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The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 24 hrs and 24 mins
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The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story
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Publisher's Summary
On a mountainside at the edge of the Kaigenese Empire live the most powerful warriors in the world, superhumans capable of raising the sea and wielding blades of ice. For hundreds of years, the fighters of the Kusanagi Peninsula have held the Empire's enemies at bay, earning their frozen spit of land the name "The Sword of Kaigen".
Born into Kusanagi's legendary Matsuda family, f14-year-old Mamoru has always known his purpose: To master his family's fighting techniques and defend his homeland. But when an outsider arrives and pulls back the curtain on Kaigen's alleged age of peace, Mamoru realizes that he might not have much time to become the fighter he was bred to be. Worse, the empire he was bred to defend may stand on a foundation of lies.
Misaki told herself that she left the passions of her youth behind when she married into the Matsuda house. Determined to be a good housewife and mother, she hid away her sword, along with everything from her days as a fighter in a faraway country. But with her growing son asking questions about the outside world, the threat of an impending invasion looming across the sea, and her frigid husband grating on her nerves, Misaki finds the fighter in her clawing its way back to the surface.
When the winds of war reach their peninsula, will the Matsuda family have the strength to defend their empire? Or will they tear each other apart before the true enemies even reach their shores?
Critic Reviews
"The Poppy War's darkness meets The Last Airbender's Elemental Magic...I haven't been so emotionally moved by a book in a long while." (JC Kang, USA Today best-selling author of The Dragon Songs Saga)
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- Barry
- 17-11-2022
Fantastic book
I was recommended this on a TikTok video and decided to give it a go. I didn’t really know what I was in for. Fantastic story. Great narration. I’d recommend this to anyone who likes fantasy with some realism.
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- Matthew
- 09-03-2024
Brilliant!
Stop reading this and READ the book ASAP!
Characters, World, Magic, and Plot. All 10/10
With a performance just as fantastic!
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- joel
- 20-08-2024
Fantastic listen
I really enjoyed this book. Felt so many emotions throughout the story. Would definitely recommend!!
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- Chris
- 13-09-2024
Hooray! It's over!
Going by some of the other reviews, I was expecting a masterpiece of literary fiction, unfortunately it was far far from that. Nothing happens in this book. I think it would have been much better if the story focussed on Misaki's backstory. This felt like the boring sequel to the interesting book.
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- Jufri
- 03-10-2024
So many emotions
Loved this book. The characters were created with so much depth and complexity. The battle scenes were filled with suspense too. This book really has a bit of everything.
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- Willian Rodriguez
- 20-02-2022
A thrilling story about family and ear (?)
A great unusual story that surprised me many times, made me very curious about the world and what else could happen on a future story. it has very interesting and complex characters and felt like wanting to see more about them. my only issues with the story comes from a few things felt slightly out of place, forced or a not very well managed pace but maybe that was me not being as perceptive as I should.
I only have a few issues with the pronunciation of certain words that were a minor bother in am otherwise great Trll's performance.
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- Justamiller
- 03-02-2024
Great story
Look, this audiobook was really good. It feels like a first book in a series to be written. All signs point to it being a stand alone book though. WTF. Such a random finish for one story….totally unfinished…. I feel robbed of my time, hence the 3 ⭐️ review
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- Anonymous User
- 30-03-2024
Epic story
Had everything to Family dynamics, Somebody to root for and Somebody to go against, Epic fight scenes, magic. love it
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- Thomas
- 23-10-2023
Loved it so much
“The Sword of Kaigen" is an extraordinary work of fiction that masterfully weaves together elements of fantasy and emotion, delivering Avatar: The Last Airbender vibes. Set against the backdrop of the mythical land of Kaigen, M.L. Wang crafts a world that is richly textured and profoundly engaging and Andrew Tells performance was amazing.
One of the standout features lies in its breathtaking fight scenes. Wang's portrayal of combat is unparalleled, leaving me on the edge of my seat with every strike, parry, and elemental clash. The level of detail and vivid imagery employed in these sequences is unparalleled, making them some of the most exhilarating fight scenes I’ve ever read.
Beyond the enthralling action, "The Sword of Kaigen" has an intensely emotional journey. The depth of feeling imbued in the characters and their struggles is palpable. From moments of heart-wrenching loss to triumphant victories, every emotion resonates with a raw authenticity that pulls at the heartstrings. Wang's ability to convey the complexities of human emotion is nothing short of remarkable.
The character arcs within the story are nothing short of amazing. Characters undergo transformative journeys, evolving in ways that are both compelling and believable.
This book is an absolute must-read for fans of fantasy and those seeking a tale that will resonate long after the final page.
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-05-2024
fantastic story
loved loved loved this story, water benders in real life, with a awesome fight sequences and a gripping story
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