The Omen Girl
The Omen Girl by Yueh Yang is a young adult fantasy novel published by Wattpad Books on October 7, 2025. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Sozo, a girl marked by a curse that has led her to be labeled a monster and forced to live in hiding. As she navigates a dangerous world, Sozo discovers her unique ability to conceal her curse, which becomes crucial as she enters the perilous Decade Race of Stars, where the stakes are high and the prize is a single wish.
Readers will find a richly developed world inspired by Asian culture, where themes of class differences and social challenges intertwine with Sozo’s journey. As she grapples with her identity and the expectations placed upon her, Sozo faces difficult choices that test her loyalty and courage, especially as she forms a bond with Naqi, who offers her the kindness she has long been denied. The narrative explores the complexities of friendship, ambition, and the sacrifices one must make in the pursuit of dreams, all while confronting the monsters that lurk both within and outside.
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A chosen-one YA fantasy debut novel inspired by Asian culture with a richly developed world–perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Amélie Wen Zhao, and Sue Lynn Tan.
Sozo was born cursed. Called a monster. Raised to hide. But Sozo is done running.
Abandoned by her parents when her Omen stain appeared, Sozo survives the streets through her secret weapon: her ability to conceal her curse. It’s a rare talent that her shadowy mentor, Esp, sees as the key to infiltrating and competing in the Decade Race of Stars.
The race is deadly, but the prize is irresistible: a single wish for anything. Esp dreams of using it to reshape the world, and Sozo convinces herself the risk is worth it, but keeping her stain hidden–and her monstrous side in check–is harder with every challenge, especially when sunny Naqi enters the picture, offering her kindness and friendship she was never allowed.
As Sozo fights to survive the race, doubts creep in. Should she claim the wish for Esp no matter the cost? But what if it hurts Naqi?
With monsters lurking inside and out, Sozo must decide whose future she’s fighting for and if she’s willing to pay the ultimate price.
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