Review: Enjoyable Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 18, 2012
This is an ARC book in exchange for a reviewAkakiba is half-fox and half-human from a secret Fox Clan. He's been away from his clan for over three years now. He's doing what has been his clan's job~demon hunting. He's also acquired an apprentice named Yukia after running a demon possessed man into Yukia's family dwelling. Akakiba sees things differently than the rest of Fox Clan after being on his own. The Fox Clan can't continue to battle demons and shinboi same way they have been. Akakiba's sister Sanae is about to go thru her coming of age ceremony with Jien as her second. The spiritual beings are losing their power and the demons seems to be gaining new ways to survive. Dragon eggs are rarely found any more yet dragon eggshells are considered very powerful medicine. Demon possession is becoming more common. Can Akakiba stop demon possessions? How will spiritual battle be fought? Has Akakiba changed? What about Sanae? Will Fox Clan be enough? Your answers await you in The Fox's Mask.I love the blend of culture and folklore in this book! I think the author created a wonderful world with new and interesting ideas. I also love the characters and their personalities. All the ideas presented here are unique, interesting, and hold my imagination from the beginning of the book to the end of the book. I look forward to more from this author.