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Yokai Curse
Long ago, in a Japanese village lived two mischief-making best friends, Evitti and Fujiko. One day, their pranks go too far when Evitti tells Fujiko to grab the tails of a fox, causing her to become cursed into one.
Years later, after being filled with a vengeance, Fujiko chases down Evitti with the intention of killing her. While trying to escape Fujiko, Evitti comes across another victim of the curse, Mihiro. The two of them must now work together and search for a way to lift the curse before Fujiko catches them.
Years later, after being filled with a vengeance, Fujiko chases down Evitti with the intention of killing her. While trying to escape Fujiko, Evitti comes across another victim of the curse, Mihiro. The two of them must now work together and search for a way to lift the curse before Fujiko catches them.
141 pages, Paperback
Published August 5, 2022
About the author
Lorelei Balansa
9 books2 followersLorelei Balansa is an author and character designer who has written the Inventor Tarskin series and stand-alone novels such as Feral Hybrids and Dreamworld. She specializes in writing fictional novels suitable for general audiences.
Balansa comes from a mixed Mexican and Filipino heritage. She has gained her interest in storytelling at the young age of 10 and began studying to become an author at the age of 13. Balansa became interested in storytelling by mainly watching TV shows and movies.
Balansa comes from a mixed Mexican and Filipino heritage. She has gained her interest in storytelling at the young age of 10 and began studying to become an author at the age of 13. Balansa became interested in storytelling by mainly watching TV shows and movies.
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September 1, 2024
Yokai Curse by Lorelei Balansa is an enchanting and suspenseful tale rooted in Japanese folklore, blending elements of mystery, friendship, and vengeance. The story revolves around two childhood friends, Evitti and Fujiko, whose playful antics take a dark turn when a prank gone wrong curses Fujiko into becoming a fox. Years later, the once playful bond between them has twisted into a relentless pursuit, with Fujiko seeking revenge on Evitti.
Balansa does an excellent job of weaving traditional Japanese yokai mythology into a compelling narrative that keeps readers on edge. The introduction of Mihiro, another victim of the curse, adds depth to the story, creating an intriguing dynamic between him and Evitti as they search for a way to break the curse.
The book’s pacing is brisk, with tension mounting as Fujiko closes in on her former friend. The author’s vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, immersing readers in a world where the supernatural feels tangibly real. While the plot is straightforward, the emotional undertones of guilt, fear, and redemption add layers to the characters, making them more than just figures in a folklore-inspired adventure.
Yokai Curse is a captivating read for fans of supernatural tales and Japanese mythology, offering a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Balansa’s ability to craft a tale of friendship turned to enmity, set against a backdrop of myth and magic, makes this book a worthwhile addition to the genre.
Balansa does an excellent job of weaving traditional Japanese yokai mythology into a compelling narrative that keeps readers on edge. The introduction of Mihiro, another victim of the curse, adds depth to the story, creating an intriguing dynamic between him and Evitti as they search for a way to break the curse.
The book’s pacing is brisk, with tension mounting as Fujiko closes in on her former friend. The author’s vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, immersing readers in a world where the supernatural feels tangibly real. While the plot is straightforward, the emotional undertones of guilt, fear, and redemption add layers to the characters, making them more than just figures in a folklore-inspired adventure.
Yokai Curse is a captivating read for fans of supernatural tales and Japanese mythology, offering a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Balansa’s ability to craft a tale of friendship turned to enmity, set against a backdrop of myth and magic, makes this book a worthwhile addition to the genre.
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