The Last Fallen Star (Gifted Clans #1)

by Graci Kim

Certain parts of the house—usually the ones we use the most—absorb so much enchantment that they come alive as spirits, or sin. The door-sin, the kitchen-sin, and the toilet-sin are the main ones, but sometimes you get others, too. The house-sins protect our homes, but you have to make sure you say something nice every time you use them or they can make your life pretty miserable.

So true story - gasin (pronounced gah-sheen) are various house gods that traditionally were worshipped by Koreans in the old days. People prayed to them for warmth, safety, and even successful childbirth - which used to always happen inside the home. I love the idea that magic lives and breathes at home, in the most mundane of places (like the toilet!), which is why I made gifted homes magical, too. Honestly speaking, I could probably give or take the toilet-sin, but I would LOVE to get to know the kitchen-sin. I feel like we'd get along like a house on fire.... If you could make one part of your house magical, which would it be? (Side note: The Last Fallen Star has been nominated for a 2021 Goodreads Choice Award! If you enjoyed the book and want to vote, I'd love your support! https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-childrens-books-2021)