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Curse of the Nine-Tailed Fox
An orphaned street thief
Nineteen-year-old Kuroko, an orphaned kitsune, survives in the gang-ridden slums of Itazura by stealing. When he steals from Inari Okami, the Goddess of Foxes, her elite warriors thwart and capture him.
An uptight, arrogant samurai
The Goddess of Foxes curses Kuroko. As punishment for stealing from her, he must venture into the Underworld to reclaim her sacred blades. If he refuses, or fails, she will imprison his soul for all eternity. She assigns Hikaru, the arrogant, perfectionist kitsune who captured him, to be Kuroko’s guide. Their constant bickering walks a dangerous line between loathing and lust, but Kuroko can’t decide whether to kill the infuriatingly noble, principled male, or kiss him.
An adventure that will end in love or loss
On the path to regain Inari Okami’s sacred swords, Kuroko bathes with a half-naked man, causes a divorce, starts a war, and must decide whether his soul is even worth saving.
A new adult fantasy based upon Japanese mythology.
Nineteen-year-old Kuroko, an orphaned kitsune, survives in the gang-ridden slums of Itazura by stealing. When he steals from Inari Okami, the Goddess of Foxes, her elite warriors thwart and capture him.
An uptight, arrogant samurai
The Goddess of Foxes curses Kuroko. As punishment for stealing from her, he must venture into the Underworld to reclaim her sacred blades. If he refuses, or fails, she will imprison his soul for all eternity. She assigns Hikaru, the arrogant, perfectionist kitsune who captured him, to be Kuroko’s guide. Their constant bickering walks a dangerous line between loathing and lust, but Kuroko can’t decide whether to kill the infuriatingly noble, principled male, or kiss him.
An adventure that will end in love or loss
On the path to regain Inari Okami’s sacred swords, Kuroko bathes with a half-naked man, causes a divorce, starts a war, and must decide whether his soul is even worth saving.
A new adult fantasy based upon Japanese mythology.
290 pages, Paperback
Published December 17, 2023
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December 14, 2023
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3 STARS
When I read the plot of Curse of the Nine-Tailed Fox for the first time I fell in love with it, especially seeing the tropes the author had listed, and I decided to read it 'cause it seemed very much my cup of tea. Unfortunately, I soon realized there were some problems.
First of all, I don’t really understand what's the target audience of this book. The story and how it is presented, with gore elements and that scene in the public baths, suggests that the book is a YA/upper-YA, since the MC is also 17 years old. The problem is that how Kuroko expresses himself is more middle-grade. The MC is a boy who has lived on the streets, who has many traumas and who has always had to fend for himself. Even the way Kuroko talks about himself, combined with his backstory, suggests that he should be more mature than his age (a bit like Kaz Brekker in Six of Crows). In reality, however, he talks and reacts to the things that happen in a very young and immature way. I mean, he feels twelve, not seventeen.
Two other very big problems that made it difficult for me to fully appreciate the book were the characters' reactions and the confusing narrative.
Starting with the characters, all of them (main, secondary and extras) behave very childish and react to events in an equally illogical way. One example is the scene in which the mob blame Kuroko for the attack of the Wretched Women, and after a lifetime of abuse he decides to fight back. I did not quite understand why, in that moment, Hikaru decided to side with the mob, slapping Kuroko and leaving him alone to fend for himself. Only to go, in the next chapter, to Kuroko to kiss him and declare his love. Another example is the gods' behaviour. They behave more like children than immortal creatures. The author tries to give a semblance of explanation, but it doesn't work. Japanese culture has a very articulated and at times really frightening mythology, so from a story like this I would expect a certain kind of attitude from the gods. An example I can give for what I mean is Seven deadly shadows, a book set in Japan and with a strong mythology element - it's not a perfect book, but it has very articulate immortal characters.
As for the narrative, I found it incredibly confusing. There are many parts in which characters do certain things or certain events happen that are difficult to understand. Several times I had to reread whole parts 'cause I didn't understand what had happened. In my opinion this lowers the quality of the story. I mean, if I only understand half of the action scenes there’s a problem.
