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The Snow's Embrace
Set in the mystical landscapes of ancient Japan, "The Snow's Embrace" weaves a spellbinding tale of mysticism and forbidden love. Xin Tao, a devoted Taoist monk on a quest for spiritual enlightenment inadvertently crosses paths with the formidable Yuki-onna, the chilling snow woman of Japanese folklore. Despite her monstrous reputation, Xin Tao recognizes her humanity. As their fates entwine, Xin Tao grapples with the delicate balance between spiritual devotion and unexpected passion. Can he reconcile his monkhood with the complexities of newfound love? This enchanting narrative invites readers on a journey into a world where culture, spirituality, love, and magic converge.
395 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2023
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February 17, 2024Culturally rich paranormal romance...
Though paranormal romance is not my typical fare, Nim's evocative prose and fascinating Japanese folklore premise captivated me. As monk Xin Tao gets entangled with the formidable snow woman Yuki-onna, prohibited desire wars with spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Japan's richly rendered landscapes, recurring dream sequences and mysticism imbue the forbidden connection between man and supernatural creature. While the lyrical pacing drags at times, the atmospheric build-up leads to a crescendo worth the meandering journey. For readers intrigued by Eastern mythology's exploration of duality, from spirits to human frailties, this unconventional love story enthralls.
Though paranormal romance is not my typical fare, Nim's evocative prose and fascinating Japanese folklore premise captivated me. As monk Xin Tao gets entangled with the formidable snow woman Yuki-onna, prohibited desire wars with spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Japan's richly rendered landscapes, recurring dream sequences and mysticism imbue the forbidden connection between man and supernatural creature. While the lyrical pacing drags at times, the atmospheric build-up leads to a crescendo worth the meandering journey. For readers intrigued by Eastern mythology's exploration of duality, from spirits to human frailties, this unconventional love story enthralls.
July 27, 2024
A unique blend of mysticism and forbidden love
I just finished "The Snow's Embrace," a captivating paranormal romance set in ancient Japan. The story follows Xin Tao, a Taoist monk, and his unexpected love for Yuki-onna, the snow woman of Japanese folklore. This unique blend of mysticism and forbidden love creates a spellbinding narrative. The well-developed characters, vivid descriptions, and steamy yet tasteful scenes make it a page-turner. This book is a must-read for fans of imaginative, romantic tales with a touch of magic.
I just finished "The Snow's Embrace," a captivating paranormal romance set in ancient Japan. The story follows Xin Tao, a Taoist monk, and his unexpected love for Yuki-onna, the snow woman of Japanese folklore. This unique blend of mysticism and forbidden love creates a spellbinding narrative. The well-developed characters, vivid descriptions, and steamy yet tasteful scenes make it a page-turner. This book is a must-read for fans of imaginative, romantic tales with a touch of magic.
January 3, 2024
magic and romance
Book setting ancient Japan, where the reader is taken to the blending mysticism and forbidden love, the main character Xin Tao a devoted monk discovers unexpected passion with Yuki-on a , the chilling snow lady. Amidst spirituality and newfound love the tale beautifully explores the delicate balance of devotion and desire, captivating with a rich blend of culture, magic and romance.
Book setting ancient Japan, where the reader is taken to the blending mysticism and forbidden love, the main character Xin Tao a devoted monk discovers unexpected passion with Yuki-on a , the chilling snow lady. Amidst spirituality and newfound love the tale beautifully explores the delicate balance of devotion and desire, captivating with a rich blend of culture, magic and romance.
January 6, 2024
For starters, it is a simple, well described scenery story.
A monk strong minded and spiritually goes on a journey to apease a vengeful spirit to end up doing exactly that, but with a deeper enrollment.
You could do wrong things when wrongfully dealt with, and every reaction has a counter one that can top it by miles.
I just felt it needed a stronger or a more twisted reason and a more difficult ending.
There is great potential, though.
A monk strong minded and spiritually goes on a journey to apease a vengeful spirit to end up doing exactly that, but with a deeper enrollment.
You could do wrong things when wrongfully dealt with, and every reaction has a counter one that can top it by miles.
I just felt it needed a stronger or a more twisted reason and a more difficult ending.
There is great potential, though.
April 7, 2024
Beautiful Japanese Fairytale
Yuki and Xin have crossed paths and couldn't resist each other. They knew they were from different worlds, but their magical love brought them together. The Snow's Embrace was highly imaginative, captivating, dark and romantic. I look forward to hearing more from the author. Great work.
Yuki and Xin have crossed paths and couldn't resist each other. They knew they were from different worlds, but their magical love brought them together. The Snow's Embrace was highly imaginative, captivating, dark and romantic. I look forward to hearing more from the author. Great work.
January 4, 2024
complex
Beautiful book with beautiful writing but very long and drawn out. If you like long complicated stories with complex characters and lots of world building, then this is a great one for you. There is a lot going on so be prepared to focus. Grab a cup of coffee and sit down.
Beautiful book with beautiful writing but very long and drawn out. If you like long complicated stories with complex characters and lots of world building, then this is a great one for you. There is a lot going on so be prepared to focus. Grab a cup of coffee and sit down.
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