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The world has been annihilated and an evil bestial deity must be appeased. Saki, a young girl trying to escape destiny, finds refuge in an unusual and rough line of work. But she has been chosen for an unthinkable role: a princess must be sacrificed to the monster, Yamata-no-Orochi, at the fifty-year Tenken Festival. Can Manaka, the man in love with Saki, follow her into this abyss to save her from fate...only to discover the dark secret of the ceremony? This fantasy novel blends elements of mythology and romance, perfect for readers who enjoy tales of sacrifice, destiny, and dark secrets.
The world has been annihilated and an evil bestial deity must be appeased. Saki, a young girl trying to escape destiny, finds refuge in an unusual and rough line of work. But she has been chosen for an unthinkable role: a princess must be sacrificed to the monster, Yamata-no-Orochi, at the fifty-...
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Yumiko Shirai is a self-made illustrator and author. This is her first major work in Japan and marks her U.S. debut. It took Yumiko a total of ten years from conceptualization to completion for this work of visual artistry. Yumiko's work has also appeared in various magazines, newspapers, and children's educational books.
Yumiko Shirai is a self-made illustrator and author. This is her first major work in Japan and marks her U.S. debut. It took Yumiko a total of ten years from conceptualization to completion for this work of visual artistry. Yumiko's work has also appeared in various magazines, newspapers, and chi...
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