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The Sandman: The Dream Hunters

Neil Gaiman · 128 pages

East Asian MythologyJapanShapeshiftersLyrical Prose
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Red Winter

Annette Marie · 346 pages

Emi is the kamigakari. In a few short months, her life as a mortal will end and her new existence as the human host of a goddess will begin. Carefully hidden from those who would destroy her, she has prepared her mind, body, and soul to unite with the goddess-and not once has she doubted her chosen fate. Shiro is a yokai, a spirit of the earth, an enemy of the goddess Emi will soon host. Mystery s

East Asian MythologyJapanShapeshiftersAtmospheric
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Autumn Princess, Dragon Child

Lian Hearn · 288 pages

East Asian MythologyJapanAtmosphericMultiple POV
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Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 5

Julietta Suzuki

East Asian MythologyJapanShapeshiftersFantasy
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The Spear Cuts Through Water

Simon Jimenez · 525 pages

East Asian MythologyLyrical ProseAtmosphericMultiple POV
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Shirahime-Syo

CLAMP · 128 pages

Legends say that when it snows, it is because the snow princess is crying. From CLAMP, creators of Chobits and Cardcaptor Sakura, comes a collection of five tragic tales, all connected by the bond of snow. Shirahime-syo is CLAMP's return to traditional Japanese form and storytelling. Featuring luscious watercolors and gentle brushstrokes, it is a beautiful departure from CLAMP's usual fare. Discov

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InuYasha: Turning Back Time

Rumiko Takahashi · 186 pages

Kagome, a young school girl from modern-day Japan, gets pulled into a time portal and transported back to feudal Japan where she discovers that her destiny is linked to that of Inu-Yasha, a doglike half-demon, and together, they search for the Shikon Jewel which can fulfull the dreams of any man or monster.

East Asian MythologyJapanShapeshiftersFantasy
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Dragon Sword and Wind Child

Noriko Ogiwara

Raised in the ancient Japanese village of Hashiba, fifteen-year-old Saya discovers that she is the reincarnation of the Water Maiden, princess of the underworld, who must try to reconcile the powers of heaven and earth.

East Asian MythologyJapanAtmosphericFantasy
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Spirited Away, Volume 1

Hayao Miyazaki, Yuji Oniki, Cindy Davis Hewitt · 172 pages

East Asian MythologyJapanAtmosphericFantasy
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Water Moon

Samantha Sotto Yambao · 384 pages

**A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike and enchanting fantasy novel.** On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life

JapanLyrical ProseAtmosphericMultiple POV
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Natsume's Book of Friends, Vol. 5

Yuki Midorikawa · 155 pages

Takashi believes he has been able to balance yokai and friends, but finds it difficult to keep spirits and demons at bay while studying with classmates at a country inn.

East Asian MythologyJapanAtmosphericFantasy
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Heart of the Sun Warrior

Sue Lynn Tan · 480 pages

East Asian MythologyLyrical ProseAtmosphericFantasy
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To the Sky Kingdom

Tang Qi, Tang Qi Gong Zi · 458 pages

East Asian MythologyShapeshiftersLyrical ProseFantasy
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Endsinger

Jay Kristoff · 556 pages

"With Stormdancer, Jay Kristoff came roaring onto the fantasy scene--he has been praised as "the master of unique and intense plots and huge twists" (USAToday.com), while critics raved about the novel, calling it "[A] fast-paced, fantastical adventure [that] is sharp as a Shogun's sword." (The LA Times). And with healthy sales in hardcover and electronic--fueled by Jay's inventive, enthusiastic, a

East Asian MythologyJapanMultiple POVFantasy
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1Q84

Haruki Murakami · 925 pages

The novel is a sub-melodramatic sentimental metafictional love story in a ficticious world with two moons in the sky, a thriller packed with cults, assassinations and grotesque sex (newyorkobserver). The title is a play on the Japanese pronunciation of the year 1984 of George Orwell. The novel was longlisted for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize and placed No. 2 in Amazon.com's top books of the y

JapanAtmosphericLyrical ProseFantasy
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Forever

Maggie Stiefvater · 416 pages

Sam has always loved grace. As a wolf, he watched her from afar. As a boy, he held her in his arms. Now facing life without her, Sam will do anything to keep grace safe. Even if it means risking everything he has. Anything, as long as their love can survive....

ShapeshiftersLyrical ProseAtmosphericMultiple POV
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The Mermaid of Black Conch: A novel

Monique Roffey · 240 pages

Lyrical ProseAtmosphericMultiple POVFantasy
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Mushishi, Vol. 2

Yuki Urushibara · 240 pages

East Asian MythologyJapanAtmosphericFantasy
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The Samurai's Garden

Gail Tsukiyama · 211 pages

On the eve of the Second World War, a young Chinese man is sent to his family's summer home in Japan to recover from tuberculosis. He will rest, swim in the salubrious sea, and paint in the brilliant shoreside light. It will be quiet and solitary. But he meets four local residents - a lovely young Japanese girl and three older people. What then ensues is a tale that readers will find at once clas

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Fruits Basket, Vol. 7

Natsuki Takaya · 169 pages

Kyo disappeared because he felt guilty about his role in Tohru's mother's death. How will he now react when Tohru tells him how she really feels about him?!

JapanEast Asian MythologyShapeshifters
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Axie Oh · 325 pages

East Asian MythologyLyrical ProseAtmosphericFantasy
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Storm

Amanda Sun · 304 pages

Katie finally uncovers the terrible secret about her boyfriend Tomohiro--that he is descended from ancient Japanese gods and heir to a tragedy that occurred long ago, a tragedy that is about to repeat.

East Asian MythologyJapanFantasyRomance
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The Hounding

Xenobe Purvis · 240 pages

Lyrical ProseShapeshiftersAtmosphericMultiple POV

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