Spoiler Free Summary: Because spoilers are just the worst!
Kiamling is a young demon hunter. She's being trained under the very strict eye of her remaining family. (Demon hunting, of course, has risks!) Kiamling is certain that she's on top of things and fins the constant training and criticism to be exhausting. She's become prickly, angry, and suspicious of anyone offering good will. She knows the British are coming in droves to Hong Kong and she's not a fan, but she does take all opportunities to earn a buck off these dunderheads.
During a Hungry Ghost Festival things go awry when the British officers fail to respect the local customs. A beast, unlike anything she's seen before is on the loose. It takes something precious to her, and leaves her vulnerable. Can Kiamling conquer this beast? She'll need to figure it out first. As she's battling, it seems these creatures don't play by the old rules. To win, she'll have to rely on more than just herself. As a reader, I did finally sit down for a mega 3 hour reading session to finish this one, because I needed to know what happens ASAP.
This is a unique and inventive "East Meets West" novel where frightening British fables mix with terrifying Chinese folklore.
I loved the action scenes- on par with any RPG lit type novel, a funky love triangle which IS safe for work and for young adults, and learning a little bit more about the intersection of British and Chinese culture.
This is one to pop on your TBR. It comes out July 28 and if the cover is as gorgeous as the cover on the E-galley, I am also going to love it for it's artistic cover!
First Published : 7/28/26
Pages: 400
Available as an Audio Book : Yes
Trigger Warnings: Death, monsters, brothels, kidnapping, paranormal happenings, law enforcement, drug use/abuse, (this is not a full list, read responsibly)
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