Empress of All Seasons

In a captivating YA fantasy set in the mystical palace of Honoku, every generation witnesses a fierce competition to crown the next empress. Contestants must navigate enchanted seasonal rooms and ultimately marry the prince, but Mari, a yokai hiding her true nature, faces perilous stakes. As she strives to conceal her identity, her path intertwines with Taro, the reluctant prince, and Akira, a half-human outcast, leading to crucial choices that will determine the fate of their realm amid themes of duty, love, and betrayal.