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A review by sunshine_librarian
The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker
4.0
Wow, The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker was such a creepy thrill ride! I never thought I'd be so fascinated by creatures of Death. Baker created new worlds that were entirely believable despite their fantastical nature.
We are introduced to Ren Scarborough, a half English Reaper and half Japanese Shinigami. She's been collecting souls in London for centuries, but she has never really fit in. The other Reapers, including her own father, have never accepted the Shinigami side of her. No one except for her half brother, Neven.
After a situation where Ren lost control of her Shinigami powers with a fellow Reaper, she decides to escape to Japan to find her mother and finally fit in. Neven won't let her go alone, so they both leave for Japan while trying to avoid capture by Reapers. When they finally reach Japan, they meet mysterious Hiro who isn't exactly a Shinigami, but he can help Ren find a way to be accepted by the Japanese Goddess of Death.
However, Ren finds that she doesn't belong in Japan either, but she is determined to prove herself worthy. We go on a journey as Ren discovers more about herself, her brother, and exactly how far she will go to fit in. She has to figure out what is really important.
I can't wait to get this for my library. I have so many students who are interested in stories that are dark, creepy, and kind-of twisted...but in a really great way!
We are introduced to Ren Scarborough, a half English Reaper and half Japanese Shinigami. She's been collecting souls in London for centuries, but she has never really fit in. The other Reapers, including her own father, have never accepted the Shinigami side of her. No one except for her half brother, Neven.
After a situation where Ren lost control of her Shinigami powers with a fellow Reaper, she decides to escape to Japan to find her mother and finally fit in. Neven won't let her go alone, so they both leave for Japan while trying to avoid capture by Reapers. When they finally reach Japan, they meet mysterious Hiro who isn't exactly a Shinigami, but he can help Ren find a way to be accepted by the Japanese Goddess of Death.
However, Ren finds that she doesn't belong in Japan either, but she is determined to prove herself worthy. We go on a journey as Ren discovers more about herself, her brother, and exactly how far she will go to fit in. She has to figure out what is really important.
I can't wait to get this for my library. I have so many students who are interested in stories that are dark, creepy, and kind-of twisted...but in a really great way!