E-novella / Short Story
Paper Gods #0.5
June 2013 from Harlequin Teen
free download
Synopsis:
Meet two teens whose worlds are about to change forever in this paranormal Young Adult novella, a prequel to Ink by debut author Amanda Sun…
Katie Greene’s worst nightmare comes true when her mother dies, and she’s devastated to learn that she will have to leave the only home she’s ever known. Desperate to find where she belongs, she must decide if she has what it takes to start a new life across the ocean.
For Yuu Tomohiro, every day is a nightmare. He struggles to control his strange ability, and keeps everyone at a distance so they won’t get hurt—even his girlfriend, Myu. At night, a shadow haunts his dreams, and a mysterious woman torments him with omens of death and destruction. But these haunting premonitions are only the beginning…
(from Goodreads)
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A very interesting prequel for me as I found myself both confused and fascinated! With Ink taking place in Japan, I assumed there would be a lot of new to me elements but what I wasn't prepared for was how the inclusion of so many Japanese terms and names would throw me off. Some things are explained but still, I had a hard time keeping track of everyone.Things were a little easier the more I read but I don't think I'll be able to keep names straight (especially because different people call people different things at different times). I'm pretty sure I know all the big players but I'll have to wait and see how reading Ink goes.
Shadow gives us two points of view and while I wasn't really drawn to either character I am curious to see how their lives interweave.
If you're thinking about reading Ink but haven't decided yet, I think Shadow will go a long way in helping you make up your mind.
Rating:
3.5 / 5 Stars
I have read Ink but not the novella! It was really good! The names were hard to keep up with but after a while you get used to it! The story is amazing!
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