Friesner, Esther. Spirit’s
Chosen, 475 pgs.
Random House, 2013. $17.99. Sexual Content: PG; Language: G; Violence: PG-13.
Himiko’s adventures continue from Spirit’s Princess, she returns to her
tribe the Ookami clan. Her home village
is in ruins, her father and brother dead, and many of her people enslaved by
the victorious Matsu clan. Himiko’s
mother has lost her mind out of grief for her enslaved son Noboru. She tries to murder another child. Clan law calls for her death as well as the
death of her family. Himiko begs for her
mother’s life and claims that she can restore her mother’s mind—if she goes to
the Matsu clan and brings back her brother Noboru. Her good friend Kaya from the Shika clan
accompanies her. The travel to Matsu,
where they are captured and Himiko is forced to become a slave in the house of
Prince Ryu—a heartless man who previously tried to rape her. Despite living the life of a slave, Himiko is
a princess and a shaman and she uses her abilities to speak to the spirits for
good. She must find a way to escape and
save her brother and the other enslaved Ookami; even if it means risking her
life and the life of the shaman she loves.
Author Esther Friesner authentically creates an historic world, but
makes them relatable to teenagers today.
Himiko is a strong, resilient female character that never fails to do
what she believes is right. The pacing
is a little slow, but the storytelling is strong. Friday, July 5, 2013
Spirit's Chosen by Esther Friesner - ADVISABLE
Friesner, Esther. Spirit’s
Chosen, 475 pgs.
Random House, 2013. $17.99. Sexual Content: PG; Language: G; Violence: PG-13.
Himiko’s adventures continue from Spirit’s Princess, she returns to her
tribe the Ookami clan. Her home village
is in ruins, her father and brother dead, and many of her people enslaved by
the victorious Matsu clan. Himiko’s
mother has lost her mind out of grief for her enslaved son Noboru. She tries to murder another child. Clan law calls for her death as well as the
death of her family. Himiko begs for her
mother’s life and claims that she can restore her mother’s mind—if she goes to
the Matsu clan and brings back her brother Noboru. Her good friend Kaya from the Shika clan
accompanies her. The travel to Matsu,
where they are captured and Himiko is forced to become a slave in the house of
Prince Ryu—a heartless man who previously tried to rape her. Despite living the life of a slave, Himiko is
a princess and a shaman and she uses her abilities to speak to the spirits for
good. She must find a way to escape and
save her brother and the other enslaved Ookami; even if it means risking her
life and the life of the shaman she loves.
Author Esther Friesner authentically creates an historic world, but
makes them relatable to teenagers today.
Himiko is a strong, resilient female character that never fails to do
what she believes is right. The pacing
is a little slow, but the storytelling is strong. 
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