The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Light Novel) Vol. 4

The Haunted Bookstore Light Novel #4

by Shinobumaru

Something wicked this way comes—and it isn't a spirit. A strange fox-masked man has breached the boundaries of the spirit realm, and his designs are as life-threatening as they are mysterious. Worst of all, Suimei suspects that the man is an exorcist, so as a safety precaution, he asks Kaori to move in with him. Neither Suimei nor Kaori expect the spirits to kick up such a fuss over his simple suggestion, but it's plain as day to everyone else that the two are more than friends. Will they understand their feelings for each other before this new threat tears them apart forever?

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Paranormal

237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 20, 2020

Reviews

[Pieter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume 4 of the Haunted Bookstore does not disappoint. A start with a chapter or two about Japanese local folklore thematically tied in with the story and then the main story. As always I greatly enjoy this mix, it might skew the pacing a bit, but I always loved mythology and folklore.

The romance progresses as well even if it comes with some minor irritations. Suimei is rather overprotective to the point of it becoming stifling, understandably from his perspective, but that does not make it less exasperating. He is proven both right and wrong, although I do find Kaori oddly defenceless when it comes to spirits. I would expect somebody raised among them to be a bit more knowledgeable and guarded. The twist at the end did not came completely unexpected, but I do find Kaori and Suimei being remarkably calm under the situation, then again, it might be something that comes up in the next volume.

All in all, a good addition to the series.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ooo this was fascinating. You get to learn a lot more history about the Tengu twins in this one. As well as some pretty interesting stuff about the larger overarching plot across the series.

[Loreley · Rating 3 out of 5]

ქრინჯი დიალოგებით ანადგურებს ყველაფერ კარგს რასაც დანარჩენ წიგნში ქმნის -.-

[Kayleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haunting and beautiful

[Shae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I continue to really enjoy this series! I am surprised how dark this one got, but I am still enjoying it!

[Elle Hartford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very sweet and a fun dive into Japanese folklore! To be honest, I had a tough time with the last chapter . . . But I did enjoy and appreciate where we ended up. :)