Readers will devour this tragic story and be left transformed. Kirino’s elegant writing brings Namima-a tragic, sympathetic heroine-to vivid life. Namima must undergo a journey, during which she encounters deceit and seeks retribution, before she can find peace. This betrayal only worsens Namima’s position, consigning her directly to the Realm of the Dead to serve the Goddess of the Underworld. On her sixth birthday, Kamikuu is taken from her family to begin her training while Namima, the younger sister, is left behind, having been told she is considered “the impure one.” When, years later, Mikura-sama dies, Namima learns her fate is not to take over her sister’s lofty position but to be the “priestess of darkness.” However, Kamikuu’s younger sister has a secret: she has broken the laws of her tribe and is now carrying the child of an outcast inhabitant of the island. Kamikuu, the eldest, is destined to be the island’s next Oracle, following in their grandmother Mikura-sama’s footsteps. On an unnamed small island, two sisters grow up, just a year apart in age. 29.Kirino (Real World) wows with her latest novel. Byatt, David Grossman, Natsuo Kirino, Alexander McCall Smith, Philip Pullman, Ali Smith and Jeanette Winterson. Authors in the series include Karen Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, A.S. The Myths series brings together some of the world's finest writers, each of whom has retold a myth in a contemporary and memorable way. One is the Oracle, the other is destined for the Underworld. The Goddess Chronicles by KB Anne is a fast-paced urban fantasy series filled with twists you will never see coming. From internationally bestselling crime writer Natsuo Kirino comes a mythical feminist noir about family secrets, broken loyalties, and the search from truth in a deceitful world.In a place like no. The Myths series brings together some of the worlds finest writers, each of whom has retold a myth in a contemporary and memorable way. One is admired far and wide, the other lives in her shadow. The Goddess Chronicle is a tale as old as the earth about sibling rivalry, ferocious love, and bittersweet revenge. Based on the Japanese myth of Izanami and Izanagi, The Goddess Chronicle is a fantastical tour de force about ferocious love and bitter revenge. 9781786899170 The Goddess Chronicle 29.7000 NZD InStock /shop/books /shop/books/fiction /shop/books/fiction/contemporary On an island in the shape of a teardrop live two sisters. If I keep following the advice of Scott, my reputation for being a badass will be ruined. Authors in the series include Karen Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, A.S. Where witches, werewolves, and magic aren’t just bedtime stories, they’re my story. ![]() ![]() One is the Oracle, the other is destined for the Underworld. One is admired far and wide, the other lives in her shadow. On an island in the shape of a teardrop live two sisters. Net proceeds from the sale of these goods and financial donations from the community make it possible for us to operate our free job training programs. The Myths series brings together some of the world's finest writers, each of whom has retold a myth. One is the Oracle, the other is destined for the Underworld.īut what will happen when she returns to the island?īased on the Japanese myth of Izanami and Izanagi, The Goddess Chronicle is a fantastical tour de force about ferocious love and bitter revenge. ![]() On an island in the shape of a teardrop live two sisters. has been chosen as the next Oracle, while Namima is shocked to discover she must serve the goddess of darkness. Natsuo Kirino is a prize-winning Japanese novelist and prolific writer, most famous for her novel Out, which received the Grand Prix for.
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