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| Author | Renée Ahdieh |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Young adult literature, Fairy tale |
| Published | 2016 (Putnam) |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 392 |
| ISBN | 9780399171635 |
| OCLC | 956623297 |
Flame in the Mist is a 2017 young adult novel by Renee Ahdieh. It is a historical fantasy, based loosely on feudal Japan, about the betrothed daughter of a prominent samurai, Hattori, who having survived an assassination attempt disguises herself as a boy and infiltrates the clan responsible.
The Horn Book Magazine , in a guide review of Flame in the Mist, wrote "Despite melodramatic prose and uneven world-building, this should appeal to fans of romantic YA fantasy." [1] and the School Library Journal wrote "Ahdieh's strength lies in her intricate characterizations and detailed descriptions, all of which are perfectly showcased in feudal Japan." [2]
Flame in the Mist has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews , [3] Publishers Weekly (star review), [4] Booklist , [1] Voice of Youth Advocates , [1] Common Sense Media, [5] Romantic Times . [6] and The Washington Post . [7]
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Ahdieh (The Wrath & the Dawn) is immensely skilled at crafting vibrant settings inhabited by sympathetic characters with rich pasts, and she also treats readers to a slow-burning romance that does not impede Mariko’s independence or goals, illustrating the power of a well-matched pairing.
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“Flame in the Mist” is an action-packed and well-paced young adult novel, though it grapples with adult themes of isolation and the corruptive influence of power any reader will recognize. Though its central romance is a bit too much of a bodice-ripper the strength of this tale lies in its formidable heroine, Mariko.