Ink

Description: The first novel in The Paper Gods series. After a family tragedy, lonely Katie Greene moves in with her aunt in Japan. When Katie meets aloof Tomohiro, she is intrigued by him. Tomo is somehow connected to the Kami, powerful ancient beings who once ruled JapanNand as feelings develop between Katie and Tomo, things begin to spiral out of control.

Brief description: Amanda Sun was born in Deep River, Ontario, and now lives in Toronto. The Paper Gods series, which includes Ink, Rain, and Storm, was inspired by her time living in Osaka and traveling throughout Japan. She is an avid video gamer and cosplayer. Visit her on the web at www.amandasunbooks.com and on twitter @Amanda_Sun.

Review Quotes: "Readers will come away more enlightened about contemporary Japanese high schools...an enjoyable peek at a world very different from America, yet inhabited by people whose hearts are utterly familiar." -Publishers Weekly

"The descriptions of life in Japan...create a strong sense of place, and set an exotic backdrop for this intriguing series opener by a debut author." -Booklist

"The unique setting and observing how Katie learns to live in...foreign surroundings...make this story special." -VOYA

"The work of a master storyteller." -Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Fey series

"A modern day fairytale." -Amber Benson of TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer and author of the Calliope Reaper-Jones novels

"A captivating story of love, passion, and the choices people make to keep themselves safe." -Jodi Meadows, author of Incarnate and Asunder

"Ink is a book that you sit down to read when you have a spare few minutes and then you look up and hours have passed a completely captivating story." -Book Passage Bookstore