Seven Deadly Shadows
Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda, published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 26, 2021, is a young adult fiction novel that presents a thrilling retelling of Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai. The story follows seventeen-year-old Kira Fujikawa, who faces bullying at school and neglect at home while grappling with the ability to see yokai, the ghosts and demons of Kyoto. As the threat of the demon king Shuten-doji looms, Kira must confront her fears and seek help from seven powerful death gods to prevent a catastrophic end to the world.
In this engaging narrative, readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and elements of fantasy as Kira navigates her challenges and assembles her unlikely team. The plot intertwines themes of courage and friendship against a backdrop of paranormal occurrences and folklore. With a page count of 384, this edition invites readers into a richly imagined world where Kira’s journey to save humankind unfolds amidst the looming threat of eternal darkness.
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This thrilling YA retelling of Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai features a girl tasked with saving the world from eternal darkness. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and Marie Lu.
Seventeen-year-old Kira Fujikawa has never had it easy. She’s bullied by the popular girls in school. Her parents ignore her. And she’s also plagued with a secret: She can see yokai, the ghosts and demons that haunt the streets of Kyoto.
But things accelerate from bad to worse when she learns that Shuten-doji, the demon king, will rise at the next blood moon to hunt down an ancient relic and bring the world to a catastrophic end.
Not exactly skilled at fighting anything, much less the dead, Kira enlists the aid of seven powerful death gods to help her slay Shuten-doji. They include Shiro, a kitsune with boy-band looks who is more flirtatious than helpful, and O-bei, a regal demon courtier with reasons of her own for getting involved.
As the confrontation with Shuten-doji draws nearer, the fate of Japan hangs in the balance. Can Kira save humankind? Or will the demon king succeed in bringing eternal darkness upon the world?
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