The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang My rating: 5 of 5 stars I won't tell you much about the plot of this book, as much of my enjoyment of it came from not knowing where the plot would go. I can tell you, though, that it's a story about secrets, war, family, and coming of age. The story chiefly follows the Matsudas, a family with a heritage of god-like war prowess that lives on Takayubi, a mountain on the coast of Kaigen. While Takayubi seems like a serene place of traditions and a simple way of life, it is historically thought of as the first line of defense against foreign aggressors--specifically, the Ranganese. The Sword of Kaigen shines brightest in its depth of worldbuilding and its dynamic characters. Wang tells the story of the great warrior families of Takayubi with a clear, confident voice. This story is as broad as it is deep, and it speaks to Wang's capability as a writer that she is able to handle it with graceful prose. After reading this, ...