Jodi meadows, author of incarnate and asunder an imaginative and totally unique debut. She was born in deep river, canada, a very small town without traffic lights or buses, and where stranger safety. Im reading drowned by nichola reilly, about a future world that is almost entirely under water. Reading this book was like watching a checklist of of i preconceptions of japan via animejdrama and ii a stereotypical paranormal romance. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Ink the paper gods book 1 kindle edition by sun, amanda. Amanda sun did a nice job sculpting this story, relatable characters and making me feel like i was experiencing japan from across the globe. Amanda sun, also known as sunsama by her fans, is a ya author and proud nerdfighter an online group founded by the vlogbrothers. Adriana has read 1 book toward her goal of 70 books. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Amanda sun weaves together two tales of love, ink and magic in this companion novella to the paper gods series.
I also learned that kanji were originally developed to. Jul 31, 2015 storm is fastpaced and creative beyond the bounds i expected from amanda sunand i never exactly criticized her previous two novels for their lack of creativity. She was born in deep river, canada, a very small town without traffic lights or buses, and where stranger safety was comprised of what to do if you see a bearor skunk. On the heels of a family tragedy, the last thing katie greene wants to do is. She also throws in some japanese periodically in the book to add to the authentic feel. Youve got bento lunch boxes, sakura viewings, and ramen dates. I look forward to continuing katie and tomos story and see where the ink leads them. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Sun writes with the vibrato of an opera singer in which each sentence read echoes, allowing for a favorable appraisal of her story. It is currently an outofprint book, though the trademark is still held by scholastic pr. Ink tinta amanda sun dream memories blog literario.
She doesnt know the language, she can barely hold a pair of chopsticks and she cant seem to get the hang of taking her shoes off whenever she enters a building. Ink ink is in their blood on the heels of a family tragedy, katie greene moves halfway around the world to live with her aunt in shizuoka, japan. Growing up, i was very inspired by jane yolen, particularly her pit dragon trilogy. This is a book for any school life anime fan, and a decent read for anyone who is in between books. I liked how the author amanda sun used her own life experiences of living in japanese to make the story feel real. Ink by amanda sun, 9780373210718, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Book addicts, welcome to our first event of the fantastic flying book club.
A long, long time ago, before the world was as we know it, izanami and izanagi came into being. When she first moved to japan, american katie green had no idea she would get caught in a battle between the japanese mafia and the supernatural forces that have governed japan for most of its history. When you read a lot of books, especially ya, sometimes they tend to blur altogether. Amanda harte books list of books by author amanda harte. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tinta.
Read rain the paper gods, book 3 by amanda sun available from rakuten kobo. Join facebook to connect with amanda book and others you may know. Two of the first of the ancient gods of japan, they crafted the world from ink and their own imaginations. An interesting, alluring, boy with strange powers, and an outsider or as this book calls her a gaijin who becomes obsessed with him and they fall in love. Author amanda sun does a fairly good job creating an atmospheric novel set in a japanese high school. A large portion of this book is dedicated to finding out about tomohiros gift and this book has set itself up nicely for several sequel novels which i look forward to reading. Ink by amanda sun ive been looking forward to this book for over a year. There are some ya books that actually work with cultures in a supernatural way that dont feel like cultural appropriation, i recently loved tessa grattons the lost sun. The paper gods series, which includes ink, rain, and storm, was inspired by her time living in osaka and traveling throughout japan. It was published by scholastic press in 1984, and is 346 pages long. Tomo is able to draw on the power of the kami, the powerful beings that once controlled japan and are remembered by most japanese as the spirits that embody nature. It is the first in the sunfire series of thirtytwo books. When she first moved to japan, american katie green had no idea she would get caught in a battle between the japanese mafia and the supernatural forces that have.
Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email. Libro nuevo o segunda mano, sinopsis, resumen y opiniones. This book kind if had that kind if manga plot feel and i loved it. Despite the danger, katie is determined to stay put. On the following pages youll find more information about all the books ive published. Not looking forward like hey, that book sounds nice, add it and then forget about it. The concept of ink is interesting and unique, but it has a very twilight feel. If you like this sound of this book, check out these. Stuck with her aunt in shizuoka, japan, katie feels lost. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
I actually have this one on my shelf, but still need to read it. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. Not only is amanda s knowledge on the background of her book captivating, but the fact that she can use this knowledge to her advantage is intriguing to many readers and suggests promising sequels. A long, long time ago, before the world was as we want to read.
Homesick and griefstricken, katie struggles to adjust to a foreign culture and language while trying to navigate the social hierarchy of a japanese high school. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ink the paper gods book 1. If you want to know whats coming up next then check out my blog on this site or follow me on twitter and facebook. Amanda sun was born in deep river, ontario, and now lives in toronto. I do remember that the first scene in the book has katie forgetting to get her shoes after school and being worried about doing. I write stories set in japan, on floating continents, and everywhere in between. Im a writer from liverpool and although ive been publishing books since 2012, i still pinch myself to see my books on actual bookshelves not to mention virtual ones too. Amanda sun, also known as sun sama by her fans, is a ya author and proud nerdfighter an online group founded by the vlogbrothers. Ink is amanda suns debut novel and a start to a new series called the paper gods. I also write epic fantasies and short fiction for awardwinning anthologies.
The paper gods series, which includes ink, rain, and storm, was inspired by her time living in osaka and travelling throughout japan. From that moment i was fascinated by the kami and the myths surrounding them. Ive waited so long for ink to come out and ive finally got a copy pretty, pretty, pretty is probably the first thing i have to say about ink. I write ya set in japan that involves kendo, dangerous monsters, knife fights, and hot boys with spiky hair. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 326 pages and is available in paperback format. Amanda sun has set up a very interesting premise with this book. His tough attitude seems meant to keep her at a distance, and when. Ink debut novel from amanda sunbook trailer youtube. All the news, gossip and pictures about amanda seyfried the sun. Heir to the sky, a new ya fantasy, is out april 2016. From that moment i was fascinated by the kami andmore when i was little i had a book of myths, and one of the stories was about amaterasu and the cave.
Amanda seyfried all the news, gossip and pictures the sun. Amanda sun s ink is a captivating story of love, passion, and the choices people make to keep themselves safe. Along with a reading nurse, we are opening this new sect. July 02, 20 sixteenyearold katie green is a displaced american orphan who moves in with her aunt in japan. About the author amanda sun was born in deep river, ontario, and now lives in toronto. I also write short fiction for awardwinning anthologies. Jun 25, 20 amanda sun has set up a very interesting premise with this book. When katie meets aloof but gorgeous tomohiro, the star of the schools kendo team, she is intrigued by him. On the heels of a family tragedy, katie greene must move halfway across the world. Author of the paper gods, a ya trilogy set in japan.
Is there one that has changed your life and outlook. The stunningly pretty book cover of amanda sun s debut ya fantasy, ink. I noticed that the sequel is due out very soon, so ill have to bump it up the tbr pile. Amanda sun author alexandra sanchez translator 2014. What books have you read that inspired you the most. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Welcome to the website of amanda sun, ya and fantasy author. The most unique aspects of this plot is the kami and their powers involving ink, but it has all the typical ya characters and themes. The first edition of the novel was published in june 8th 20, and was written by amanda sun. Tinta oz editorial spanish edition and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Ink by amanda sun book trailer australian version youtube. See more ideas about amanda, ink and romance books online.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Amanda sun when i was little i had a book of myths, and one of the stories was about amaterasu and the cave. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education. A book needs a certain quality to stand out amongst the rapidly growing genre, and amanda sun s new book. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The mysterious guy whos untouchable and elusive and the girl who pines for him isnt anything new in ya literature. Alexandra bailey did a beautiful job narrating this exciting tale and did a nice job with the japanese phrases. A good alternate title for this post would be what i get for judging a book by its cover.
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