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The Yomigaeri Tunnel

Kelly Murashige

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Hardback

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English
Soho Press
30 July 2025
This speculative coming-of-age YA novel follows a teenager as she undertakes a magical journey to bring her deceased childhood friend back to life.

A poignant quest for hope with original, fantastical twists, perfect for fans of Dustin Thao and Ann Liang.

This speculative coming-of-age YA novel follows a teenager as she undertakes a magical journey to bring her deceased childhood friend back to life.

A poignant quest for hope with original, fantastical twists, perfect for fans of Dustin Thao and Ann Liang.

Monika can't bring herself to celebrate her last summer before college. Instead, she's still grieving the loss of the one classmate who didn't make it to graduation, a boy named Shun with whom she had a complicated relationship.

Then, during her final Japanese Club meeting, Monika hears about the Yomigaeri Tunnel, a local urban legend. Those who venture into this mythological passageway undergo harrowing trials to confront their hidden secrets and worst fears. According to the lore, anyone who makes it through is rewarded with the ability to resurrect one soul from the dead.

Monika jumps at the chance to bring back Shun, but she soon discovers she's not alone. Sharp-tongued and fierce Shiori is hell-bent on reviving her mother and won't let anyone stop her. As Monika and Shiori confront the ghosts of their pasts, they have to decide- Are they friends, or foes?

With fantastical twists, this emotional, offbeat book about hope and healing is an essential read for anyone who's ever needed a friend in the darkness.
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Imprint:   Soho Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 209mm,  Width: 139mm, 
Weight:   567g
ISBN:   9781641297035
ISBN 10:   1641297034
Pages:   272
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 14 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Preschool (0-5)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Kelly Murashige was born and raised in Hawaiʻi. A lifelong reader, she writes contemporary fiction with fantastical twists rooted in Japanese mythology and culture. Though she can be shy, she loves obsessing over books and video games. You can visit her online at www.kellymurashige.com.

Reviews for The Yomigaeri Tunnel

Praise for The Yomigaeri Tunnel “A haunting, gorgeous meditation on coming of age, forging human connections, and walking into the light from grief’s shadow. Get ready for this book to move and heal you.” —Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King “A highly inventive story about grief and the long path to healing told with aching clarity.” —Shivaun Plozza, author of The Worst Perfect Moment Praise for Kelly Murashige “A vulnerable, magical tale [that] chronicles the sweetness that can draw us back into the world and toward each other, even after our hearts are broken.” —Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author “A haunting, gorgeous meditation on coming of age, forging human connections, and walking into the light from grief’s shadow. Get ready for this book to move and heal you.” —Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King “Tenderly told and vividly imagined . . . shines with originality and empathy. A stunning debut.” —Sarah Suk, author of Made in Korea “A truly lovely reading experience that I recommend most strongly to anyone who has ever been lost in a whirlwind and needs a gentle hand to lead you back.” —Locus Magazine “A new voice that speaks above the silence, unafraid to delve into the painful realities of teenage struggles, and with a touch of fantasy.” —Nichi Bei News


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