Keith Yatsuhashi is inspired equally by Lord of the Rings and
Toho's Godzilla movies. He is Director of the US Department of
Commerce Export Assistance Centre in Providence, Rhode Island. A
long time ago, in a world far, far away, Keith was a champion
figure skater.
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“If you’re interested in fantasy, giant mechs, or even love stories
with strong characters, I highly recommend Kokoro. 5
hoots!”
– Purple Owl Reviews
“Kokoro promises a gorgeous, rich new world and an exciting
story.”
– Syfy Wire
“Ultimately, Kokoro delivers a fast-paced adventure,
sweeping us off our feet and into the world of Higo. Delving into
new worlds and characters, we see through their eyes and they make
their way into our hearts astonishing us with their love, humbling
us with their bravery, and making us weep with their pain. While on
the surface we see a tale about heroism, action, and finding your
calling, beneath we find a story of forgiveness, inner truth, and
finding our family.”
– Utopia State of Mind
“Kokoro is the sequel to Keith Yatsuhashi’s
book Kojiki and continues where it ended with its
masterful blend of Japanese folklore and science fiction. In many
ways it is a manga or anime in purely written form and those
familiar with that form of storytelling and the tropes that guide
that very genre will enjoy it immensely. The difference between the
sequel and its predecessor is that Kojiki more felt like
an adventure novel, related to tales like Spirited Away,
while Kokoro is more reminiscent
of Robotech or Knights of Sidonia.”
– WARG
“I recommend this book for readers who like a mix of fantasy and
science fiction.”
– A Bohemian Mind at Work
“Kokoro is the sequel to Keith Yatsuhashi’s
book Kojiki and continues where it ended with its
masterful blend of Japanese folklore and science fiction. In many
ways it is a manga or anime in purely written form and those
familiar with that form of storytelling and the tropes that guide
that very genre will enjoy it immensely. The difference between the
sequel and its predecessor is that Kojiki more felt like
an adventure novel, related to tales like Spirited Away,
while Kokoro is more reminiscent
of Robotech or Knights of Sidonia.”
– WARG
“Kokoro is a loving homage to mecha anime and manga. I got
really strong Neon Genesis Evangelion vibes throughout
the whole book, which was not a bad thing… Really fast, and really
engaging.”
– Crosshatches
PRAISE FOR KOJIKI
“Great. Beautifully crafted; well-written, with a loving attention
to detail. Among the best of its genre.”
– Japanator
“If you are looking for an exciting fantasy novel, I definitely
recommend that you give Kojiki a try. You won’t be
disappointed.”
– Masquerade Crew
“I had a great time reading this book”. 5/5*
– Blogger’s Bookshelf
“A unique spin on fantasy, a space where dragons and elementals war
with each other over broken Tokyo – then this book is worth your
time.”
– Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviews
“Recommended.”
– The Curious SFF Reader
“I’m a huge fan of books that send me on spiraling internet
searches, digital walkabouts that start in one
place, and wind up somewhere completely
different. Kojiki is one of those books, spinning
away from a neat, accessible introduction into an exploration of a
myriad of creatures and the worlds to contain them.”
– B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
“In many ways, Kojiki is a metaphor for discovering your
heritage and engaging with your roots, especially as a
second-generation immigrant. Rooting the novel in Keiko’s real
world, relatable struggles gives the story depth and helps anchor
its wonderful flights of fancy.”
– Fantasy Faction
“A win for Keith Yatsuhashi.”
– The Silver Words
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