First Paragraph:
"Tsurugu no Kiyomori bowed low over the polished floor. "I am at your service, tono."
The characters are well written and we follow them through a very Japanese folklore spun tale.
I enjoyed reading this short story and was left wishing there was more. I think a collection of short stories by Laura Baugh would make a fantastic book.
The only criticism I have is with the use of Japanese words within the writing. A glossary at the back would easily fix this however, but I can see people becoming frustrated with not understanding certain words. I myself am very fond of the Japanese language, legends and culture, so I was able to figure out a few alone, and a couple words are translated in text, but it would be wise to do so to the rest. According to the author, the newer editions will be published with a glossary to make this easier.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I recommend it to anyone with an interest in folklore, Japan or just has an hour to kill.
Disclaimer: This was sent to me by the author through a giveaway. This is not a sponsored review. All opinions are 100% my own.
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