Hyo the Hellmaker

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Author: Ikemoto Ghosh, Mina Interest age: from c 13 yearsPublished on 14 March 2024 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 544 pages198 x 130 x 42 | 472g A breath-taking Y A fantasy, illustrated with stunningJapanese-inspired artwork by the author, perfect for fans of LeighBardugo, Xiran Jay Zhao and R.F. Kuang. Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyorsof artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies. They'll make it personal... But for a price!Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker. But when a curse destroys her village,she and her brother are forced to flee to the Island of Onogoro- a place where Gods live among humans. Hyo expects the bodies when they show up, but as she invetigatesshe is drawn into a tangled web of ens, death, conspiracy andsecrets. A unique YA debut from author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh.This beautiful package is highly illustrated with Manga styleart. Drawing on Japanese traditions and classic mystery storytelling,Hyo's world will captivate readers from start to finish. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Iron Widowand Spirited Away.'A vividly imagined fantasy like no other. Hyo theHellmaker hurtles the reader into a rich multilayered plotfilled with curses, gods and a touch of the macabre. With stunningillustrations and a plot that keeps twisting, Hyo will satisfyboth the mystery and anime fans alike.' - Eliza Chan, authorof Fathomfolk Show more