The Gods Will Sing Our Song - by Autumn Krause (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this sweeping World War II historical romance threaded with magic and myth, two star-crossed Japanese American teenagers find a love more powerful than the gods--inspired by the author's true family history of internment and resilience.

"A beautifully rendered story, full of heart and feeling."--Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart

A CALIBA GOLDEN POPPY AWARD FINALIST

A divine favor can change everything.

1942. War rumbles across the world, gods stir in the wind, and two star-crossed souls are set on a path that will change them forever.

Seventeen-year-old Ren Hamada is defined by his troubled past, while Violet Aratani only worries about keeping her straight-A grades. They have little in common beyond the old magic that thrums in their family relics--until the US government forces them out of their homes simply because they're Japanese American. In a barbed-wire world where everything seems upside down, the magnetic pull between them is the only thing that makes sense.

But there's more than just desert dust swirling in the air. A god walks among them, his mortal form tethered to the camp, and only Violet and Ren can free him--an act that would earn them an immeasurable reward. Yet with tensions rising and their lives on the line, is even a divine favor enough to save them?

Review Quotes

"A beautifully rendered story, full of heart and feeling." --Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart

"An absolute triumph! The Gods Will Sing Our Song broke my heart and repaired it again in all the best ways. Timely and tender, this cements Krause as a literary force to be reckoned with."--Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

"Set during one of our country's darkest periods, The Gods Will Sing Our Song weaves history, magic, and lore into an irresistible love story."--Elana K. Arnold, Printz Award Honor winning author of Damsel

"A stunning fusion of history and myth, The Gods Will Sing Our Song is a tender, devastating love story set within WWII Japanese American incarceration, where love, hope, and even magic become acts of defiance in the most unforgiving places. A story whose echoes still linger." --Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Heiress of Nowhere

"Heartbreaking, beautiful, and timely, The Gods Will Sing Our Song is a true masterpiece. This profound story compels us to confront a past that feels closer to the present than ever, while reminding us of the enduring power of love, hope, community, and ancestral magic." --Angela Montoya, award-winning author of A Cruel Thirst

★ "Compelling and accessible for teen readers....this title will appeal to readers of Traci Chee's We Are Not Free, Andrew Fukuda's This Light Between Us, and Kiku Hughes's Displacement." --School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Poetic prose expertly weaves together painful revelations, simmering rage, and shattering grief with soaring moments of romance and courage. The result is a captivating exploration of the devastating injustice of internment." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A beautiful, magic-infused love story that doesn't shy away from harsh realities." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Autumn Krause was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her grandfather, his three siblings, and her great-grandmother were interned at Gila River Camp in Arizona during WWII, while her great-grandfather fought in the 442nd, the only all-Japanese regimental combat team. She writes: "The internment was knit into my life, a deep injustice never talked about with any theatrics, but always present, a memory living beyond the confines of its dates to form the backdrop of mine." Autumn lives in Orange County, California, with her husband and children. She is a critically acclaimed author of Before the Devil Knows You're Here, an Amazon and Kirkus Best Book of the Year.