Mari Kato, 16, wants what everyone else her age wants: a driver’s license. Too bad a family curse, passed on by her Japanese-born Buddhist dad, who claims to be thousands of years old, transforms Mari into a flesh-eating Oni demon when she feels frustrated (like every time she gets behind the wheel). But when her geologist mom moves their vegan-lifestyle-obsessed family to Rock Creek, Mari stumbles upon the gates of Hell and a mining company plundering its depths. Add in an evil cheerleader determined to steal Mari’s first boyfriend and plunge the Earth into eternal darkness. Suddenly, getting the keys to the car isn’t as important as saving the world. Totally dealable… if she can find the courage to reveal her demon self.
Mari desperately wants her driver's license. Parallel parking? No problem! Not turning into a demon as the test instructor continues to deduct points... ummm... not so easy. Note from author: Having had a *few* problems with driving tests myself ( though I passed on my third try!) the DMV opening of "Oni the Lonely" seemed like a natural place to begin this story. Happy reading! ~Jamie
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