Books like Ink by Amanda Sun
Following a heartbreaking family loss, sixteen‑year‑old Katie Greene is thrust to Shizuoka, Japan, with only her aunt for company. Struggling with language barriers, unfamiliar customs, and the strange demands of Japanese daily life, Katie feels isolated and unsure of her place.
In her new school, she encounters the quiet star of the kendo team, Tomohiro. His mysterious scar and the power of his drawings soon reveal a startling secret: Tomo is tied to ancient Japanese deities. As Katie’s presence awakens and magnifies his abilities, they both become targets of unseen forces.
Caught between a dangerous mystique and a fragile new friendship, Katie must decide whether to stay and face the unknown or find a way back home, all while navigating adolescence, friendship, and the weight of a prophecy that could endanger them both.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Amanda Sun
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