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# The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story

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Immerse in a world of powerful warriors, family drama, and looming war. Follow the Matsuda family as they navigate their violent legacy and defend their empire.

Review: Samurai and elemental magic fantasy epic! - An epic standalone self-published fantasy novel. Set on the richly imagined planet Duna, we're given just enough information to see the bigger picture while the majority of the novel takes place in one mountain village in the Kaigenese Empire. It's a war novel with incredible samurai action and intense fighting between elemental power wielding superhumans. A manga/anime/X-Men hybrid with Kaigen as an alternate Japan and the enemy nation of Ranga equating to China with their superior size and military might. Let me paint you a picture by drawing your attention to the cover. An image of my new favourite character Misaki, facing away from us. Inspired by the romantic painting by Caspar David Friedrich 'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog'. Emblematic of self-reflection and contemplation of life's path. At it's heart this novel is about Misaki's journey through life and it will make you feel every emotion. The 'Sea of Fog' becomes a literal sea as Misaki looks out from the peninsula, dressed in traditional warrior garb. A nationalistic outfit. Misaki as a symbol of the pride and strength of the Kaigenese Empire. It is sublime. The beauty of the landscape. The total confidence in Misaki's pose, powerful Theonite, a Jijaka, wielding power over water, control of ice, and blood magic. The writing too is sublime. The characters live and breathe in our minds. We experience their loves, losses, the horrors and consequences of war, the dangers of nationalistic propaganda, the growth of a family and the changing dynamics within a marriage. The journey is over. There will always be a place in my heart for Misaki, Mamoru, Takeru, Setsuko, Robin, Kwang and all the others in this martial arts fantasy. Just incredible. ✨✨✨✨✨5 stars
Review: Great Japanese-inspired fantasy - My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I’ve got to admit, when I first sat down to read this book, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. It had been sitting in my to-read pile for a few years, and I knew from reading a few reviews and the blurbs of the other Theonite books (now discontinued) that it wasn’t just another Japanese-inspired fantasy, but beyond that I hadn’t allowed any real expectations to develop. In effect, I went in blind, and I am so glad I did. The core story revolves around the Matsuda family, a warrior house famed for their control of water and for their legendary Whispering Blade technique that allows them to form swords made of ice that are said to be stronger and sharper than any other known weapon. For the most part the narrative focuses on Misaki, wife to the second son of the family, and her oldest son Mamoru, as they try to come to terms with the world changing around them and adapt to the growing storm of war approaching their otherwise quiet little peninsula. However, there is also a secondary storyline that explores the wider setting of the Kaigenese Empire, and its relationship with its closest neighbours. Stylistically, the book seems to have been influenced by a mix of manga and anime, with a dash of Eastern (particularly Japanese) heroic fantasy thrown in for good measure, and for me this is a good thing. The action sequences are well-written, easy enough to follow, and capture the essence of those influences really well. But there’s also some remarkably well-paced plot growth and character development that gently pulls the reader forward, building in intensity through to the mid-point of the novel, and the first of two crescendos in the story. Without giving away any spoilers, the second half of the novel shows us how the characters deal with the aftermath of certain cataclysmic events, and here we see the true strength of Wang’s writing as those characters are irrevocably changed by what has gone before. And it really is the characters that make this book so captivating. As well as the beautifully written and realised characters, there’s also a lot of gorgeous world building going on here. The principle locale of the Kusanagi Peninsula is described so well that it’s easy to picture it in your mind as you read. Add to that the imaginative and well-thought-out magic systems presented throughout, and you soon feel like what you’re reading is just a small part of a much bigger whole. All-in-all, I absolutely adored this book and will almost certainly have a look at other works by the author. The series that this one was spun out of has been discontinued in the last few years, but she has a few other books out there that look interesting. If you’ve read and enjoyed Ron J Hayes’ Mortal Techniques books, or just like Japanese-inspired fantasy in general, definitely give this one a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,846 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Asian 14 in Military Fantasy (Books) 157 in Epic Fantasy (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (17,139) |
| Dimensions  | 13.34 x 4.14 x 20.32 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 172019386X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1720193869 |
| Item weight  | 730 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 649 pages |
| Publication date  | 13 Feb. 2019 |
| Publisher  | Independently published |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Samurai and elemental magic fantasy epic!
*by G***N on 26 July 2022*

