Fabulous. :-) Of course, I wrote it, so I would think so, now wouldn't I!

Interesting story, Well written. Would recommend.

A very interesting novel set during the period in Japanese history known as Sengoku after a devastating civil war (the civil war era that lasted from 1467 to 1603). Risuko is a young fatherless girl who is purchased by a widow, Lady Chiyome, to become a student at her school. What Risuko soon learns is that, under the pretense of running a school for shrine maidens, Lady Chiyome is building a small army of “dangerous flowers” aka female ninjas of which Risuko is to become.

I enjoyed the historical environment and the strong female characters in the story. A few times I thought it took Risuko too long to figure something out--but she is young, and this is certainly an experience I had while reading other middle-grade novels.

Enjoyable novel, especially for girls of all ages. Recommended.

I received an e-book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the well-developed characters and learning a bit about historical Japanese culture. The story was interesting and kept me reading but don't know that I will read the subsequent novels in this series. As another reviewer pointed out, this novel may be categorized as a middle grade read as opposed to young adult.

Though I found the idea of RISUKO interesting, the execution left me a bit bored and unable to really connect with the story. I neither enjoyed the characters or plot, and therefore marked the book as DNF.

This story was as beautiful as the cover. The setting of Japan was fresh and new. The main character was relatable and strong willed.