Seven Deadly Shadows
Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda, published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2020, 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 challenges both at school and at home, compounded by her unique ability to see yokai—ghosts and demons that inhabit Kyoto. As the threat of the demon king Shuten-doji looms, Kira must confront her fears and enlist the help of seven powerful death gods to prevent a catastrophic end to the world.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and elements of fantasy as Kira navigates her complex reality. The narrative explores themes of courage and friendship while incorporating aspects of Japanese folklore and supernatural elements. With a page count of 384, this edition immerses readers in a world where Kira’s quest to save humankind unfolds against a backdrop of ghost stories and paranormal challenges.
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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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