{"product_id":"demon-light-axie-oh-1250853117","title":"The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Demon and the Light by Axie Oh\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Floating World Book Book Series, Book-2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781250853110-demon-light.jpg?v=1750540410\" alt=\"The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinal Fantasy \u003c\/em\u003emeets \u003cem\u003eShadow and Bone\u003c\/em\u003e in \u003cem\u003eThe Demon and the Light\u003c\/em\u003e, the hotly anticipated follow-up to Axie Oh's \u003cem\u003eThe Floating World\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe battle is over, but the war is just beginning...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the help of her friends and allies, Ren managed to topple the General's insurrection, but the Floating World and its territories are still under threat of attack from the rival Volmaran Empire. And far worse, she was powerless to save Sunho from being overcome by the monstrous power in his blood. Now he's gone, transformed into a feral, deadly creature that doesn't even recognize her anymore, and her heart aches for the sweet boy she's grown to love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the escalating war will not pause for her grief. Seen by some as a heavenly savior and others merely a figurehead to be manipulated, Ren must use all her courage and cunning to survive the royal court's game long enough to find Sunho and bring him home before he loses himself to the Demon forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781250853110-demon-light-axie-oh.jpg?v=1750540458\" alt=\"The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781250853110-demon-light-axie-oh-floating-world.jpg?v=1750540458\" alt=\"The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781250853110-demon-light-axie-oh-floating.jpg?v=1750540458\" alt=\"The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso by Axie Oh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Floating World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraise for The Floating World:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA USA TODAY Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAn ABA Indies Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"The Floating World has everything I love in a fantasy story: A grand adventure that perfectly balances romance and humor, set in a uniquely magical world. I laughed and I cried alongside Ren and Sunho on their journey to self-discovery. An enthralling read to the very last page.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Judy I. Lin, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Magic Steeped in Poison\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A stunning story! In The Floating World, Axie Oh has crafted an exquisite tale filled with mythology, heart, romance and magic, set in a remarkable and intricate world that enthralled me. The secrets, intrigue and beautiful prose swept me away, and the compelling characters stayed in my mind long after the end. Am already excited for the sequel!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Sue Lynn Tan, New York Times-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDaughter of the Moon Goddess\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"In the vein of Shadow and Bone and Final Fantasy, Oh delivers whirlwind romance and adrenaline-fueled adventure culminating in a darkly mysterious fantasy series starter.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Publishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Oh’s immersive worldbuilding is deep and easily digestible with scattered exposition balancing the fast-moving plot. ... An interesting folklore-inspired fantasy with shades of Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone and Final Fantasy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―School Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraise \u0026amp; Accolades for \u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA USA TODAY Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ABA Indie Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Publishers Weekly Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn NPR Best Book of 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Indigo Best YA Book of 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Buzzfeed Best YA Book of 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA YALSA Best YA of 2022 Top 10 Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 2023 ALA Rise List Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 2023 Garden State Teen Book Award nominee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, with Outstanding Merit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"An empowering fantasy story about defining your own fate. ... Upon seeing the Sea God’s city, Mina thinks, 'I’ve never seen anything more beautiful. I’ve never seen anything more terrifying.' I had the same thought while reading. On every page I found something marvelous and new, and I was eager to keep reading because I wanted to further explore this wondrous new world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―The New York Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Deliciously lovely ... An exciting and romantic fantasy that I loved with my whole heart. My biggest complaint is that I wish it had been longer, which isn't really a complaint at all.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―NPR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A true jewel of a story that shines in the world of fantasy. Axie Oh effortlessly brings legends to life in the pages of this lush, powerful retelling of the Korean folktale of Shim Cheong that will sweep readers off their feet and transport them to an unforgettable, whimsical world filled with characters they’ll be yearning to revisit for years to come. This beautifully woven tale brimming with heart, spirit, and love is a dream you’ll never want to end.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Janella Angeles, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eWhere Dreams Descend\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Lyrical prose, incredible world building, and a heroine worth rooting for―this story is everything and then some. A stunning feat of storytelling and an un-put-downable read. ... Absolutely exquisite!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCinderella Is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThis Poison Heart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Get ready to be swept into a world of gods, spirits, surprising twists, and mingled destinies. