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In the next book in the thrilling fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl must steal an ancient relic, work with new friends and learn to control her own dangerous power to defeat a new threat.
After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mom, and reconnecting with her friend Danny, Momo ought to be living the life she's always wanted. But lately, Danny has been ditching her to hang out with mean-girl Ryleigh—and groups of kids have begun vanishing without a trace. Then a whole backyard full of cool kids at Ryleigh's exclusive birthday party becomes the latest to disappear, leaving Momo, Ryleigh, Danny, boy band superstar Jin, and Momo's old friend Niko the fox to fight a dangerous new enemy from Shinto legend.
This time they are up against Tamamo-no-mae—beautiful, bloodthirsty, and manipulative, she's the ultimate mean girl of the Kami-verse. To defeat her, Momo must travel to the Sky Kingdom and steal the legendary Mirror of the Sun. But if she’s going to survive monster ambushes, escape giant snakes, and pull off the heist of the millennium, Momo will have to find a way to work with her team (even Ryleigh), and grapple with the growing power that connects her with her storm god grandfather, Susano'o', and her greatest foe—Izanami the Destroyer.
After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mom, and reconnecting with her friend Danny, Momo ought to be living the life she's always wanted. But lately, Danny has been ditching her to hang out with mean-girl Ryleigh—and groups of kids have begun vanishing without a trace. Then a whole backyard full of cool kids at Ryleigh's exclusive birthday party becomes the latest to disappear, leaving Momo, Ryleigh, Danny, boy band superstar Jin, and Momo's old friend Niko the fox to fight a dangerous new enemy from Shinto legend.
This time they are up against Tamamo-no-mae—beautiful, bloodthirsty, and manipulative, she's the ultimate mean girl of the Kami-verse. To defeat her, Momo must travel to the Sky Kingdom and steal the legendary Mirror of the Sun. But if she’s going to survive monster ambushes, escape giant snakes, and pull off the heist of the millennium, Momo will have to find a way to work with her team (even Ryleigh), and grapple with the growing power that connects her with her storm god grandfather, Susano'o', and her greatest foe—Izanami the Destroyer.
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Jessi
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Becky Hadsell
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“Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.
Momo is off on another adventure with old friends and new while trying to figure out her new powers. It’s a good second book.
Rating: 4/5”
Katherinebichler
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“Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
This is book 2 in this fantasy adventure series based on Shinto mythology and filled with gods & monsters. In this second book, Momo has saved her mom and now has to find an ancient mirror in another world.
Like the first, it is action packed with so much going on. It is fun and has the middle grade aspect of learning about yourself as you become a young adult. The series very much reminds me of the Winnie Zeng books.
If you love middle grade fantasy, this series should be on your list!”
Lia
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Courtney Tonokawa
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“I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Momo Arashima Breaks the Mirror of the Sun is Momo Arashima’s second adventure, following the first installment last year. I enjoyed being back with these characters and continuing to explore Shinto mythology in an easily digestible way, while also exploring typical issues kids deal with as part of growing up.
Momo remains a relatable protagonist, and I felt for her as she dealt with her best friend Danny hanging out with her nemesis, Ryleigh, leading to jealousy and anger. But the magical adventure sees the two of them, along with Danny and Niko having to work together, which presents some compelling challenges, and leads to solid personal growth.
The adventure itself is as compelling as the first, and I continue to enjoy how the mythological aspects come into play on their journey. The story overall is action-packed and well-paced, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout.
This was a solid second installment, and I hope there are more to come. I’d recommend this to readers who enjoy middle grade fantasy-adventure books.”
About Misa Sugiura
Misa Sugiura’s ancestors include a poet, a priestess, a samurai, and a stowaway. She was born and raised in Chicagoland but eventually found her way to her true home in Northern California, where she lives and writes under a giant oak tree with her husband, two sons, and a cat named Mouse. Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind is her first middle-grade novel and was inspired by the gods and monsters of her parents’ home country, Japan.
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