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Synopsis
The Abe clan and its allies are in full rebellion. When the Emperor's greatest military leader, Yoshii, is targeted for assassination by magic, it is up to the newly sober Lord Yamada and his exorcist associate Kenji to keep the young man alive long enough to put down the uprising before the entire country is consumed by war. Yamada knows how to deal with demons, monsters, and angry ghosts, but the greatest threat of all is one final assassin, hidden in a place where no one—especially Lord Yamada—would ever think to look.
Is Yamada Monogatari appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Features political intrigue, assassination attempts, magical combat with demons and spirits, and a recovering alcoholic protagonist. Violence is fantasy-action level without graphic detail.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include substance abuse, violence, and war (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in Japanese history and mythology will enjoy this mystery-driven fantasy about an exorcist and his partner racing to stop magical assassins during a civil war.