Tokyopop continues its trend of light novel releases and "Twelve Kingdoms" is undeniably an investment worth making. "Sea of Shadows," volume one of seven epic chapters within the series, gives us a whopping 450-page saga sure to please any reader. If you even remotely enjoyed "Vision of Escaflowne" and "Fushigi Yugi: Mysterious Play," or have already seen the "Twelve Kingdoms" anime, you'll fall head over heels for this one.So let's get this little tidbit out of the way: Tokyopop does another horrendous job by way of front covers for its light novels. "Twelve Kingdoms" is no exception. So with that said, let's get to it.
Yoko, a seemingly ordinary high school girl and class president, has always been a good daughter and student who has never caused anyone any trouble. Yes, we've all heard this story before, but this is where the familiarity ends. One day at school, Yoko is confronted by a strange man named Keiki, and is suddenly whisked off to a new world full of demons and the like with a thirst for her blood. All alone, brandishing only a sword given to her by Keiki, she treks this new world in search for answers and is thrown into a plethora of battles. What she learns through her journey will shock her.
Fuyumi Ono gives us a lengthy geography lesson that easily paints a picture in the readers mind amidst all the excitment, and sets up the 7-part saga nicely. Her details depict an environment right out of chinese mythology. This story has something for everyone. No word yet on the Volume 2 release date.
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