A narrative that will engage fans of the genre with a much-needed non-Western setting."- Kirkus Reviews "An engaging story that also questions the power structures of heaven and earth, male and female, human and yokai. "Jean's world building is incredible."- Booklist "Will latch onto your imagination and sweep you along for a magical and dangerous ride."-Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times–bestselling author of The Testing Trilogy Redwine, New York Times–bestselling author of The Bloodspell "Dark, daring, and utterly delicious."-C.J. Torn between duty and love, loyalty and betrayal, vengeance and forgiveness, the choices of Mari, Taro, and Akira will decide the fate of Honoku. As she struggles to keep her true identity hidden, Mari's fate collides with that of Taro, the prince who has no desire to inherit the imperial throne, and Akira, a half-human, half-yōkai outcast. Mari is a yōkai with the ability to transform into a terrifying monster. And it would be, if she weren't hiding a dangerous secret. Mari has spent a lifetime training to become empress. All are eligible to compete-all except yōkai, supernatural monsters and spirits whom the human emperor is determined to enslave and destroy. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Survive the palace's enchanted seasonal rooms. In this Japanese folklore–inspired YA fantasy for fans of The Hunger Games, a lowly young woman with a monstrous secret competes to become empress.Įach generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku.
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