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The Tengu's Game of Go
The Tengu's Game of Go: Book 4 in the Tale of Shikanoko | Lian Hearn
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An epic four-volume adventure in mythical medieval Japan: a world of warriors and assassins, demons and spirits In The Tengus Game of Go, the final book of Lian Hearn's epic Tale of Shikanoko--all of which will be published in 2016--the rightful emperor is lost; illness and murder give rise to suspicions and make enemies of allies. Unrest rules the country. Only Shika can end the madness by returning the Lotus Throne to its rightful ruler. As destiny weaves its rich tapestry, a compelling drama plays out against a background of wild forests, elegant castles, hidden temples, and savage battlefields. This is the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's imagination, where animal spirits clash with warriors and children navigate a landscape as serene as it is deadly. The Tale of Shikanoko, Book 1: Emperor of the Eight Islands (April 2016) The Tale of Shikanoko, Book 2: Autumn Princess, Dragon Child (June 2016) The Tale of Shikanoko, Book 3: Lord of the Darkwood (August 2016) The Tale of Shikanoko, Book 4: The Tengu's Game of Go (September 2016)
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Cindyelizavaz
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#nowreading the last book in the #Shikanoko series!

BookishMe Hey, please email me title of the next book you will be sending for our group swap. If it's available at the library, I can get a head start ;D 7y
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speljamr
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The book wraps up everything nicely, with plenty of action towards the end. I have not yet read The Tales of the Otori, but was pleasantly surprised when the ending made a clear reference to the Otori name. However, keep in mind these books stand well on their own. But I feel even more incentive now to read Lian Hearn's previous series.

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LindsayReads
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Turns out I have very few books with #pinkcovers. I was about to go in for a repost when this caught my eye, the fourth book of The Tale of Shikanoko I won from @Litsy last year. I'm looking forward to digging into this series. These covers are to die for...the colors, the embossing, the gold-ish leaf. *drool*

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I've got to get back to Lian Hearn! I've loved her since 8y
LindsayReads @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I never heard of her before this series! It's cool to know she's an established SFF author. 8y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag Under a different name - but yeah. 8y
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kdwinchester
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The Tale of Shikanoko is the Japanese fairytale I‘ve been waiting for. This series tells the story of Shikanoko, an orphaned teenager who is destined to restore the lost emperor to his throne. But this isn‘t your average “chosen one” story. Five boys born at the same time from the combined qualities of five fathers and one mom, a man reincarnated as a horse, and Frankenstein's monster-like beasts—what doesn't this story deliver? 🐉🍱🐲🍁

minkyb I want these! 8y
kdwinchester @minkyb They are from FSG Originals. Hope you get your hands on them soon! 📚 8y
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callunakeep
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Such a bittersweet thing it was to finish this book, thus finishing the series! Everything did not turn out the way I had hoped, but I am overall very pleased with the ending! These characters truly touched my soul deeply! If you have not read this series, put it on your TBR. This series has earned a coveted spot on my shelves right next to Lord of the Rings!

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callunakeep
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Finally started this yesterday. I am almost halfway through, and it is just as good as the first three, but....I DON'T WANT THE SERIES TO END! Waaaah!!!

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callunakeep
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Starting this on my lunch break...this will be so very bittersweet...

DiruVamp You finally started it! Sigh....I'm still trying to get over the fact that it's over 😢 8y
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Yellowpigeon
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These are two protector spirits and they are very mischievous. Their banter cracks me up.

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kdwinchester
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Yellowpigeon I'm almost done with book four. So good!! 8y
BethFishReads I'm going to start book 4 next week. Love 8y
kdwinchester @BethFishReads I'm behind. 😩 I am between books 2 and 3. 8y
kdwinchester @Yellowpiegon yes they are! 📚😍 8y
Indoheart Pretty books!!! 8y
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angieranck
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4/5 stars

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DiruVamp
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I'm sad. I'm sad the series is over. With these four books I've grown to care deeply for the characters and I'm going to legitimately miss them. This book started a little slow but everything came full circle and could have only ended the way it did and still be true to the tone of the series. I can't say enough how much I loved these books and this series has become my 2nd favorite of all time edged out only by Harry Potter. ❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟

12parsecs I'm not ready 😭😭 8y
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angieranck
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rainy day reads

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callunakeep
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BOOK MAIL!! 👏🏻🎉 The covers on this series deserve to be framed!! I am both joyful and sad to receive this book...so excited to see how it all ends, but at the same time I DONT WANT IT TO END! I am hesitant to read it because once I read this book it will really be over!! @DiruVamp what do I do!?!?!

brendanmleonard I need to read these! 8y
CherylDeFranceschi Did you read all the Otori books? They were very good. 8y
callunakeep @brendanmleonard They are so good! 8y
callunakeep @CherylDeFranceschi I have Book 1 of the Otori Series on my TBR bookshelf...I have heard many fabulous things about it and plan on reading it after I finish this one! 😊 8y
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DiruVamp
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This is a bittersweet moment. I am beyond excited to read this but it's the last one. @callunakeep and I have no clue what we are going to do with no more Shikanoko 😳😔🤓

callunakeep Happy, sad....the struggle is real!! 8y
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MatthewBurris
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The set is complete.

BookishMarginalia What lovely editions! 8y
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Liberty
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The final book arrived today!!! HOORAY! I feel like when you get all four of them together, they should join together to form one big book and fight Megatron or something. 😂

brendanmleonard I just heard about these and now I'm hyped for them. 9y
TheWellReadOwl So in love with this series! 9y
Tarlia I saw these on NetGalley but I think I'm outside their preferred region. I loved her previous series. 9y
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DiruVamp So jealous you have the final two books I am so mad I have to wait until October to get them! 9y
ElizabethAndino I have to get on board with this series ASAP 9y
BethFishReads I got my book 4 today too! 9y
Kitzka These are so cool!! 9y
StephTKO 😂 9y
callunakeep These books have the most amazing covers! @Liberty I totally agree, they probably DO become biblio-transformers at night while we sleep! 😝 9y
Heather_Reads I got an email telling me all these were on sale yesterday and I'd never heard of them, but now you've posted about them too so it seems like a sign I should buy them or something. 9y
GuiltyFeat Just found out that Lian Hearn is actually Gillian Rubenstein. I just hope Haruki Murakami doesn't turn out to be a pseudonym for Oscar Schimmelman. 9y
Kimmie I have the first one!! Is it good reading @Liberty?? 9y
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