Best Book March 2022 | Apartment Therapy

If you’re looking for a thrilling adventure to get lost in, one March release to add to your reading list is “A Thousand Steps into Night” by Traci Chee. Marking the National Book Award finalist and New York Times best-selling author’s return to YA fantasy, “A Thousand Steps into Night” is a Japanese-influenced tale that delves deep into the realm of Awara where gods and monsters run amuck. One Goodreads reviewer noted, “YES PLS MY INNER-INUYASHA FAN IS SCREAMING” and, well… same. 

Miuko has always considered herself to be nothing short of ordinary, playing the part of an innkeeper’s daughter well. But when Miuko is befallen with a horrible curse, transforming her into a demon, that all changes in an instant.

Now, she must embark on a harrowing journey to reverse the curse. Plagued by a demon prince and a multitude of deceitful obstacles, Miuko longs to return home to her normal life — but the power and strength that comes with her new existence might be too tempting to walk away from. 

Alight with Japanese culture and vibrant adventure, you won’t be able to put this one down. Even if this isn’t your typical genre, I urge you to give it a try. Chee weaves a spellbinding dark fantasy whose immersive atmosphere is mesmerizing and innovative. 

Some more excellent reading options to look out for:

Here are a few more great books coming out this month: