Never Die is an incredibly well-paced adventure story that I would love to see an animated adaptation of. Filled with exciting battles, fascinating creatures of legend, and engaging characters, this book is a ton of fun. The story was imaginative and unique and I found it very well-written.

Hosa is a sort of analogue of feudal-Japan, made up of individual nations led by kings. In recent history, the nations have been conquered by the Emperor of Ten Kings - a brutal tyrant who has enforced peace through violence and fear.

Ein is an 8-year-old boy who has been given the power to bring people back from the dead in order to complete the mission given to him by a shinigami: Kill the Emperor of Ten Kings. To succeed in his mission, he tracks down heroes of legend and returns them to life to serve him in his quest.
Itami Cho is an Ipian Shintei - a swordswoman whose goal in swordsmanship is to help others - and is the legendary hero known as The Whispering Blade. She is the first of the heroes brought back by Ein, and agrees to help him in exchange for being brought back. She strives to act honorably and struggles with feeling like she’s failed oaths made in the past. She’s a compelling character.
Zhihao Cheng is known as The Emerald Wind and though the stories make him out to be a hero, he is in fact a bandit. He insists he is not a hero, that he does not belong in the group, and that the stories are not accurate. He is a reluctant hero, likable and fun to follow. He and Cho serve as our main POV characters, and much of the story is told from their perspectives.
Several other legendary heroes are also added to the group on their quest, and I found each hero to be distinct and interesting in their own way.

Readers looking for exciting fights, a fast-paced adventure, and excellent characters will enjoy this book.

5/5, well-paced, interesting characters, fascinating story, all-around a very enjoyable book.