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Violence
Some
Samurai combat and some violence; appropriate to the historical fantasy setting
Language
Barely any
Mild language in the YA historical register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild YA romantic content; the romance develops slowly
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Low psychological intensity; the mystery of the attack and Mariko's investigation create suspense but not dread
What this book is about
Renée Ahdieh's YA historical fantasy is set in feudal Japan, where Mariko's wedding procession is attacked by the Black Clan. Disguising herself as a boy, she infiltrates the clan to find their leader — and discovers the attack had unexpected origins. Ahdieh writes with atmospheric beauty; the Japanese setting is richly rendered and the mystery has genuine twists. Appropriate for older YA readers.
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