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340 pp.
| Candlewick |
November, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-6958-4$16.99
(4)
YA
In this sequel to The Name of the Blade, Mio must fight demons, both inner and outer, if she wants to protect herself, her friends, and the city of London from supernatural havoc. Japanese mythological monsters, other dimensions, demonic possession, and magical swords all find a place in the modern-set fantasy. Exciting action sequences may distract readers from lazy character development.