Momo Arashima Duels the Queen of Death (Momo Arashima #3)

Written by Misa Sugiura
Published by Labyrinth Road

Momo Arashima is half goddess and half human—torn between two worlds. But with her friends Danny, Ryleigh, Jin and Niko by her side, she’s finally starting to find a place where she belongs. Too bad none of that matters when Izanami, the treacherous goddess of death, threatens the life of someone Momo loves and forces her into a terrible bargain.

Izanami is after the Jewel of the Heart, an artifact that will help her finally escape the land of the dead…and she wants Momo to get it for her. Along with her friends, Momo must face fire demons, fanged mermaids, and spiders as big as horses. But even if they succeed, what will Momo do? Sacrifice the person most precious to her, or hand over the Jewel and unleash Izanami on the world?

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Primary ISBN: 9780593564141
Publication Date: February 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older

Community Represented: Japanese/Japanese American

Themes: Animals, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Generation: 1st, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Shinto, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend

Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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