A review by pickleburns
Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn

4.0

Fun, fast and easy reading, it reminds me both of mythology in translation and also quite strongly of classic high fantasy. I am reminded very strongly of Tanith Lee's "Death's Master." Though the sexuality in this book is significantly toned down relative to Lee's work, the world building and characterization feels very similar, and both are equally enjoyable. I look forward to the remaining volumes.