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The Noh Mask Murder by Akimitsu Takagi
A haunting tale of mystery and tragedy, The Noh Mask Murders begins in the sweltering summer of 1946 when Akimitsu Takagi, our narrator, unexpectedly crosses paths with his old schoolmate, Koichi Yanagi. Koichi, well aware of Akimitsuâs passion for detective fiction and his amateur sleuthing skills, soon seeks his help with a chilling case involving the Chizui familyâthe very people who have given him shelter in exchange for his work in their lab. But before Akimitsu can intervene, tragedy strikes. Taijiro Chizui is found dead in his sealed bedroom, his lifeless body overshadowed by a sinister family heirloom: an eerie, cursed Noh mask said to bring doom to those who possess it.
As the investigation unfolds, catastrophe continues to grip the Chizui household. Taijiroâs death is not an isolated misfortuneâten years earlier, his brother also met an untimely end, reportedly from a heart attack. Coincidence? Or something far more sinister? Urban legends whisper of vengeful spirits, and with four more deaths following in the mansionâs shadowed halls, the line between folklore and reality begins to blur.
Despite his initial determination, Akimitsu is forced to abandon the case, leaving the authorities to untangle the web of deceit and superstition. But when public prosecutor Hiroyuki Ishikari later sends him a packageâcontaining Koichiâs journal and a letterâthe full, horrifying extent of the Chizui family's nightmare is laid bare. The confessions within those pages are staggering!
As I turned the final pages, I couldnât shake the feeling that the Chizui familyâs secrets ran deeper than anyone dared admit. With its labyrinthine twists and unreliable narrators, this novel keeps you questioning everything. 4.5 â Thank you to @NetGalley and @pushkin_press for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe
Another queer book during Ramadanâoops! Sorry! đ But beyond that, I found myself deeply invested in this story filled with Chinese folklore, sisterhood, and political intrigue set across different timelines and locations. The concept of immortal beings struggling with human limitationsâespecially addiction, identity, and survivalâadds emotional depth, making it more than just a fantasy story.
Set in 1615, during the Ming Dynasty, two snakesâone green, one whiteâmanifest in an underwater cave, securing a lilac lotus a hundred years before they can finally transition into human form. Though not bound by blood, they emerge into the world as sisters, utterly devoted to each other.
Bai Suzhen, the White Snake, embraces human life, eventually settling in Singapore. She marries Paul, a Minister for Education, and finds herself unexpectedly pregnantâan event that throws her carefully constructed life into chaos. Meanwhile, her estranged sister, Xiaoqing (now Emerald), struggles in New York, desperate for fast cash to survive as a "normal" human. But in a tragic twist, she accidentally gets shot.
Over the centuries, both sisters have fought against their primal instincts, resisting their need for human qi to sustain their immortality. But secrets have a way of unraveling, and theirs is no exception. Soon, Singapore itself is on high alert.
I also love how the author brought in humor and imagination (the idea of vipers attacking Parliament is such a fun mental image!). The book seems to balance mythology, dark themes, and humor, which makes it feel fresh. A solid 4.5 â!
Alternatif buku percuma
Aku rasa aku sorang je kot yang tak terkesan dengan polisi baru Amazon 26 Februari lepas. Sebabnya aku lagi suka download ebook dari Netgalley. Gila banyak buku yang aku download walau pun aku tahu tak baca.đ
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Nasib baik kindle cuma 8GB je. Banyak je ebook yang bagu-bagus. Dan semalam aku saja gatal cuba Edelweiss. Pehh...kalau tak tahan, nasihat aku jangan cuba download apps tu ye. Aku tido pukul 3 pagi sebab banyak sangat ebook yang best. Ya Allah aku bersyukur aku ada kindle dan diberi kesempatan masih minat membaca walau pun duit takde sangat.đ
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Nampak macam tak menarik tapi ok daripada yang minggu lepas. Padahal minggu lepas aku guna resepi popular tu. Hari ni guna resepi suka hati aku. Agaknya intipatinya kita tak payah bergantung harap ke orang ke?đ
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