One thing I didn’t understand at all is the worldbuilding. It's not clear if we’re in Japan, in a fantasy world, in a land between the world of the living and the dead or whatever. The historical period it's also not clear, as it seems ancient but then some characters - and especially the MC - use current slang and name things that should not exist in this worldbuilding, like chocolate.
One of the main tropes that attracted me was how the author presented the love story, as a SasukexNaruto. If on the one hand I found Hikaru and Kuroko cute, on the other their relationship is too botched. They spend like two days together, one of them leaves the other to die and then they're suddenly in love? It felt very much an instalove and the attempt to explain it does not work, as it only strengthens the idea it's an instalove. Maybe I was mistaken when I read the plot, but I understood that the story focused a lot on the journey to Yomi to recover the swords and there the relationship between the two characters would develop. The thing is... it happens too fast, in just a few chapters, and then it’s all back and forth. I think the author could have lengthened the story and focused on the adventure to retrieve the swords. This would've made the love story more plausible. But as it is I found it too forced.
Another thing I didn’t really understand was the gang leader. He's introduced immediately at the beginning like he's an important character, and when he appears again it makes it seem that he'll be a key element, but then the thing is just forgotten and he's never even mentioned again. I found it a little inconsistent. It would've been better to cut him out directly, as his presence is quite useless.
Where I liked the inclusivity and the use of the discrimination theme towards Kuroko (as it is very realistic), I also found it very caricatural the more it went on. In the first chapters it made sense the way this theme was represented, but I got annoyed as it never got more deep. I would've preferred a deeper social commentary and more diverse scenes, rather than the same crowd of people who insulted the MC and threw stones at him. In the long run it becomes redundant, a bit like the concept Kuroko repeats in almost every chapter, the fact that he will never go down without a fight. In the first 20% of the book it is said in every. Single. Chapter. Editing should have removed these repetitions.
A character that I appreciated but would've liked to be more dynamic is Su. He's key in the way the story unfolds and I enjoyed the way he was introduced, but I think the author could've made that extra effort to make him a more well-rounded character. At times he's too repetitive, and where I liked the attempt to show that there's more in him (making it clear that he's an immortal in the body of a child) I also found it too little explained.
A character I did not like at all was the Goddess of Creation. She was petulant and ridiculous for the whole book and her change at the end too sudden. A page she was in a way and the next she was completely different.
I liked the author's lexical ability, 'cause she can actually write very well. The story, however full of non-functional or confusing things, runs very smoothly. The descriptions are also very nice.
I don't know if it's a series or a standalone, but given the ending I think there might be a sequel. If this is the case I'm not sure if I'll read it. Towards the end it was difficult for me to continue reading, 'cause I felt it was all too childish. I decided to give 3 stars because I can see the author tried and because I really loved some of the descriptions, like those of the Wretched Women and Yomi, but the story could have been better.
I recommend this book to those who appreciate a Japanese setting, who likes to follow the MC's psychology and to those who don't focus too much on the romance.
3 STARS
When I read the plot of Curse of the Nine-Tailed Fox for the first time I fell in love with it, especially seeing the tropes the author had listed, and I decided to read it 'cause it seemed very much my cup of tea. Unfortunately, I soon realized there were some problems.
First of all, I don’t really understand what's the target audience of this book. The story and how it is presented, with gore elements and that scene in the public baths, suggests that the book is a YA/upper-YA, since the MC is also 17 years old. The problem is that how Kuroko expresses himself is more middle-grade. The MC is a boy who has lived on the streets, who has many traumas and who has always had to fend for himself. Even the way Kuroko talks about himself, combined with his backstory, suggests that he should be more mature than his age (a bit like Kaz Brekker in Six of Crows). In reality, however, he talks and reacts to the things that happen in a very young and immature way. I mean, he feels twelve, not seventeen.
Two other very big problems that made it difficult for me to fully appreciate the book were the characters' reactions and the confusing narrative.
