The Yomigaeri Tunnel

(Hardback)

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Monika can't bring herself to celebrate her last summer before college. Instead, she's still grieving the loss of the one classmate who didn't make it to graduation, a boy named Shun with whom she had a complicated relationship. Then, during her final Japanese Club meeting, Monika hears about the Yomigaeri Tunnel, a local urban legend. Those who venture into this mythological passageway undergo harrowing trials to confront their hidden secrets and worst fears. According to the lore, anyone who makes it through the journey is rewarded with the ability to resurrect one soul from the dead. Monika jumps at the chance to bring back Shun, but she soon discovers she's not alone. Sharp-tongued and fierce Shiori is hell-bent on reviving her mother and won't let anyone stop her. As Monika and Shiori confront the ghosts of their pasts, they have to decide: Are they friends, or foes This emotional, offbeat book about hope and healing is an essential read for anyone who's ever needed a friend in the darkness.

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Praise for The Yomigaeri Tunnel

I loved this book. Its a beautifully written, heartfelt, and imaginative journey through interconnected layers of grief, hope, love, and friendship. I laughed and cried and saw life at the end of the tunnel.
Cynthia Hand, New York Times bestselling author of The Lady Janies series

A haunting, gorgeous meditation on coming of age, forging human connections, and walking into the light from griefs shadow. Get ready for this book to move and heal you.
Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King

A highly inventive story about grief and the long path to healing told with aching clarity.
Shivaun Plozza, author of The Worst Perfect Moment

One of the most unique portraits of grief Ive ever readthis book hit me in all the feels.
Molly Morris, author of Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet


Praise for Kelly Murashige

A vulnerable, magical tale [that] chronicles the sweetness that can draw us back into the world and toward each other, even after our hearts are broken.
Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author

Tenderly told and vividly imagined . . . shines with originality and empathy. A stunning debut.
Sarah Suk, author of Made in Korea

A truly lovely reading experience that I recommend most strongly to anyone who has ever been lost in a whirlwind and needs a gentle hand to lead them back.
Locus Magazine

A new voice that speaks above the silence, unafraid to delve into the painful realities of teenage struggles, and with a touch of fantasy.
Nichi Bei News

Author Bio

Born and raised in Hawaii, Kelly Murashige (she/her) primarily writes contemporary fiction with fantastical twists rooted in Japanese mythology and culture. Though she can be shy, she loves obsessing over books and video games. You can visit her online at www.kellymurashige.com.