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Mining philosophy, science fiction and Japanese mythology to craft a mature, compelling story of loss and tragedy, Kumagai spins the tale of a Japan fractured in time by an earthquake caused by an infamous monster * Waterstones The Books You Need to Read in 2023 * An outstanding debut, this is a unique and ambitious story of grief and coming of age, woven around a rich backdrop of Japanese folklore, culture and magical realism. * The Observer * Kumagai's exquisite debut moves effortlessly between lyrical reflections and contemporary teenage concerns * The Irish Times * Excellent, evocative and thoughtful with genuine depth... I feel as if I'm in the hands of a writer who knows what she's doing -- Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, Everything Sensational. Breathtakingly original and beautifully written. - Katya Balen, winner of the YOTO Carnegie Medal 2022 A beautifully written, engrossing story about love, grief, and the passing of time * Irish Times * An unforgettable debut... Kumagai's writing is elegant and consistently excellent, and her capacity for immersive world-building is incredibly impressive * Books Ireland * With this book, Kumagai establishes herself as a powerful voice in YA fiction. I cannot recommend highly enough... an exquisitely crafted story of love, loss and belonging...sings with myth, mystery and the quest for connection. - Deirdre Sullivan, author of Savage Her Reply This thought-provoking debut combines magical realism and Japanese myths with an exploration of grief, time and memory * The Bookseller * Part thriller, part speculative fiction, this incredible debut, about an earthquake in Japan that fractures time itself, is beautifully written and beautifully presented * North Norfolk Living * Sublime...a rewarding, thought-provoking read * Irish Independent *