Author | Renée Ahdieh |
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Country | USA |
Language | English |
Subject | Young adult literature, Fairy tale |
Published | 2016 (Putnam) |
Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
Pages | 392 |
ISBN | 9780399171635 |
OCLC | 956623297 |
Flame in the Mist is a 2017 young adult novel by Renee Ahdieh. It is a historical fantasy, based loosely on feudal Japan, about the betrothed daughter of a prominent samurai, Hattori, who having survived an assassination attempt disguises herself as a boy and infiltrates the clan responsible.
The Horn Book Magazine, in a guide review of Flame in the Mist, wrote "Despite melodramatic prose and uneven world-building, this should appeal to fans of romantic YA fantasy."[1] and the School Library Journal wrote "Ahdieh's strength lies in her intricate characterizations and detailed descriptions, all of which are perfectly showcased in feudal Japan."[2]
Flame in the Mist has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews,[3] Publishers Weekly (star review),[4] Booklist,[1] Voice of Youth Advocates,[1] Common Sense Media,[5] Romantic Times.[6] and The Washington Post.[7]