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Fourth Sister by M. L. Farb Shi, shi, fourth and death. Fourth sister and twin to death. Brother born silent. Blamed for her twin brother’s death, Shisei, the outcast fourth of seven sisters, apprentices herself to a mask maker; but when the local Kazoku accuses the youngest sister of killing his son, Shisei must lead her sisters in a deception that will either save the youngest or condemn them all. Fourth Sister is a Japanese fairy tale retelling with sparse poetry and gold-mended brokenness. A Studio Ghibli type story which invokes reflection. Little Women x Spirited Away Young Adult • Fantasy/Mythic, Retelling, and Folklore • Diversity Representation/BIPOC |
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