Starting with the characters, all of them (main, secondary and extras) behave very childish and react to events in an equally illogical way. One example is the scene in which the mob blame Kuroko for the attack of the Wretched Women, and after a lifetime of abuse he decides to fight back. I did not quite understand why, in that moment, Hikaru decided to side with the mob, slapping Kuroko and leaving him alone to fend for himself. Only to go, in the next chapter, to Kuroko to kiss him and declare his love. Another example is the gods' behaviour. They behave more like children than immortal creatures. The author tries to give a semblance of explanation, but it doesn't work. Japanese culture has a very articulated and at times really frightening mythology, so from a story like this I would expect a certain kind of attitude from the gods. An example I can give for what I mean is Seven deadly shadows, a book set in Japan and with a strong mythology element - it's not a perfect book, but it has very articulate immortal characters.
As for the narrative, I found it incredibly confusing. There are many parts in which characters do certain things or certain events happen that are difficult to understand. Several times I had to reread whole parts 'cause I didn't understand what had happened. In my opinion this lowers the quality of the story. I mean, if I only understand half of the action scenes there’s a problem.
One thing I didn’t understand at all is the worldbuilding. It's not clear if we’re in Japan, in a fantasy world, in a land between the world of the living and the dead or whatever. The historical period it's also not clear, as it seems ancient but then some characters - and especially the MC - use current slang and name things that should not exist in this worldbuilding, like chocolate.
One of the main tropes that attracted me was how the author presented the love story, as a SasukexNaruto. If on the one hand I found Hikaru and Kuroko cute, on the other their relationship is too botched. They spend like two days together, one of them leaves the other to die and then they're suddenly in love? It felt very much an instalove and the attempt to explain it does not work, as it only strengthens the idea it's an instalove. Maybe I was mistaken when I read the plot, but I understood that the story focused a lot on the journey to Yomi to recover the swords and there the relationship between the two characters would develop. The thing is... it happens too fast, in just a few chapters, and then it’s all back and forth. I think the author could have lengthened the story and focused on the adventure to retrieve the swords. This would've made the love story more plausible. But as it is I found it too forced.
Another thing I didn’t really understand was the gang leader. He's introduced immediately at the beginning like he's an important character, and when he appears again it makes it seem that he'll be a key element, but then the thing is just forgotten and he's never even mentioned again. I found it a little inconsistent. It would've been better to cut him out directly, as his presence is quite useless.
Where I liked the inclusivity and the use of the discrimination theme towards Kuroko (as it is very realistic), I also found it very caricatural the more it went on. In the first chapters it made sense the way this theme was represented, but I got annoyed as it never got more deep. I would've preferred a deeper social commentary and more diverse scenes, rather than the same crowd of people who insulted the MC and threw stones at him. In the long run it becomes redundant, a bit like the concept Kuroko repeats in almost every chapter, the fact that he will never go down without a fight. In the first 20% of the book it is said in every. Single. Chapter. Editing should have removed these repetitions.
A character that I appreciated but would've liked to be more dynamic is Su. He's key in the way the story unfolds and I enjoyed the way he was introduced, but I think the author could've made that extra effort to make him a more well-rounded character. At times he's too repetitive, and where I liked the attempt to show that there's more in him (making it clear that he's an immortal in the body of a child) I also found it too little explained.
A character I did not like at all was the Goddess of Creation. She was petulant and ridiculous for the whole book and her change at the end too sudden. A page she was in a way and the next she was completely different.
I liked the author's lexical ability, 'cause she can actually write very well. The story, however full of non-functional or confusing things, runs very smoothly. The descriptions are also very nice.
I don't know if it's a series or a standalone, but given the ending I think there might be a sequel. If this is the case I'm not sure if I'll read it. Towards the end it was difficult for me to continue reading, 'cause I felt it was all too childish. I decided to give 3 stars because I can see the author tried and because I really loved some of the descriptions, like those of the Wretched Women and Yomi, but the story could have been better.
I recommend this book to those who appreciate a Japanese setting, who likes to follow the MC's psychology and to those who don't focus too much on the romance.
September 1, 2024
Oof I LOOVED this book. It was fanTABulous! AND HE DIDNT END UP WITH HIKARU. YAY. That guy was a snakedy snake 🐍. KUROKO DESERVES BETTER. And Susanoo no Mikoto was adorableee!!!!! Favourite character definitely. Weeelllll, tied 1st place, but STILL!
