The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi IshiguroMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Unlike her father Sir Kazuo Ishiguro in terms of style, Naomi Ishiguro makes her mark with a sprawling, lavish cyberpunk fantasy that owes much to not only its anime inspirations, but also to the likes of the leading fantasy ladies of the 21st century who came before her. Leigh Bardugo in particular comes to mind, as does Hafsah Faisal. But it also feels like a slow-burning Ghibli masterpiece in text form, ready and waiting for its own eventual film adaptation - and if Naomi Ishiguro is half as successful as her father, it won’t be long before that adaptation comes along to bring this book even more to life than ever.
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