An epic standalone self-published fantasy novel. Set on the richly imagined planet Duna, we're given just enough information to see the bigger picture while the majority of the novel takes place in one mountain village in the Kaigenese Empire. It's a war novel with incredible samurai action and intense fighting between elemental power wielding superhumans. A manga/anime/X-Men hybrid with Kaigen as an alternate Japan and the enemy nation of Ranga equating to China with their superior size and military might. Let me paint you a picture by drawing your attention to the cover. An image of my new favourite character Misaki, facing away from us. Inspired by the romantic painting by Caspar David Friedrich 'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog'. Emblematic of self-reflection and contemplation of life's path. At it's heart this novel is about Misaki's journey through life and it will make you feel every emotion. The 'Sea of Fog' becomes a literal sea as Misaki looks out from the peninsula, dressed in traditional warrior garb. A nationalistic outfit. Misaki as a symbol of the pride and strength of the Kaigenese Empire. It is sublime. The beauty of the landscape. The total confidence in Misaki's pose, powerful Theonite, a Jijaka, wielding power over water, control of ice, and blood magic. The writing too is sublime. The characters live and breathe in our minds. We experience their loves, losses, the horrors and consequences of war, the dangers of nationalistic propaganda, the growth of a family and the changing dynamics within a marriage. The journey is over. There will always be a place in my heart for Misaki, Mamoru, Takeru, Setsuko, Robin, Kwang and all the others in this martial arts fantasy. Just incredible. ✨✨✨✨✨5 stars

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Japanese-inspired fantasy
*by S***T on 29 February 2024*

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I’ve got to admit, when I first sat down to read this book, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. It had been sitting in my to-read pile for a few years, and I knew from reading a few reviews and the blurbs of the other Theonite books (now discontinued) that it wasn’t just another Japanese-inspired fantasy, but beyond that I hadn’t allowed any real expectations to develop. In effect, I went in blind, and I am so glad I did. The core story revolves around the Matsuda family, a warrior house famed for their control of water and for their legendary Whispering Blade technique that allows them to form swords made of ice that are said to be stronger and sharper than any other known weapon. For the most part the narrative focuses on Misaki, wife to the second son of the family, and her oldest son Mamoru, as they try to come to terms with the world changing around them and adapt to the growing storm of war approaching their otherwise quiet little peninsula. However, there is also a secondary storyline that explores the wider setting of the Kaigenese Empire, and its relationship with its closest neighbours. Stylistically, the book seems to have been influenced by a mix of manga and anime, with a dash of Eastern (particularly Japanese) heroic fantasy thrown in for good measure, and for me this is a good thing. The action sequences are well-written, easy enough to follow, and capture the essence of those influences really well. But there’s also some remarkably well-paced plot growth and character development that gently pulls the reader forward, building in intensity through to the mid-point of the novel, and the first of two crescendos in the story. Without giving away any spoilers, the second half of the novel shows us how the characters deal with the aftermath of certain cataclysmic events, and here we see the true strength of Wang’s writing as those characters are irrevocably changed by what has gone before. And it really is the characters that make this book so captivating. As well as the beautifully written and realised characters, there’s also a lot of gorgeous world building going on here. The principle locale of the Kusanagi Peninsula is described so well that it’s easy to picture it in your mind as you read. Add to that the imaginative and well-thought-out magic systems presented throughout, and you soon feel like what you’re reading is just a small part of a much bigger whole. All-in-all, I absolutely adored this book and will almost certainly have a look at other works by the author. The series that this one was spun out of has been discontinued in the last few years, but she has a few other books out there that look interesting. If you’ve read and enjoyed Ron J Hayes’ Mortal Techniques books, or just like Japanese-inspired fantasy in general, definitely give this one a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***O on 30 July 2024*

On the Physical Book: Sturdy and easy to handle. The paper selection could have opted for a paper quality that would allow a more flexible spine. The cover treatment is average, as the outer plastic film shows signs of peeling after a few days at the beach (under shade, no sun exposure). On the Story: The Sword of Kaigen (@mlwangauthor ) is a gut wrenching epic with an amazing set of character arcs with really cool development that show depth and uniqueness . The world building is detailed and immersive with good socio-political nuances. The magic system is well developed and easy to grasp and complements well a martial arts background. The Sword of Kaigen is sadly only 600+ pages and seems to be a standalone. My wish is that the author may eventually bless us with more incursions into Duna and the Matsudas.

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