Having read THE KITSUNE by LILA DUBOIS. I can tell you it was a heart-warming tale with just the right amount of sensuality to keep the reader interested. It is well written and fast paced with beautiful imagery. The book starts out with a hook and just keeps reeling you in. There is never a time where I started to loose interest. It was fast paced and kept the readers attention at all times. If you enjoy learning or reading about Japanese legends and folklore you will defiantly enjoy this book.

The story is about a young man who denies his heritage and is in pain. A kitsune / a Japanese fox spirit is sent to help him deal with his pain and the reader is along for the ride.

As the story unfolds the reader sees the relationship between the two main characters grow. We learn the how and whys of what the young man has gone through in his life and just why he is the way he his. You get to see the importance of family and faith as well.

It was very interesting to see how the man dealt with the things in his life from work to friends and lovers. As the man is half Japanese and half American he has two heritages to deal with.

Being half Chinese myself I very much related to what the character went through but you do not have to be of Oriental descent to enjoy this story. All the love and magic in this story make it a beautiful read about being true to one self.

All in all THE KITSUNE was well written and the scenes flowed nicely, never a dull spot and the imagery was beautiful and never overwhelming. A most enjoyable read that makes me want to look and see what other stories this author has written.

Book Summary

On the anniversary of Joe’s mother’s death he breaks his own rules and has a one night stand with an exotic stranger. Sakura is unlike any woman Joe’s ever met: smart, beautiful, and very quirky. That’s because Sakura isn’t like any woman he’s know before--she’s not human. Sakura’s a kitsune, a mystical Japanese fox who can take on the form of a woman, on a mission: help Joe discover his Japanese heritage and make peace with his past. They didn’t say anything about falling in love with him…