Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Kelly Murashige (she/her) is a writer, reader, and dreamer. She specializes in contemporary fiction with fantastical twists based on Japanese mythology and culture. Though she is a total introvert, she hopes to connect with readers around the world. Her debut YA contemporary fantasy novel, THE LOST SOULS OF BENZAITEN, released on July 23, 2024 with Soho Teen. Her sophomore YA speculative novel, THE YOMIGAERI TUNNEL, will be releasing with Soho Teen on July 1, 2025 and is available for pre-order now. You can see more at her website, https://www.kellymurashige.com/, and check out her newsletter at https://kellymurashige.substack.com/. Please note: This Goodreads account is not closely monitored. If you would like to contact this author, please do so on her website. Thank you. :)