Hyo the Hellmaker

A breath-taking YA fantasy, illustrated with stunning Japanese-inspired artwork by the author, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Xiran Jay Zhao and R.F. Kuang. Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies. They'll make it personal... But for a price! Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker. But when a curse destroys her village, she and her brother are forced to flee to the Island of Onogoro - a place where Gods live among humans. Hyo expects the bodies when they show up, but as she invetigates she is drawn into a tangled web of ens, death, conspiracy and secrets. A unique YA debut from author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh. This beautiful package is highly illustrated with Manga style art. Drawing on Japanese traditions and classic mystery storytelling, Hyo's world will captivate readers from start to finish. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Iron Widow and Spirited Away. "A vividly imagined fantasy like no other. Hyo the Hellmaker hurtles the reader into a rich multilayered plot filled with curses, gods and a touch of the macabre. With stunning illustrations and a plot that keeps twisting, Hyo will satisfy both the mystery and anime fans alike." - Eliza Chan, author of Fathomfolk

Product details

• Authors: Mina Ikemoto Ghosh, Mina Ikemoto Gosh, Mina Ikemoto Ghosh
• Assisted by: Mina Ikemoto Ghosh (Illustration)
• Publisher: Scholastic UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.03.2024
• EAN: 9780702328954
• ISBN: 978-0-7023-2895-4
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 40 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Japan, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / Siblings, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Manga, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Magical Realism, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / War & Military, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 13 years, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: siblings (Children's / Teenage), YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Religion / General, Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: siblings, Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Graphic Novels: Manga, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense / Crime, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Places / Asia