Description

What price would you pay for a second chance at life? Inspired by Chinese mythology, this atmospheric and romantic dark fantasy is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Sue Lynn Tan and Axie Oh.

“Ghosts, demons, underworlds and rogue princes… Get ready for your next obsession.” Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls

“Vivid and nightmarishly beautiful.” Clara Kumagai, author of Catfish Rolling

Having sold her soul to a demon during her lifetime, Kasu now works at Camellia House, a high-stakes gambling den in the under-realm. Here, she abides by the Heavenly Principles in the hope of one day achieving reincarnation. Night after night, she dispenses gambling tiles to customers who surrender their treasures – jewellery, limbs, dreams – which Kasu stores in a ghoulish cabinet for her mistress.

Into this world drops Arun, a prince from the mortal realm desperately searching for his mother. A year ago she was chosen to serve the gods in the heavens, before being promptly exiled. His hunt has brought him to the under-realm, where he is determined to uncover the truth.

Kasu agrees to help Arun with his search, but as the two become caught in an ever-tightening web of danger and deceit, she is forced to re-examine all of her beliefs about the gods she worships. And as she and Arun grow closer, she must decide just what price she is willing to pay, and how much she is prepared to lose, for a second chance at life.

Perfect for fans of:
Dark fantasy with a horror twist
Ghost girl and human boy
Slow-burn romance
Heavens vs hell
Murderous demon lords
Wicked humour

Publisher Review

Inspired by Chinese mythology, this dark fantasy combining horror and romance is spot on for readers aged 14+ — Tom Tolkien * School Reading List * This book was exactly my cup of tea, stunning world building and rich with mythology… The pacing was very evenly paced and steady, the romance was very gentle and a slowburn. I loved the epilogue, it was short but gave the book a hopeful ending with a touch of mischief. * NetGalley Reviewer * I devoured this one, like demons devour ghosts!… “Between Ghosts and Gods” by Ann Sei Lin is a brilliant YA fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology with a beautiful slow-burn love story – I loved every moment of it! * NetGalley Reviewer * This book is quintessential YA. It’s a fast paced read that’s raring to go from the start, but slows down enough to let us experience the magic of the world, Kasu’s character arc, and the conflict she and her companions face… This is the perfect YA fantasy standalone read, and I’d recommend it to all fans of the genre. * NetGalley Reviewer * ?Between Ghosts and Gods by Ann Sei Lin is an utterly spellbinding fantasy read that immerses you in a beautifully detailed world suspended between mortal lives, lingering spirits, and powerful deities! Ann Sei Lin excels at world-building, weaving mythological elements and intricate magic systems into a story that feels both grand and deeply personal. * NetGalley Reviewer *