Ugh, when Hikaru SLAPPED Kuroko and told him to APOLOGISE to people who blamed him for people dying while a MAD, DECAYING GODDESSES MAD DECAYING ENTOURAGE tried to KILL HIM. mY GUY. NO.
ANYWAY, GREAT BOOK, WISH THERE WAS A BOOK TWO, YOU SHOUL DEFINITELY READ,(SusanooWasAdorableYAY)
BYE
Ugh, when Hikaru SLAPPED Kuroko and told him to APOLOGISE to people who blamed him for people dying while a MAD, DECAYING GODDESSES MAD DECAYING ENTOURAGE tried to KILL HIM. mY GUY. NO.
ANYWAY, GREAT BOOK, WISH THERE WAS A BOOK TWO, YOU SHOUL DEFINITELY READ,(SusanooWasAdorableYAY)
BYE
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 7, 2024
Easy read bout something about the writing throws me off
April 23, 2024
I got this book during one of the Stuff Your Kindle Days and this book sounded interested and I saw that it was an LGBT fantasy book, and I was sold instantly. However, this book was a bit confusing, and it didn’t make sense.
This is based on nineteen-year-old Kuroko, who is an orphaned kitsune and he has survived in the gang-ridden slums of Itazura by stealing. When he steals from Inari Okami, the Goddess of Foxes, her elite warriors thwart and capture him. The Goddess of Foxes curses Kuroko. As punishment for stealing from her, he must venture into the Underwood to reclaim her sacred blades. If he refuses or fails, she will imprison his soul for all eternity. She assigns Hikaru, the arrogant, perfectionist kitsune who captured him to be Kuroko’s guide. Their constant bickering walks a dangerous line between loathing and lust, but Kuroko can’t decide whether to kill the infuriatingly noble, principled male, or kiss him. On the path to regain Inari Okamis sacred swords, Kuroko bathes with a half-naked man, causes a divorce, starts a war and must decide whether his soul is even worth saving.
Something about this book just gave me a headache throughout the book. I think it was the mystery of the name and the fact that he kept referring to himself as it throughout the whole book and everyone else was. The target audience confused me. At times it felt like it was a young adult especially with Kuroko’s thoughts and the way he behaved, but then at times it felt like it was going to be a new adult with the chemistry between Kuroko and Hikaru and that it was going to be a smutty LGBT book. The way that Kuroko describes things was like a 12-year-old trying to describe his day and like he had imaginary friends. I think the worldbuilding could have been done in more detail, it was a very short book, and I was wanting more. I was wanting more from the tails and how this world got to be this way. The way this was written as well, I didn’t end up caring for the romance where if it was written better, I probably would have cared more.
The character that saved this book was Su. He was adorable and the one who saved the day. He was the only character as well that seemed to have a brain and have a plan on how to fix it. I would have loved it to be a multiple POV story with Hikaru to have a few chapters. I liked the aspect of found friendship and I liked the tropes listed, I was just hoping for more.
I was really rooting for the author and for this book, if it was cleaned up grammatically and if the inconsistencies were sorted, it would have been four stars.
This is based on nineteen-year-old Kuroko, who is an orphaned kitsune and he has survived in the gang-ridden slums of Itazura by stealing. When he steals from Inari Okami, the Goddess of Foxes, her elite warriors thwart and capture him. The Goddess of Foxes curses Kuroko. As punishment for stealing from her, he must venture into the Underwood to reclaim her sacred blades. If he refuses or fails, she will imprison his soul for all eternity. She assigns Hikaru, the arrogant, perfectionist kitsune who captured him to be Kuroko’s guide. Their constant bickering walks a dangerous line between loathing and lust, but Kuroko can’t decide whether to kill the infuriatingly noble, principled male, or kiss him. On the path to regain Inari Okamis sacred swords, Kuroko bathes with a half-naked man, causes a divorce, starts a war and must decide whether his soul is even worth saving.
