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Book Summary:
Emiko Soong was born into one of the eight magical families of the world. That said, her life has been anything but ordinary – even by their standards. She once walked the path of the Blade (of the Soong Clan). Now, she walks her own path in life.
Well, mostly. As it turns out, when a blood debt is called against her family, even Emiko can't ignore it. So now she must find the missing Ebony Gate anchor, or else ghosts will take over San Francisco. Hardly ideal.
My Review:
Okay, can somebody please explain to me why I didn't read Ebony Gate sooner? This book is AMAZING! No, seriously, if you're craving a solid urban fantasy series to dive into, this is the one. I promise.
Ebony Gate has been described as a female John Wick story with dragons. The former didn't catch/hold my attention, as I haven't seen the movies (don't kill me – I don't want to see what happens to the dog). However, the dragon's promise tempted me.
I am so glad I gave this series a try. It has a similar vibe to the Kate Daniels series (one of my all-time favorite series). Mostly because Emiko is also a badass and stubborn heroine. Admittedly, the comparison ends there because both series are incredibly unique in their own rights.
There's so much to love about this book: the world, the characters, the magical system, and the intrigue. Wait, did I say intrigue? You bet! Even in this first book of the series, you can tell that there's a lot Emiko is holding back. Likewise, I'm certain there's much about her family that she doesn't yet know. I can't wait to follow this series (Phoenix Hoard) and learn more.
Highlights:
Urban Fantasy
Dragons!
Kate Daniels vibes
Pitched as Female John Wick
Thanks to Tor Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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