The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker "Sharp and seductive…a fantasy with teeth." —Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand LanternsA girl of two worlds, accepted by none… A half Reaper, half Shinigami soul collector seeks her destiny in this haunting and compulsively readable dark fantasy duology set in 1890s Japan. Death is her destiny.Half British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami, Ren Scarborough has been collecting souls in the London streets for centuries. Expected to obey the harsh hierarchy of the Reapers who despise her, Ren conceals her emotions and avoids her tormentors as best she can.When her failure to control her Shinigami abilities drives Ren out of London, she flees to Japan to seek the acceptance shes never gotten from her fellow Reapers. Accompanied by her younger brother, the only being on earth to care for her, Ren enters the Japanese underworld to serve the Goddess of Death…only to learn that here, too, she must prove herself worthy. Determined to earn respect, Ren accepts an impossible task—find and eliminate three dangerous Yokai demons—and learns how far shell go to claim her place at Deaths side.Dont miss the must-read sequel coming in 2022! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Kylie Lee Baker is the author of young adult and adult novels. Her writing is informed by her heritage (Japanese, Chinese, and Irish) and her experiences living abroad. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing and Spanish and an M.S. in Library and Information Science. Review "Sharp and seductive…a fantasy with teeth." —Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns"The Keeper of Night is an absolutely thrilling tale of one girls search for identity and a sense of belonging. With its rich worldbuilding, high-stakes and well-drawn characters, Kylie Lee Baker has created a must-read tale." —June Hur, author of The Silence of Bones"A triumphant debut, this thrilling fantasy tackles death, clad with a heroine unafraid to wrench a soul from the depths of a being and venture to the darkest of underworlds. A must for those in search of a place to call their own." —SLJ, starred review"Dark, gruesome—and absolutely captivating." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Bakers debut is atmospheric... A cliff-hanger ending will have readers anxiously awaiting the final title in this duology." —Booklist"Bakers vivid prose seamlessly blends Japanese mythology with a Victorian setting... An action-filled plot ensures that this debut rarely lags, and the relationship between Ren and Neven additionally infuses the duology opener with a core of warmth." —Publishers Weekly"With themes of belonging, identity, family, and love, The Keeper of Night is a wickedly delightful read that perfectly blends a rich historical setting with magic and mystery." —The Nerd Daily"With thought-provoking themes, masterful plotting, and compelling characters, The Keeper of Night is an intriguing and consuming YA fantasy." —YA Books Central Review Quote "Sharp and seductive...a fantasy with teeth." --Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns "The Keeper of Night is an absolutely thrilling tale of one girls search for identity and a sense of belonging. With its rich worldbuilding, high-stakes and well-drawn characters, Kylie Lee Baker has created a must-read tale." --June Hur, author of The Silence of Bones "Dark, gruesome--and absolutely captivating." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Bakers debut is atmospheric... A cliff-hanger ending will have readers anxiously awaiting the final title in this duology." --Booklist Details ISBN1335915796 Author Kylie Lee Baker Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1335915796 ISBN-13 9781335915795 Format Paperback Series Number 1 Publication Date 2022-10-27 Place of Publication Richmond AU Release Date 2022-10-27 NZ Release Date 2022-10-27 UK Release Date 2022-10-27 Pages 384 Audience Teenage / Young adult DEWEY FIC Audience Age 13 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Edition Description First Time Trade Series The Keeper of Night duology Imprint Inkyard Press Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2022-10-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138940671;

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