Something about this book just gave me a headache throughout the book. I think it was the mystery of the name and the fact that he kept referring to himself as it throughout the whole book and everyone else was. The target audience confused me. At times it felt like it was a young adult especially with Kuroko’s thoughts and the way he behaved, but then at times it felt like it was going to be a new adult with the chemistry between Kuroko and Hikaru and that it was going to be a smutty LGBT book. The way that Kuroko describes things was like a 12-year-old trying to describe his day and like he had imaginary friends. I think the worldbuilding could have been done in more detail, it was a very short book, and I was wanting more. I was wanting more from the tails and how this world got to be this way. The way this was written as well, I didn’t end up caring for the romance where if it was written better, I probably would have cared more.
The character that saved this book was Su. He was adorable and the one who saved the day. He was the only character as well that seemed to have a brain and have a plan on how to fix it. I would have loved it to be a multiple POV story with Hikaru to have a few chapters. I liked the aspect of found friendship and I liked the tropes listed, I was just hoping for more.
I was really rooting for the author and for this book, if it was cleaned up grammatically and if the inconsistencies were sorted, it would have been four stars.
December 6, 2023
**I was given an arc copy in exchange for an honest review**
💙Adventure Fantasy with a Splash Action, True Friendship, and Smart Mouths💙
⭐ Star Rating: 5/5
🔥 Spice Level: 0/5
📚First...: I am mostly a romance reader who appreciates steamy smut within 20% (don’t judge), though I thoroughly enjoy other genres—this book in particular is proof! I have been in a major romantasy/adventure fantasy mood ever since finishing a few manga series, and this book is also quenching my thirst for it. It has all of the vibes and quick wit that I love. Also, there is a hint of a slow-burn (enemies-to-lovers) MM romance, though it is not the focus of the story.📚
📘Characters: The cast of characters are all amazing, but my favorite is definitely Susanoo. His loyalty as a friend is what everyone needs, despite his jokester ways, and I rooted for Susanoo and Kuroko’s friendship since the beginning. Their bond is unmatched, and Kuroko deserves it after everything he has been through. He deserves love, happiness, and his own free will. In addition, I also really enjoyed the characterization of the tortured soul that is Hikaru. I yearn for his happy ending as well!📘
📙Plot: Kuroko’s journey is captivating, as he always ends up being caught up in the center of someone else’s webs, but his evolution from conquering these left him with a sense of new purpose and drive. I absolutely love the adventure aspect, as well as the fact that the story is fast-paced with good world-building.📙
📖Final Thoughts: I highly recommend this for lovers of fantasy, anime/manga, and romance. It has a little bit for everyone.📖
💙Adventure Fantasy with a Splash Action, True Friendship, and Smart Mouths💙
⭐ Star Rating: 5/5
🔥 Spice Level: 0/5
📚First...: I am mostly a romance reader who appreciates steamy smut within 20% (don’t judge), though I thoroughly enjoy other genres—this book in particular is proof! I have been in a major romantasy/adventure fantasy mood ever since finishing a few manga series, and this book is also quenching my thirst for it. It has all of the vibes and quick wit that I love. Also, there is a hint of a slow-burn (enemies-to-lovers) MM romance, though it is not the focus of the story.📚
📘Characters: The cast of characters are all amazing, but my favorite is definitely Susanoo. His loyalty as a friend is what everyone needs, despite his jokester ways, and I rooted for Susanoo and Kuroko’s friendship since the beginning. Their bond is unmatched, and Kuroko deserves it after everything he has been through. He deserves love, happiness, and his own free will. In addition, I also really enjoyed the characterization of the tortured soul that is Hikaru. I yearn for his happy ending as well!📘
📙Plot: Kuroko’s journey is captivating, as he always ends up being caught up in the center of someone else’s webs, but his evolution from conquering these left him with a sense of new purpose and drive. I absolutely love the adventure aspect, as well as the fact that the story is fast-paced with good world-building.📙
📖Final Thoughts: I highly recommend this for lovers of fantasy, anime/manga, and romance. It has a little bit for everyone.📖
November 30, 2023
Growing up alone, not even knowing his own name, and being hated by everyone for his appearance, Kuroko survives by stealing the food he needs. Growing tired of always having to grab what he can and go hungry if he fails he breaks into the castle and steals a small statue that he plans to sell to get money for food. But it does not go his way and he gets captured.
