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The Heavenward Path

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I picked this book up, along with "Little Sister" at the library a few days ago. I could not put eithe of these books down. The story line is compelling; it pulls at you to read more and more. The only thing I did not like about the book is the ending. It wasn't sad, but it left me feeling... well, read the book, and see. I strongly reccomend this book to anyone, even if you know nothing about Japanese culture. I knew nothing of Japanese culture, but after reading the two books, I have a little knowledge that has interested me to find more about it-- and it inspired my imagination in a way no ever book has. This is one of the best fantasy books of today.

The continuation towards the first book LITTLE SISTER, this book simply wraps up mitsuko's relationship with goranu, the monk-teaser who has developed feelings for the human being. Not much of a book to read. THe author didn't write it out as well as it had been done in the first book, but worth reading if you want to know what happens to the heroine, the hero, and their future.

The Heavenward Path is not only a very interesting book but it also gives its readers a good idea of what it was like in ancient Japan. This book gets you hooked from the beggining. I would recommend this book for everyone. It has romance, adventure, Japanese legends, and many other things in it. After I read this book it became one of my all time favorites!!!!!

Kara Dalkey's The Heavenward Path is an excellent sequel to Little Sister; the first novel about the supernatural adventures of Mitsuko and Gorano. Kara Dalkey's ability to capture the flavor of Heian Period Japan while creating a magnificant fantasy-adventure based upon Shinto and Buddhist beliefs is truly unique. With kami and tengu, avenging ghosts and dragons, this novel will keep anyone interested in a good fantasy turning the pages. My teenage daughters especially enjoyed the developing love story between the mortal Mitsuko and the immortal Tengu, Goranu. We are all looking forward to a third novel which will continue their adventure!

This book was quite spooky and mysterious, with a lingering of dark magic in the air. Nevertheless, an unforgettable tale that may keep you up at night just thinking about life.

Whatever posessed me to buy this book would have to be the cover. Like it's prequel LITTLE SISTER, the cover was beautiful and enchanting. So was the gorgeous and moreover overwhelming covers of COURT DUEL and CROWN DUEL. Well, the story wasn't much of a read, it was rather weak, little romance, little conclusion. I just wanted to rant and rave about this book's cover, the designer and drawer is fantastic and should keep this up! Way to go editor Jane Yolen!

a wonderful book that won't let you stop. should be a timeless classic. great!recommend it to all your friends. only has one flaw, the ending. maybe she's leaving room for a sequel? hope so,a book this good needs an ending to match it.