![]() She’s a mother whose peak fighting days are behind her and she struggles with her sense of duty while trying to reconcile her past and present, her use of violence and her feelings for her children and husband in a way that is truly engaging. At the heart of what works and doesn’t work about this story is Misaki, a woman who abandoned a crime-fighting youth to settle down into the role of a dutiful wife to an esteemed family. ![]() So much of it worked incredibly well for me, but at the same time, I’ll confess that some of it didn’t land quite right with me. The Sword of Kaigen left me with quite a bit to think about. 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? It’s just…got more pieces than you thought.”Ī mother struggling to repress her violent past,Ī son struggling to grasp his violent future,Ī father blind to the danger that threatens them all. ![]() “You learn over time that the world isn’t broken. Spoilers and mentions of sexual violence and suicide follow. ![]()
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