As punishment, the Goddess curses him and forces him to retrieve two blades that had been stolen from her. To do this he has to travel to the underworld. One of the Goddess’s guards goes with him, who has nothing but hate for him.
An intriguing journey into the underworld inspired by Japanese mythology leads Kuroko on a path to finding out who he really is. Facing Gods and monsters he thought existed in stories, he has to fight to survive. The story covers sacrifice, loss, and hate but also friendship and love.
As punishment, the Goddess curses him and forces him to retrieve two blades that had been stolen from her. To do this he has to travel to the underworld. One of the Goddess’s guards goes with him, who has nothing but hate for him.
An intriguing journey into the underworld inspired by Japanese mythology leads Kuroko on a path to finding out who he really is. Facing Gods and monsters he thought existed in stories, he has to fight to survive. The story covers sacrifice, loss, and hate but also friendship and love.
January 12, 2024
I think it has potential but some things really irked me. Inconsistent terms/names/spelling and grammar issues. There was a chapter that had a duplicate paragraph in it. I was confused the entire time about the physical descriptions of the characters as I thought they were all bi-pedal Fox-like creatures but the author describing the main love interest it sounded very human like. I also just couldn’t understand the use of “ya” instead of “you” used explicitly by the main character.
All that being said, I still thought the writing was okay enough, and I love the settings and descriptions of the settings.
All that being said, I still thought the writing was okay enough, and I love the settings and descriptions of the settings.
February 4, 2024
I'll be honest, this was sold as a MM book and I was looking for something light and easy to read with an LGBT theme. But it's pure after-thought and not fleshed out in the least even after ~a reveal~. The book itself needs some serious editing (duplicated paragraph, anyone?) to make it more readable; I kept getting pulled out over typos, word choices, formatting...
My two-star personally means "I don't regret paying for it" while a three is true-neutral and there was simply too much wrong to warrant the three. It had potential which is what disappoints me. Kudos to the author for self-publishing and finding an artist who did an amazing job on the cover.
My two-star personally means "I don't regret paying for it" while a three is true-neutral and there was simply too much wrong to warrant the three. It had potential which is what disappoints me. Kudos to the author for self-publishing and finding an artist who did an amazing job on the cover.
November 23, 2023
An orphaned street thief and outcast Kitsune is shunned by all and labelled as cursed due to his unique appearance, and finds himself captured and faced with death after stealing from a Goddess.
When fate intervenes he is forced to go on a dangerous quest alongside Hikaru - an arrogant warrior loyal to the Goddess.
They must travel to the Underworld, face monsters, confront the Gods, and try to work together despite wanting to kill each other.
This was a beautifully written and unique fantasy adventure based on Japanese mythology with an anime vibe.
It features a slow burn enemy/ally/lover MM romance, where both are unaware of/or reluctant to admit their growing feelings, and both have their own traumas to face.
It also includes themes of hidden identity, found family, chosen one and discovering powers.
This story had action, adventure, drama, some sweet revelations, and some real tear-jerker moments. You can't help but feel for the main characters and empathise with all their damaged souls.
With sacrifice, betrayals, loss and empowerment, it's a dark journey and a story of unexpected love and the power of friendship.
(Also love the stunning book cover)
My Honest and Voluntary ARC review.
When fate intervenes he is forced to go on a dangerous quest alongside Hikaru - an arrogant warrior loyal to the Goddess.
They must travel to the Underworld, face monsters, confront the Gods, and try to work together despite wanting to kill each other.
This was a beautifully written and unique fantasy adventure based on Japanese mythology with an anime vibe.
It features a slow burn enemy/ally/lover MM romance, where both are unaware of/or reluctant to admit their growing feelings, and both have their own traumas to face.
It also includes themes of hidden identity, found family, chosen one and discovering powers.
This story had action, adventure, drama, some sweet revelations, and some real tear-jerker moments. You can't help but feel for the main characters and empathise with all their damaged souls.
With sacrifice, betrayals, loss and empowerment, it's a dark journey and a story of unexpected love and the power of friendship.
(Also love the stunning book cover)
My Honest and Voluntary ARC review.
January 17, 2024
I really wanted to love this! The cover art is great, the concept is intriguing and I’m a sucker for a good MM romance.
