
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. HMH Books for Young Readers publishes it.

I have given Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean a ☆☆☆☆ rating.
