M.H. Boroson's *Ghost Eye* is an above-average debut novel that offers plenty to enjoy for fans of urban fantasy and historical fantasy alike. It calls to mind a blend of Maxine Hong Kingston and Liz Williams' *Snake Agent*. The story centers on Xian Li-lin, a young widow with 'ghost eyes,' living in 1898 San Francisco with her emotionally reserved father. They serve as priest and priestess in the Maoshan tradition: “we are ghost hunters, spirit mediums, and exorcists. When creatures out of nig...

2.5/5 starsThe things I liked:*The cultural/folktale aspects of the book, *Ghost Eye*. *Mr. Yanqiu – because he is a rad little eyeball.*The spirits. Especially Mr. Yanqiu and the cat.*Bok Choy- because he is an unpredictable character.Not so much:*The monotony of the story. After a while the story fell into a boring rhythm of fight, look for solutions, fail in obtaining/getting solutions, fight some more. At first this was exciting, but by the end I was eagerly waiting for the story to wrap-up....

If you're into historical fiction with a dash of fantasy, then M.H. Boroson's *Ghost Eye* is definitely worth checking out. It's set in San Francisco's Chinatown in 1898 and really brings to life the struggles of Chinese immigrants trying to hold onto their culture while adapting to a new world. Boroson clearly did their research.But it's not just history; it's fantasy too! The main character, Li-Lin, is a total badass. She's the daughter of an exorcist, can see spirits and demons, and knows her...

A brilliantly written and endlessly fascinating story about Japanese-American people who deal with the spirit world every single day. The characters are absolutely adorable (yes, especially the eye!), and the well-written plot drives this novel straight through to the very end. I adored every single second of it, and I absolutely hated for it to end. I cheered for the good guys, and reveled in the endlessly wondrous worlds they traveled. I definitely highly recommend "Ghost Eye" by M.H. Boroson....

I almost skipped this one, and I'm so glad I didn't. Book Bub can be pretty hit or miss, especially when it comes to diverse reads. There are tons of amazing books with diverse lead characters just begging to be discovered, but somehow *Ghost Eye* by M.H. Boroson landed in my inbox and I snatched it up. Honestly, this would make an amazing Netflix series. You've got a strong Asian heroine, a glimpse into the lives of Chinese immigrants in San Francisco at the turn of the century, ghosts, demons,...

Wow. I absolutely loved this book.It's clear how meticulously researched and richly infused with culture from diverse sources it is. So, first and foremost, kudos to the incredible effort that must have gone into crafting such a well-structured narrative while honoring the culture from which it originates.The story's premise, while not entirely groundbreaking, introduces some fresh twists and turns to the familiar "character can see both the human world and the spirit world" trope, which I thoro...

"My name is Xian Li-lin...and I am a Maoshan Nu Daoshi of the Second Ordination." Li-lin is also a grieving widow and a devoted, obedient daughter. Oh, and she has yin eyes. She sees ghosts, but has to keep it secret to stay the 'good' daughter. No nasty magic allowed. Even though the Maoshan tradition is all about keeping evil spirits away, actually *seeing* ghosts is a no-no. So right from the start, Li-lin is stuck between a rock and a hard place, caught in a loyalty bind while her heart is s...

DNF at 23%Nobody *really* enjoys stories that drag. But with M.H. Boroson's *Ghost Eye*, things moved so blindingly fast that by the end of the first chapter, I was like:The second chapter:The third chapter:You see where I'm going with this?I'm sure plenty of readers will dig that kind of pacing, but not me. Right from the jump, I need *some* kind of backstory, a little setup, maybe even some filler to get a feel for the character, so I can actually care about them. But in *Ghost Eye*, all kinds...

The novel *Ghost Eye* is seriously cool! M.H. Boroson has invented a whole new genre, a blend of kung fu, Daoist magic, crazy monsters, tong wars, an immigrant story, female empowerment, a spiritual journey, and social realism. It’s a wild ride! I had to Google some of this stuff to see what it looks like in real life. 19th-century Chinatown: Yellow paper talismans: Peachwood sword: Creatures: If you're looking for unique fantasy book reviews, grab *Ghost Eye* – you won't be disapp...

An excellent, action-packed read! The female lead is a total badass. If you're looking for a gripping thriller with a strong heroine, definitely check out "Ghost Eye" by M.H. Boroson. Highly recommend for fans of action book reviews!