My review
5 plus
It is SO awesome to see the author of Jade City and Bruce Lee's daughter unite for an amazing project. I had to jump into this arc and already preordered my copy with B&N. Thank you so much, publisher, for accepting me to read this one. Anything related to Bruce Lee reminds me of my childhood with my father, then when I was a teen the world lost Brandon... I will treasure this book. It will always be dear to me. Thank you, authors, for doing this project and the publisher for supporting it.
The perfect coming-of-age story stars Jun, a 16 teen who wants to compete in the elite Guardian’s Tournament to become the Guardian himself. First, his heart and motivations are selfish, and towards revenge, he needs to prove to everyone that he is not just the spare twin who wasn't born with the Dragon's mark, but he has a raw talent that deserves to be put to good use. He tries to follow his goal, but he needs to get to the tournament and pay for the entry. To do so, he runs away hidden in a wagon of travelers who perform for the crowd as they go. This journey becomes more than just a way to earn money or get to the city. He learns more about their social and political situation, the differences between East and West, and soon he will want to fight for the people instead of getting wealth and fame.
A refreshing duology with a martial arts focus, classic vibes, and a rebel on a path to glory who changes to social justice. Action and adventure with a lot of life lessons and virtue. Ren is the perfect companion to this selfish, impulsive teen. She is brave and the perfect friend. The Breath is like a powerful force that comes from within, very relatable to KI but also to our will to fight the wrongs in this world.
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From the publisher
The first novel in a sweeping YA fantasy duology based on characters and teachings created by Bruce Lee!
Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian’s Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Heaven to a new protector. Eager to prove his skills, Jun hopes that a win will restore his father’s pride—righting a horrible mistake that caused their banishment from his home, mother, and twin brother.
But Jun’s father strictly forbids him from participating. He believes there is no future in Jun honing his skills as a warrior, especially considering Jun is not breathmarked, born with a patch of dragon scales and blessed with special abilities like his twin. Determined to be the next Guardian, Jun stows away in the wagon of Chang and his daughter, Ren, performers on their way to the capital where the tournament will take place.
As Jun competes, he quickly realizes he may be fighting for not just a better life, but the fate of the country itself and the very survival of everyone he cares about.
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