Out January 2027 with Bloomsbury

New Romantic Fantasy from the New York Times best-selling author of Wicked Fox and Once Upon a K-Prom

LA is full of ghosts. No one knows this better than the mudangs of Taeyang Bathhouse.

Sujin comes from a long line of shamans who guide ghosts to the underworld. But because of her rare ability to see the past lives of any spirit she touches—an unpredictable power that once sent her into a coma—her family forbids her from beginning her training, even though the spirits could be the key to finding her missing father.

Also haunted by the ghosts of her past is Rami. When Rami was hired by Sujin’s family to find wayward spirits, no questions asked, she knew better than to ask any in return. It’d be the perfect arrangement if it wasn’t for Seon, an annoying reaper who constantly crashes her hunts.

When Daniel, a teen ghost, wanders into the bathhouse and Sujin realizes he isn’t truly dead, she steps in to help him. With one touch, she’s launched into his memories—including one of her father. And when Rami and Seon discover spirits across the city are disappearing, their investigation may just lead them to the very ghost Sujin is trying to help.

Devastating secrets unravel alongside the mystery, and if the four of them aren’t careful, they may risk being lost to the underworld themselves.

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“Trust Kat Cho to deliver a fantasy rich with Korean folklore, unforgettable characters, and a fascinating bridge between the human and spirit worlds. House of Forgotten Souls is exciting, action-packed, and full of mystery, with a twist that will leave you reeling!” ―June Hur, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Behind Five Willows

"An irresistible, hauntingly original fantasy. Kat Cho weaves razor-sharp humor, aching romance, and breathless supernatural danger into a moving exploration of grief, family, fate, and what we must remember — or release — to truly move on." ―Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling & award-winning author of Cemetery Boys and Espírtu

"House of Forgotten Souls is an action-packed adventure that brings LA's Koreatown brilliantly to life. Filled with family secrets, sweet romance, and twists that left me gasping until the very last page!"

–Judy I. Lin, New York Times bestselling author of A Magic Steeped in Poison

"Cho weaves bittersweet romances and a rare evil spirit into a thriller-paced novel based in the complex Korean mythology I've wanted to learn more about. Was I ready for a mysterious reaper, brave and snarky mudangs, and all the cool rules of the Underworld? Probably not, but I can't wait to revisit it—perhaps I've fallen under the spell of a certain reaper!"

—Jamie McCauley, RJ Julia Booksellers

"House of Forgotten Souls captures the thrills, star-crossed romance, and cultural intrigue you would find in a K-drama. Perfect for fans of KPop Demon Hunters, I pleasantly enjoyed Cho's interpretation of the Mudang. The multi-POV storyline brings the authenticity in all the main characters while tying the central plot succinctly. By the time I finished the book, it had left me wanting for more."

—Ryan Bada, Children's Book World

“A dazzling blend of Korean mythology, swoony romance, and supernatural intrigue, House of Forgotten Souls is a richly imagined contemporary fantasy filled with twists where every ghost has a secret and every mystery cuts straight to the heart. Thrilling from the first page!”

―June CL Tan, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Darker by Four and Jade Fire Gold

“A captivating weave of secrets, love, and fate. House of Forgotten Souls effortlessly blends the whimsy and mysticism of Korean folklore into the backdrop modern Los Angeles, with exciting reveals that lead ultimately to a tender heart.”

―Amanda Foody, New York Times bestselling author of All of Us Villains

“It's been a long time since a book got their claws so deep into me that I read it in one sitting. Kat Cho is an evil genius. It is so good!”

—Ellen Oh, author of Prophecy and Spirit Hunters and We Need Diverse Books co-founder

"Your secrets won't remain hidden for long as House of Forgotten Souls drags readers to the underworld as past lives devour their way into the present."

—Jenny Gilroy, E. Shaver Booksellers

"Kat Cho is stellar at mixing urban fantasy, Korean folklore, family drama, and romance into a fresh, addictive read. Transporting us to a world of mudangs, reapers, and spirits, House of Forgotten Souls is an epic tale of fate, love, and redemption. Sequel now, please!"

—Alyssa Raymond, Copper Dog Books