In "Katana" by Cole Gibsen, readers are introduced to a teenage girl named Kira, who struggles with her identity and the weight of her family's expectations. When Kira discovers a powerful katana, she is thrust into a world of ancient samurai lore and supernatural battles. As she learns to wield the sword, she uncovers secrets about her family and her own abilities. With tension rising from rival factions, Kira must navigate her newfound powers while facing the realities of her life as a high school student. The story blends themes of self-discovery, heritage, and the challenges of adolescence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2012 by Flux .

Cole Gibsen first realized she was different when, in high school, she was still reading comic books while the other girls were reading fashion magazines.