Call Me Henbane

Crippling social anxiety has silenced sixteen-year-old Maeve for most of her life. Now, it keeps her from achieving her dream to attend a prestigious karate camp in Kyoto, Japan. When she makes a desperate wish on a magical family heirloom, she gains extraordinary ninja skills; and possibly a way to solve all her problems.    Armed with these new powers and a thirst for vengeance, Maeve becomes the city's own vigilante known as Henbane.But with amplified abilities come dangers that not...
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Crippling social anxiety has silenced sixteen-year-old Maeve for most of her life. Now, it keeps her from achieving her dream to attend a prestigious karate camp in Kyoto, Japan. When she makes a desperate wish on a magical family heirloom, she gains extraordinary ninja skills; and possibly a way to solve all her problems.    Armed with these new powers and a thirst for vengeance, Maeve becomes the city's own vigilante known as Henbane.But with amplified abilities come dangers that not even Henbane the Superhero can prevent-and mistakes that Maeve cannot undo.Meanwhile, escalating attacks target Maeve's beloved grandmother and uncover a priceless relic hidden in her ancestral home. The threat deepens as Maeve discovers the treasure's tie to her newly emerged talents.To protect Grandma from the murderous intruders, and figure out why shadowy forces will kill to obtain what they're looking for, Maeve must unravel the mystery and embrace heroism over vengeance.If she fails, those she loves most will pay the ultimate price.CALL ME HENBANE is a young adult action comedy with light fantasy elements and a bit of romance. Central themes include finding our true self, overcoming the things that hold us back, and trusting the hero within.