A review by jameseckman
The Gate of Sorrows by Jim Hubbert, Miyuki Miyabe

4.0

It's hard to classify this novel, it's not your typical urban fantasy, it's more like a coming of age novel (minus large helpings of teen angst) mixed in with a detective novel along with a classic heroic journey. College student Kotaro is drifting a bit when a mentor recommends becoming a cyber patroller, he starts investigating various internet crimes, murders occur and a friend goes missing. A retired detective makes an appearance and together they meet a beasty with its own agenda. It was a fun page turner that managed to avoid the typical fantasy cliches and could be read by adults and teens.