The Spirit Glass [English, Paperback]

A soul-stealing ghost, a bloodthirsty gecko, and a race against time through the spirit realms.

Dive into a breathtaking fantasy quest steeped in the rich traditions of Filipino mythology! From New York Times best-selling author Roshani Chokshi (author of the acclaimed Aru Shah series) comes a spellbinding standalone adventure about family, grief, and finding your own magic.

Twelve-year-old Corazon Lopez is desperately counting down the days until her magic awakens. Raised by her powerful guardian, Aunt Tina, Corazon is training to become a babaylan—a mystical healer and spirit guide. Her deepest wish? To use her fully realized powers to bring her parents back from the dead. Until then, she relies on a fragile soul key that allows their ghosts to visit her for just a few precious hours every Saturday night.

But when a vengeful ghost steals Corazon’s irreplaceable key, the delicate boundary between the human world and the spirit realm begins to fracture. To save her family and jumpstart her magic, Corazon must fashion a new key and lay the ghost to rest. Alongside her hyperactive, rather bloodthirsty gecko spirit guide, Saso, she embarks on a high-stakes journey through dangerous spirit realms. If the ghost slips through the spirit glass, all hope will be lost forever.

Written to honor Chokshi’s own Filipino heritage, The Spirit Glass is packed with the signature wit, sparkling magic, and deep emotional resonance that makes her a master of modern mythology.

Why We Love It at Hot Tropiks

• Modern Babaylan Magic: It beautifully introduces young readers to pre-colonial Philippine spiritual practices, anitos (spirit guides), and folklore with a brilliant modern-day spin.
• The Perfect Balance: It expertly balances side-splitting comedy (thanks to Saso the gecko!) with a deeply moving, poignant exploration of love, loss, and growing up.
• Critically Acclaimed: A stellar addition to the Rick Riordan Presents imprint that has captured the hearts of mythology fans worldwide.

About the Author

• Roshani Chokshi: Roshani is the New York Times best-selling author of the Pandava quintet, The Gilded Wolves series, and The Last Tale of the Flower Bride. Her work has been nominated for the Locus and Nebula awards. One of her main inspirations for writing The Spirit Glass was to honor and celebrate her Filipino heritage on her mother’s side.