Unfortunately this book fell short. At points I thought I was losing it. There are so many inconsistencies (hair colour, age etc) and whole paragraphs were repeated. I also wouldn’t call this an MM romance, yes, there were some butterflies from the MC but that was it. I did enjoy him standing up for himself at the end though (if he didn’t, I think I would have thrown my kindle).
I didn’t DNF because I really liked the idea of the story but that was it. 🥺
Unfortunately this book fell short. At points I thought I was losing it. There are so many inconsistencies (hair colour, age etc) and whole paragraphs were repeated. I also wouldn’t call this an MM romance, yes, there were some butterflies from the MC but that was it. I did enjoy him standing up for himself at the end though (if he didn’t, I think I would have thrown my kindle).
I didn’t DNF because I really liked the idea of the story but that was it. 🥺
January 29, 2024
The idea of this book was good but the execution was lacking in my opinion. I felt like the characters were childish and not well fleshed out at some times. I had a hard time during sections with lots of dialouge as that was where the childishness really came through.
There were also a few passages that were just copy and pasted and I thought I had lost my spot and was re reading somehow which felt a little lazy in the writing. I get that the point was to reiterate but it could have been changed up just a bit.
Overall it wasn't good or bad so 2.5 to 3 stars.
There were also a few passages that were just copy and pasted and I thought I had lost my spot and was re reading somehow which felt a little lazy in the writing. I get that the point was to reiterate but it could have been changed up just a bit.
Overall it wasn't good or bad so 2.5 to 3 stars.
March 8, 2024
cute story
In a world of kitsune, an unnamed orphan steals to survive and is brought into a world of gods, goddesses, and more trickery than could have been imagined.
I really liked this story of the gods interfering in the orphan’s life and how they each had a different, conflicting plan. It’s a story of first love (this is a very light aspect of the novel, and there’s no graphic scenes) and found friendship.
I do wish there had been one more edit as there were a few mistakes throughout the novel, but those didn’t ruin my overall enjoyment of this.
In a world of kitsune, an unnamed orphan steals to survive and is brought into a world of gods, goddesses, and more trickery than could have been imagined.
I really liked this story of the gods interfering in the orphan’s life and how they each had a different, conflicting plan. It’s a story of first love (this is a very light aspect of the novel, and there’s no graphic scenes) and found friendship.
I do wish there had been one more edit as there were a few mistakes throughout the novel, but those didn’t ruin my overall enjoyment of this.
January 4, 2024
This could easily be a 5 star read for a lot of people. My only downfall was that it felt a little too YA for me, but regardless, I am glad to have read it & enjoyed the story! A book I would still recommend
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 | 3.5 stars
~♡~
♡ Japanese mythology
♡ underworld, gods & monsters
♡ slow burn
♡ enemies to friends [MM]
♡ found family
♡ hidden identity, discovering powers
♡ grumpy mc
♡ & my favourite one: BEING AT PEACE WITH ONESELF > self-acceptance ✨️
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 | 3.5 stars
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♡ Japanese mythology
♡ underworld, gods & monsters
♡ slow burn
♡ enemies to friends [MM]
♡ found family
♡ hidden identity, discovering powers
♡ grumpy mc
♡ & my favourite one: BEING AT PEACE WITH ONESELF > self-acceptance ✨️
January 27, 2024
This was a beautifully written fast-paced story that follows Kuroka, a cursed street orphan who gets thrust into a world of adventure. The story is nicely written with interesting characters. I especially liked the interaction between Kurako and Susanoo. I received a free copy of the ebook and this is my voluntary and honest review.
February 2, 2024
Kuroko is the snarky, badass, no nonsense type of guy we needed.
"Ya may have half of my soul, Hikaru, but ya have none of my heart. But ya were right about one thing. Ya don't deserve me."
YA TELL HIM KUROKO
No romance for romance's sake, but a nice message about following one's own principles, self-love, and courage.
"Ya may have half of my soul, Hikaru, but ya have none of my heart. But ya were right about one thing. Ya don't deserve me."
YA TELL HIM KUROKO
No romance for romance's sake, but a nice message about following one's own principles, self-love, and courage.
