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      Dogs and Punching Bags

      by Kaori Ozaki
      Published
      Jan 2025
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      From Kaori Ozaki, author of the gods lie. and Mermaid Prince, comes another poignant exploration of love, family, and belonging.After leaving her isolating life in Tokyo, 34-year-old Nichiko returns to her remote island hometown for her estranged alcoholic father's final days. There she meets Chimaki, an eccentric young man who stirs up old memories—and feelings Nichiko had all but decided she no longer deserved. But despite his puppy-like enthusiasm for life, Chimaki's almost obsessive need to help those around him seems to be compensating for an unspeakable past...

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      Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Action Adventure Fantasy Manga Mystery

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      First Edition Jan 2025 Kodansha USA ISBN 1647293995
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      Jan 2025 Kodansha USA ISBN 1647294665
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