The Lost Souls of Benzaiten
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This heartfelt and quirky young adult fantasy debut follows a young outcast on a journey of transformation . . . into a robot vacuum cleaner.
A fresh twist on Japanese mythology that doubles as a deep, honest dive into mental health.
âI wish to become one of those round vacuum cleaner robots.â Thatâs what Machi prays for at the altar of Japanese goddess Benzaiten. Ever since her two best friends decided they want nothing to do with her, Machi hasnât been able to speak. After months of online school and a carousel of therapists, she can no longer see the point of being human. She doesnât expect Benzaiten to hear her prayer, much less offer a different prayer on Machiâs behalfâthat Machi  discover the beauty of humanity, ultimately restoring her to her previous self.
Benzaiten is enamored with the human world and, as sheâs the goddess of love, humanity is enamored right back. Being second-best once again isnât helping Machi move past her trauma, and with each adventure they share, Machi is reminded of everything sheâs lost. It isnât until Machi starts interacting with the souls of the deadâwhich tends to happen around Benzaitenâthat she starts to rediscover her place among the living.
From an author to watch, The Lost Souls of Benzaiten is a highly original debut about the nature of happiness and the potential for healing.
A fresh twist on Japanese mythology that doubles as a deep, honest dive into mental health.
âI wish to become one of those round vacuum cleaner robots.â Thatâs what Machi prays for at the altar of Japanese goddess Benzaiten. Ever since her two best friends decided they want nothing to do with her, Machi hasnât been able to speak. After months of online school and a carousel of therapists, she can no longer see the point of being human. She doesnât expect Benzaiten to hear her prayer, much less offer a different prayer on Machiâs behalfâthat Machi  discover the beauty of humanity, ultimately restoring her to her previous self.
Benzaiten is enamored with the human world and, as sheâs the goddess of love, humanity is enamored right back. Being second-best once again isnât helping Machi move past her trauma, and with each adventure they share, Machi is reminded of everything sheâs lost. It isnât until Machi starts interacting with the souls of the deadâwhich tends to happen around Benzaitenâthat she starts to rediscover her place among the living.
From an author to watch, The Lost Souls of Benzaiten is a highly original debut about the nature of happiness and the potential for healing.
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Kelly Murashige is a writer, reader, and dreamer who was born and raised in HawaiĘģi. She primarily writes contemporary fiction with fantastical twists rooted in Japanese mythology and culture. Though she is a total introvert, she hopes to connect with readers around the world. You can visit her online at www.kellymurashige.com.
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