Description: "Boroson's writing is both lyrical and captivating . . . This is a thrilling adventure through historical Chinatown, and an exquisite blend of history and myth set in a spirit-world you'll never forget ." --Rob Thurman, New York Times bestselling author "An impressive first novel set in a beautifully realized world of Daoism and martial arts . . . One of those books you can't wait to get back to ." --Lian Hearn, author of the international bestselling Tales of the Otori series "A brilliant tale of magic, monsters, and kung fu in the San Francisco Chinatown of 1898 . . . smoothly mixes Hong Kong cinema with urban fantasy , and Li-lin is a splendid protagonist whose cleverness and bravura will leave readers eager for her future adventures." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Packed with evocative imagery of the multitudes of spirits lurking just out of sight. Li-lin is a strong, determined character , but Boroson doesn't make her wildly anachronistic for her time, imbuing her with filial loyalty and a respect for her culture that should not be called meekness." -- Library Journal , starred review " A thrilling world of kung fu, sorcery and spirits . . .The pace never slows, offering a constant stream of strange characters, dire threats, and heroic actions that makes the book a compelling page-turner." -- The A.V. Club " A joy to read. Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Chinatown, Boroson's tale blends fluid, kinetic martial arts sequences with grotesque creatures and enough dramatic tension and pathos to hook readers and keep them." -- Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog "A must-read for fans of historical fantasy and Chinese lore. The Girl with Ghost Eyes delivers a compelling heroine torn between talent and tradition in a fascinating Chinatown full of monsters, magic, and kung fu ." --Betsy Dornbusch, author of Exile and Enemy "Li-lin is one of my all-time favorite female characters after reading this book; I simply fell in love with her ... I expect to see The Girl with Ghost Eyes on lots of "Best of" lists this year. It's certainly going to be on mine. Highly recommended." -- The Speculative Herald , 10/10 rating

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