Today’s team review is from Lilyn, she blogs here http://www.scifiandscary.com/

Lilyn has been reading Tokoyo, The Samurais’ Daughter by Faith L Justice

Tokoyo, The Samurai’s Daughter is a middle grade fantasy novel inspired by The Tale of the Oki Islands. It is a swift read that flows like the water that has so large of a presence in it. It was an enjoyable story featuring a young woman who has to be extremely brave and save her father.

I loved that Tokoyo, The Samurai’s Daughter was all about Tokoyo. Her abilities and determination were what carried her through. There was no male figures that interceded to provide help to get her through the difficult parts. She did it all herself, with only the caring,  mental support and encouragement of the Ama. Though there has definitely been a surge of girls being front and center on action and adventure…