Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars Hattori Mariko, the daughter of a wealthy samurai, is about to surrender her freedom as she travels to the imperial city to marry her betrothed, Prince Raiden. However, when her convoy is attacked in the Jukai forest, Mariko narrowly escapes with her life and the promise of revenge on her assailants. Certain that the mysterious Black Clan is behind the attack, Mariko disguises herself as a peasant boy to get information about their whereabouts and discover why they may have targeted her. Mariko does in fact encounter the Black Clan but she may discover things in their camp that she never expected: independence, a sense of belonging, and possibly even love. She soon realizes that the forest and the Black Clan have roots and secrets that go deeper than she ever knew and Mariko finds that things—and people—are rarely what they seem. Flame in the Mist is a thrilling blend of action, romance, bildungsroman, and a hint of fantasy that’s complemented by Renée Ahdieh’s beautiful writing and compelling characters. It took me a little while to finally get into this book but I really loved it. I was surprised by how much the characters grew on me and how invested I got in this story. I very much enjoyed reading this book and trying to guess what would happen next and I will be eagerly awaiting any news about the next novel in this storyline!
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