Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Review: Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa

Title: Soul of the Sword
Author: Julie Kagawa
Series: Book Two in the Shadow of the Fox Series
Genre: Fantasy
Published By: Inkyard Press (June 25, 2019)
Source: ARC Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
My Rating: 5 Stars!



Book Description:
One thousand years ago, a wish was made to the Harbinger of Change and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi. The Godslayer. It had one task: to seal away the powerful demon Hakaimono.

Now he has broken free.

Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has one task: to take her piece of the ancient and powerful scroll to the Steel Feather temple in order to prevent the summoning of the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon who will grant one wish to whomever holds the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. But she has a new enemy now. The demon Hakaimono, who for centuries was trapped in a cursed sword, has escaped and possessed the boy she thought would protect her, Kage Tatsumi of the Shadow Clan.


Hakaimono has done the unthinkable and joined forces with the Master of Demons in order to break the curse of the sword and set himself free. To overthrow the empire and cover the land in darkness, they need one thing: the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. As the paths of Yumeko and the possessed Tatsumi cross once again, the entire empire will be thrown into chaos.








Kagawa has an amazing ability to bring her fantasy worlds and characters to life. So much so that they seem to breath off the very pages you are reading. You get completely immersed into her stories, into their lives, and into the danger that always seems to lurk in the dark and magical realms she is so good at creating. 

I fell in love with Shadow of the Fox and couldn't have been more anxious or eager to get my hands on Soul of the Sword.

It didn't take me long to once again fall seamlessly into the very heart, the very center of the world that is this series. Totally invested in all that had happened last book and more than excited to find out where the story would take all of my beloved characters next. 

With ore action, more danger, more risks, and more tension around every corner, not to mention bad guys, myths, legends, and lore and Soul of the Sword not only lived up the Shadow of the Fox, but I think it surpassed it. 








*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or the publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*

42 comments:

  1. Soul of the Sword sounds like it was such an amazing read! Your review is quite an endorsement of the characters, story arc, danger, lore etc. Lovely Review!

    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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    1. This whole series so far has just been amazing, I really do adore it!

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  2. This sounds amazing! I love that cover and those characters sound great as well :)
    Genesis @ Whispering Chapters

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    1. It really is and even though it seems to be in the YA genre, it doesn't feel YA at all to me.

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  3. Yay for a five star read! I'm glad you enjoyed this so much.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  4. It's been a while since I haven't read one of her books but I loved them so I need to read the last ones!

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    1. I love how imaginative her stories always are.

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  5. I WAS APPROVED THIS MORNING! I love, love, loved Shadow of the Fox, and was captivated by the world Kagawa created. She's such an amazing author, and I easily fall into her stories. Also, her characters are beyond awesome! After the first book's ending... eep! I'm happy to see this was another 5-star read. <3

    Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬

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    1. Yay! I'm so excited for you! I hope you love this as much as I did but I think you will. ;)

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    2. I'm starting this RIGHT NOW!! Ahh!!

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    3. Yay! Can't wait to see what you think!!

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  6. Oh man, I need to get busy on book one. I got it through Audiosync Summer program. So glad the second book is a powerhouse read for you.

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    1. I've heard the audio is really good as well so I hope you like it!!

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  7. I am really excited for this one, just got my ARC this morning. I love Kagawa!

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  8. Wow...i have enjoyed this author previously and this looks so good! Maybe I need to grab this series perhaps on audio :)

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    1. Do it! I've heard the audio for the first book was pretty good. I do think you will like this Kim, the legends and lore are amazing.

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  9. Oh! Thanks for the reminder to read the first book. I hear it's a great series.

    Karen @ For What It's Worth

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    1. It has been so much fun so far! I will be sad when it ends.

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  10. I'm so glad that we are getting more fantasy books about other cultures. So cool! I don't think I've read anything by this author before, but it sounds like I should. Maybe I should start with this series. I think it would make an awesome anime. :)

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    1. Oh it would make an awesome anime for sure and definitely start here. I think it's a great place to start.

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  11. Ooh I'm so glad this was good- it sounds pretty awesome. :) And I've been wanting to read Julie Kagawa for a while. I remember when Shadow of the Fox came out, and thinking it sounded good...

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    1. Definitely try here. It's a great place to start to try her work!

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  12. This sounds awesome. I have one of her books, but never got around to reading it.

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    1. This is a great place to start but honestly, all her books I've tried so far have been.

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  13. I'm so excited you liked this, Ali! I loved the first book so I'm eager to read this. Kagawa is such an amazing storyteller!

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    1. She really is and I know you are going to love this as well Nick! I can't wait to see what you think about it.

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  14. i do like that cover and enjoyed your review
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  15. I haven't read this author but this sounds really good. Thanks for the great review.

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  16. I haven't read anything by JK in forever! I'll have to check her newest series out seeing your 5 stars. :)

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  17. YES! I'm so excited for this book, and I'm glad that you said this one may have even surpassed the first. :-)

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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    1. I totally think it did and I seriously hope you love it too!

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  18. I've seen your other reviews of this author so I know she hits all your buttons but the description of how she tells a story in this review has moved her a little higher on my to be read list. Thanks Kindlemom

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  19. I've never read this author, but it sounds amazing. Wonderful review.

    Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart

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    1. Thanks so much Melanie! She is a fabulous writer and even though most of her stories are YA they never read that way, especially this one.

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  20. So cant wait to read this one. Shadow of the Fox was so good and I am dying for answers. Great review!

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    1. You are going to love it! So many more answers to a lot of things!!

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