February 24, 2024
The idea of this book is great! But some of the scenes felt really rushed... the author should take their time to really draw out the scenes and how to get there. 100-150 more pages would have been fantastic to make a real stellar book out of this.
(For all my weebs - if you are into mythical Anime like Inuyasha - READ THIS!)
(For all my weebs - if you are into mythical Anime like Inuyasha - READ THIS!)
April 22, 2024
'The Curse of the Nine-Tailed Fox' in based on Japanese mythology and is about kitsunes.
Other than having tails and ears, it was not entirely clear to me how this society would differ from a human society. They seem very human, though I didn't find that disturbing. I thought Kuruko was an interesting character and his quest was also enjoyable. Overall, I enjoyed the story, I only felt that some of the characters - especially the gods - acted too childish.
The romance had potential, with an enemies-to-lovers arc, however, feelings grew far too quickly, without a proper foundation. If it had been limited to a beginning friendship, the events would also have been intense and it might have been a little more believable.
All in all, this is a fun read for people who like Japanese mythology and don't want a focus on romance.
Other than having tails and ears, it was not entirely clear to me how this society would differ from a human society. They seem very human, though I didn't find that disturbing. I thought Kuruko was an interesting character and his quest was also enjoyable. Overall, I enjoyed the story, I only felt that some of the characters - especially the gods - acted too childish.
The romance had potential, with an enemies-to-lovers arc, however, feelings grew far too quickly, without a proper foundation. If it had been limited to a beginning friendship, the events would also have been intense and it might have been a little more believable.
All in all, this is a fun read for people who like Japanese mythology and don't want a focus on romance.
January 6, 2024
Great Fantasy Story
This was a really enjoyable journey it was fun to read a little lacking in the romance aspect but otherwise great world building fast paced fantasy story would recommend
This was a really enjoyable journey it was fun to read a little lacking in the romance aspect but otherwise great world building fast paced fantasy story would recommend
January 12, 2024
I liked the story and the book was easy to read...but there was too much going on and the characters were illogical and childish. I didn't understand why they acted the way they did, because it didn't make any sense.
Why do you go from hating someone to kissing them in less then a week?
Why would you trust someone who betrays you over and over again?
Why do you go from hating someone to kissing them in less then a week?
Why would you trust someone who betrays you over and over again?
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November 26, 2023
In the beginning of the story, the main lead didn't have any idea who he is. His appearance is different from a typical male kitsune which is one of the reasons why he became an outcast. The story follows him as he rediscover himself and his real strength. I like how the story is written and the main character's development. It is quite short but a lot happened during the adventure which helped in unraveling lots of secrets and more stories from other characters. It is M/M but their romance is not the main focus of the story. Su is very adorable though 💚
🌸 Recieved a copy but all thoughts and opinions are my own
🌸 Recieved a copy but all thoughts and opinions are my own
November 30, 2023
I love the cover, I love the story and love the author's writing style! It was like watching an anime.
January 21, 2024
Really good book really enjoyed it. I love that is about kitsune and the cover art is great
February 4, 2024
Loved the imagery and story. Absolutely beautiful and also brought me to tears more times than I would like to admit.
February 16, 2024
I was expecting young adult fantasy, adventure, and mythology. But I got middle grade potty mouth humor and tween angst 🙃
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March 5, 2024DNF 18%.
February 1, 2024
The premise of this could have been so good, but there was so much jumping around that it was hard to follow. Lots of simple mistakes that should have been caught, including multiple paragraphs repeated in seperate chapters- or even in the same chapter. The character relationships were also all over the place, flipping like crazy.
March 8, 2024
dnf @49%
i’m sure it picks up, but there’s something about the writing and pacing that really turns me off. this could do with another professional edit, because it’s really reminding me of self-insert fanfictions i would read when i was 12 and thought were literary masterpieces. i struggled to get as far as i did
edit 8 march: this book put me in a reading slump smh
i’m sure it picks up, but there’s something about the writing and pacing that really turns me off. this could do with another professional edit, because it’s really reminding me of self-insert fanfictions i would read when i was 12 and thought were literary masterpieces. i struggled to get as far as i did
edit 8 march: this book put me in a reading slump smh
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