Action, romance, family, and self-discovery are all parts of Mari’s journey.In a genre that is quick to make trilogies and quartets, this is laudable as a standalone that fully tells its story within a single volume.”- Booklist “Jean’s world building is incredible and reflects her Japanese heritage, from the richly described landscapes of the animal wives’ home to the city of Honoku to the seasonal rooms. “With rich mythology and elegant atmosphere, Empress of All Seasons will latch onto your imagination and sweep you along for a magical and dangerous ride.”-Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times best-selling author of The Testing Trilogy and Eden Conquered

'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Torn between duty and love, loyalty and betrayal, vengeance and forgiveness, the choices of Mari, Taro, and Akira will decide the fate of Honoku in this beautifully written, edge-of-your-seat YA fantasy. 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 a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems.Įach generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku.

Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean