Tessa Miyata IS SO UNLUCKY
The exciting sequel to Tessa Miyata Is No Hero!
In this thrilling new adventure, Tessa Miyata and her best friend Jin must battle the gods... and win. With magic abound and stakes higher than ever, this is a perfect pick for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers!
After her first adventure in Tokyo, Tessa Miyata is having the best summer of her life with her best friend, Jin. Still, she wonders if she'll ever see Kit, the mythical Unlucky God that Tessa and Jin freed, or the last magical city again.
Then, Tessa and Jin get enchanted, talking invitations informing them that they've been chosen to attend the Academy of Gods– to battle immortals on behalf of the Unlucky God! Win, and they'll be given the gift of immortality. Lose, and they'll forget all about the magical city and the friends they made there--and the Unlucky God will turn into ether. Tessa and Jin may be God Blessed, but they’re mere mortals amongst gods... Can they defeat the other clans? Or, will the doors to the magical city disappear forever?
- REVIEWS FOR TESSA MIYATA IS NO HERO -
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
“At once heartrending and heartwarming, this thrilling, magical tale of finding one’s inner strength will show that Tessa Miyata is more than a hero—she is a legend!”
- Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow and Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
“A thrilling, whirlwind adventure full of heart and humor. In this delightful, enchanting new fantasy series, Julie Abe reminds us of the power of finding your voice and the strength that lies within you. Tessa Miyata may not believe she is a hero, but she is an absolute legend.”
- Samira Ahmed, bestselling author of the Amira & Hamza duology
“Yikes and Yakult! Julie Abe has done it again. Brimming with heart and humor, Abe takes us on a fantastical adventure into the heart of magical Tokyo. Gods! Trials! Japanese mythology! Full of action and emotion, I was gripped to the edge of my seat until the very last page. The start of a thrilling new series you don’t want to miss.”
- Graci Kim, bestselling author of The Last Fallen Star
"With a wonderfully brave and vulnerable heroine to root for, Tessa Miyata Is No Hero is a gorgeous, dizzying adventure through mythical worlds and magical trials. I can't wait to see what Tessa does next!"
- Sangu Mandanna, author of Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom
“Tessa Miyata Is No Hero is my favorite combination of fun, heartful, and kick-butt. It's the girl-led shounen anime tween-me always wanted.”
- Kaela Rivera, author of Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls
“Abe skillfully builds a world, drawing on elements of Japanese religion, art, food, and architecture in an energizing wash of sensory descriptions….readers will be thrilled by the dramatic and epic stakes imbued into action sequences… Tessa’s journey provides young readers with a new heroine whose emotional core is rock solid.”
- BCCB
“Otherworldly beings and ethereal landscapes, inspired by Japanese mythology, fill this energetic tale of acceptance and friendship that centers a compassionate, loyal protagonist.”
- Publishers Weekly
“In this exciting, action-packed story, Tessa struggles with loneliness and feels like she doesn’t belong anywhere, but she discovers true strength, bravery, selflessness, and resilience. The magical world of Japanese spirits is beautifully crafted, with cultural elements seamlessly woven throughout.”
- Kirkus Reviews
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