Flame in the Mist (Flame in the Mist, #1)

by Renée Ahdieh

[Beth C.]

Mariko is the only daughter of a Samurai with upward-mobility plans. As such, she has been betrothed to the younger brother of the Emperor against her will—a man she has never met, and has no desire to. But on the way to the palace, her caravan is set upon by a group of men whose main goal appears to be to kill Mariko. She escapes, though just barely, and makes a rash decision that will forever change her. While she tries to find out why someone wanted her dead, several other characters are setting their own plans in motion—not all of them beneficial for Mariko, her family, or even the country.

Mariko is an interesting character—she’s led an extremely sheltered life, but has an inquisitive and scientific mind. That leaves her a bit of a puzzle, as her actions—particularly toward the beginning—don’t always seem to fit those of a very sheltered young lady. However, as the book moves along, things begin to fall more in line with where she’s at in that moment, and she certainly grows as a character. The other characters are interesting, those in the Black Clan particularly.

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