The Book of Fallen Leaves

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Shogun meets Game of Thrones in the blockbuster epic fantasy event of the year. A. S. Tamaki weaves a powerful tale of ambition, vengeance and sacrifice in this masterful fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga, packed with memorable characters, stunning worldbuilding and epic adventure. Sen Hoshiakari is an exiled prince of a clan that lost everything in his father's failed rebellion. Deprived of his birthright, Sen is determined to restore his family's lands and honor at any cost. show more Rui is a peasant girl who saved Sen's life on the night his family were put to the sword. But now, she is adrift and unsure of her place in the world, not knowing that the gods themselves have plans for her ... As civil war throws the empire into chaos, and demons seek vengeance on the living, Sen and Rui must fight for both their clan and their shared future ... But vengeance demands a bloody price. show less

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amanda4242 790 reviews

An epic fantasy inspired by feudal Japan.

Whoever decided to market this one as Shogun meets Game of Thrones was spot-on: The Book of Fallen Leaves shares the epic scope, political intrigue, and bloodiness of the other works. Unfortunately, its page count greatly exceeds the amount of plot it has; I felt like about thirty percent of the book could have been cut without sacrificing anything of value.

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Mar 19, 2026

HanJie 1,513 reviews

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