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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2018 | Young Adult
Gr 8 Up—This fantasy is steeped in Japanese folklore that offers readers an exciting, plot-driven, anime-style tale. Mari, a yõkai, a supernatural monster and spirit, is trained from childhood by her mother to compete to become Empress of Honoku. Mari's clan is the Animal Wives, which consists of cunning, beautiful, and cold yõkai that enchant human men, marry them, and rob them, then return to their village ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
When Mari enters the competition to survive the four magical season-themed rooms and marry the emperor-to-be, Prince Taro, she must hide th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
When Mari enters the competition to survive the four magical season-themed rooms and marry the emperor-to-be, Prince Taro, she must hide th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
