, now decimated by clockwork industrialization and the machine-worshipers of the Lotus Guild. The skies are … Guild. The skies are red as blood, the land is choked with toxic pollution, and the great spirit animals that once roamed its wilds have departed forever.
AN IMPOSSIBLE QUEST
The hunters of Shima’s imperial court are charged by their Shogun to capture a thunder tiger – a legendary creature, half-eagle, half-tiger. But any fool knows the beasts have been extinct for more than a century, and the price of failing the Shogun is death.
A HIDDEN GIFT
Yukiko is a child of the Fox clan, possessed of a talent that if discovered, would see her executed by the Lotus Guild. Accompanying her father on the Shogun’s hunt, she finds herself stranded: a young woman alone in Shima’s last wilderness, with only a furious, crippled thunder tiger for company. Even though she can hear his thoughts, even though she saved his life, all she knows for certain is he’d rather see her dead than help her.
But together, the pair will form an indomitable friendship, and rise to challenge the might of an empire.
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Here’s another one I read quite some time back and I’ve always intended to re-read.
Stormdancer is a Japanese steampunk epic fantasy. Yeah, you read that right.
The book has one of the most original settings I’ve ever experienced. The world is being overtaken by the Shima (Japanese) war machine. Airships and mechanical armor, chainkatanas, and …
Wonderful world unlike I’ve seen before, character interactions that feel real and heavy, with probably the best friendship story I’ve read in ages. Truly, the relationship between the main character and her newest best friend is a wonderful sight to see, and my platonic-oriented heart swoons and how well their relationship grows through the book.
After reading Illuminae last year and falling in love, I knew that I had to read this series too! I am so very glad that I did! This book is like nothing I’ve ever read. There is Feudal Japanese culture mixed with mythical Japanese creatures, steampunk elements, and a science fiction/dystopian hybrid feel. All of the Japanese elements are very …
creative look at mythologies from a far-eastern point of view.
I loved this book! If you are looking for an exciting, immersive read, this is a great choice. The world-building jumps off the page and drags you through an incredible adventure that you won’t want to miss!
Great plot-line; really loved it !!