The Keeper of Night

Name: The Keeper of Night
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SKU: 9781867239345
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By Kylie Lee Baker

Series: The Keeper of Night duology

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Summary

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker follows the journey of Ren Scarborough, a half-Reaper, half-Shinigami, who has long felt out of place in London. Ren flees to Japan to find her mother's people and prove herself as a true Shinigami amid the tensions of balancing two worlds. As she seeks acceptance, Ren confronts dark and mysterious forces that threaten her identity and existence.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to rich fantasy worlds and tales intertwined with Japanese folklore. It follows a half-Reaper, half-Shinigami character on a quest for acceptance, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery. Perfect for those who love gripping adventures and complex characters.

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Series: The Keeper of Night duology

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The Keeper of Night

By Kylie Lee Baker

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The Empress of Time

They had come here expecting to find a runaway orphan, but I would show them a goddess. Half British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami Ren Scarborough is no longer the girl who was chased out of England – she is the Goddess of Death ruling Japan’s underworld. But her problems have never been greater. Her Shinigami see her as a foreigner...

By Kylie Lee Baker

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker is known for its lush and evocative writing, blending Japanese folklore with a haunting narrative. Critics praise its strong character development, particularly the protagonist's complex journey. The book's exploration of identity and belonging resonates with readers, though some mention it may have dark themes for a children's book.

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ISBN: 9781867239345

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Young Adult

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Kylie Lee Baker grew up in Boston and has since lived in Atlanta, Salamanca, and Seoul. Her writing is informed by her heritage (Japanese, Chinese, and Irish), as well as her experiences living abroad as both a student and teacher. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing and Spanish from Emory University and is currently pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science degree at Simmons University. In her free time, she watches horror movies, plays the cello, and bakes too many cookies.

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