Courtney Alameda is a writer, veteran bookseller, and librarian.
Her debut novel, Shutter, was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award and
hailed as a "standout in the genre" by School Library Journal. She
also wrote the YA novel Pitch Dark--a Junior Library Guild
selection--as well as Sisters of Sorrow, a comic book series she
cowrote with Sons of Anarchy screenwriter Kurt Sutter. She holds a
degree in English literature with an emphasis on creative writing.
A Northern California native, she now resides in Idaho with her
husband, legions of books, and a tiny five-pound cat with a giant
personality. Learn more about her at courtneyalameda.com.
Valynne E. Maetani is a writer and member of We Need Diverse Books.
Her debut novel, Ink and Ashes, was the winner of Tu Books' New
Visions Award and an Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
Honor, was a Junior Library Guild selection and a Kirkus Reviews
Best Book, and received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and
School Library Journal. She has a bachelor's degree from the
University of Pennsylvania and now resides in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Visit her online at www.valynne.com.
“Kira is a satisfying heroine, and her personal struggles between familial expectations and loyalty to the family shrine add complexity to her journey. Fresh urban fantasy grounded in Japanese culture.” -- Kirkus Reviews"Kira is a distinctly Japanese character whose sensibilities are refreshingly un-Westernized. Fans of Julie Kagawa's Shadow of the Fox and Kat Cho's Wicked Fox will also appreciate the vivid, sometimes gruesome, writing reminiscent of punchy anime dialogue." -- Publishers Weekly"The arresting action and imagery are engrossing. Perfect for fans of Japanese folklore and manga similar to Death Note." -- Booklist"Many cool monsters and some suspense keep the pages turning, with a bit of romance and banter." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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