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a breathtaking cinematic fairy tale with a courageous heroine at its heart.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Traci Chee, New York Times-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Reader\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWe Are Not Free\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A clever, creative, and exquisitely written tale of sacrifice, love, and fate. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is one part breathless adventure, one part fantasy romance, and entirely enchanting.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Stephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCaraval\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A tale brimming with love. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea will whisk you away on an entrancing journey through the most magical realm. Axie Oh’s characters own my whole heart.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Chloe Gong, New York Times-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish I’d had when I was growing up. Axie Oh seamlessly weaves Korean mythology with her own voice, and gifts the reader with a heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Elizabeth Lim, New York Times-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSix Crimson Cranes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Based on a classic Korean folktale, this enchanting novel brings a realm of gods, spirits, demons and dragons to rich life... A journey of both heart and spirit. With its captivating world-building, fast-paced story and cast of memorable characters, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea will charm, delight and surprise readers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the \u003cem\u003eWarrior Bards Book Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A sumptuous fairytale world to dive into full of whimsy and heart. Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Natasha Ngan, New York Times-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eGirls of Paper and Fire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This brilliant retelling of Korea's most famous legend preserves the beloved classic while empowering Shim Cheong for a modern audience. Oh's fantastical world is unique and absolutely mesmerizing. I adored absolutely everything about it!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Ellen Oh, editor and co-author of \u003cem\u003eA Thousand Beginnings and Endings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A wondrous, richly imagined tale of love, family, and sacrifice. Axie Oh's lyrical prose sweeps you into an extraordinary world of myth and legend, where gods of lore live and breathe, and one girl's determination to change her fate will capture your heart. Fans of Studio Ghibli will adore this magical story!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―June CL Tan, author of \u003cem\u003eJade Fire Gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea captivated me with its depiction of a spirit realm rooted in Korean myth and moved me with the power of love and family in its story. A beautiful new favorite of mine!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eIron Widow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"[A] majestic magical marvel of a book.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Buzzfeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Nicely paced and beautifully written, this engrossing fantasy is packed with memorable characters, starting with the headstrong Mina, and including the mysterious Shin, with whom she becomes inexplicably tied. ... A perfect for fit readers who love Spirited Away.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Booklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The novel boasts a plucky heroine, heart-tugging family relationships, and a fraying, compellingly fraught relationship between gods and the mortal world. ... The draw here for most readers will be the fascinatingly detailed spirit world and Oh’s riffs on the Shim Cheong legend; fans of supernatural K-dramas and Lim’s Six Crimson Cranes will eat it up.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―The Bulletin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Oh weaves an intricate and engaging tale. ... Captivated readers will long to be pulled deeper into the story. A fantastical world to get lost in.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An atmospheric folklore interpretation that’s sure to satisfy fans of historical K-dramas such as Moon Lovers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Publishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Beautifully written, heartfelt, and lovely imagery. I smiled, I cried, I smiled through my tears. It felt like a timeless classic right off the bat.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Forever Young Adult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Brilliantly crafted ... Equal parts K-drama and sci-fi blockbuster, Oh blends futuristic tech, authentic Korean culture, and romance in this complex, utterly engrossing, and wholly fresh story.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―Booklist [Starred Review]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This action-packed sci-fi novel, with deeper explorations of empathy, humanity, and the capacity to love, is a great choice.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―School Library Journal [Starred Review]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Moody, explodey fun.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxie Oh\u003c\/strong\u003e is the New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eFloating World\u003c\/em\u003e duology, \u003cem\u003eXOXO \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eASAP\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eRebel Seoul\u003c\/em\u003e series. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, she studied Korean history and creative writing as an undergrad at the University of California San Diego and holds an MFA in Writing for Young People from Lesley University. Her passions include K-pop, anime, stationery supplies, and milk tea, and she currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her dogs, Toro and Leila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50282217767227,"sku":"1250853117","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781250853110.jpg?v=1750540564","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/demon-light-axie-oh-1250853117","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}