Rating: 
Summary: A great read!
Review: This sequel is just as fascinating as the first book - The Initiate Brother. In the sequel the plots are further developed and the story took shape. The oriental setting is quite unique, with an interesting blend of Japanese and Chinese culture. It will be wonderful if there are more books set in this country of Wa.
Rating: 
Summary: Moving conclusion to "The Initiate Brother".
Review: This two volume story is elegant, moving, and fun. The monk, Shuyun, comes to be spiritual advisor to the Shonto family. From there, we have intrigue with the emperor, a barbarian invasion, complex politics, wild battles, and an elegant fictionalized China, complete with lovely poetry. In this volume, we have a running battle with a huge barbarian army, as the Shonto family is caught between the emperor and the barbarians. The brother Shuyun is caught between his duties and a woman, in a very satisfying love story. Excellent story.
Rating:
Summary: Moving conclusion to "The Initiate Brother".
Review: This two volume story is elegant, moving, and fun. The monk, Shuyun, comes to be spiritual advisor to the Shonto family. From there, we have intrigue with the emperor, a barbarian invasion, complex politics, wild battles, and an elegant fictionalized China, complete with lovely poetry. In this volume, we have a running battle with a huge barbarian army, as the Shonto family is caught between the emperor and the barbarians. The brother Shuyun is caught between his duties and a woman, in a very satisfying love story. Excellent story.
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