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Paper Crane Memories

sapphic samurai short stories

by Alina Lee ...

Series Book 1 - Izumo
A goddess hiding in seclusion that needs to be drawn out. A young woman seeking escape from an arranged marriage. A bodyguard who loves her lord's wife. A warrior who finds the love of her life on the field of battle. All these stories and more can be found in the stories here in Paper Crane Memories.Paper Crane Memories is a short story collection set in Izumo, a fantasy world inspired by the ... Read more

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A goddess hiding in seclusion that needs to be drawn out. A young woman seeking escape from an arranged marriage. A bodyguard who loves her lord's wife. A warrior who finds the love of her life on the field of battle. All these stories and more can be found in the stories here in Paper Crane Memories.Paper Crane Memories is a short story collection set in Izumo, a fantasy world inspired by the
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Cherry Blossom Blooming

sapphic samurai short stories

by Alina Lee ...

Series Book 2 - Izumo
Two women fighting a last stand and choosing to die in each other's arms. A young woman who fears losing the woman she loves in a time of war. A young poet stirring the heart of a lovelorn ghost. A heartbroken assassin finding a place where she can rest and a woman who might mend her emotional pain. These are just some of the seventeen stories found here in Cherry Blossom Blooming.Cherry Blossom ... Read more

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Two women fighting a last stand and choosing to die in each other's arms. A young woman who fears losing the woman she loves in a time of war. A young poet stirring the heart of a lovelorn ghost. A heartbroken assassin finding a place where she can rest and a woman who might mend her emotional pain. These are just some of the seventeen stories found here in Cherry Blossom Blooming.Cherry Blossom
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A Path of a Thousand Blossoms

sapphic samurai short stories

by Alina Lee ...

Series Book 3 - Izumo
A highborn lady enchanted by a mysterious woman she meets at night. A skeptical courtier impressed by a rising military commander. A failed warrior reminiscing about lost loves in her final moments. A samurai risking it all to give her lover back her eyes. These and other stories are part of A Path of a Thousand Blossoms.A Path of a Thousand Blossoms is the third in a series of short story ... Read more

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A highborn lady enchanted by a mysterious woman she meets at night. A skeptical courtier impressed by a rising military commander. A failed warrior reminiscing about lost loves in her final moments. A samurai risking it all to give her lover back her eyes. These and other stories are part of A Path of a Thousand Blossoms.A Path of a Thousand Blossoms is the third in a series of short story
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Kaikeyi

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by Vaishnavi Patel ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "MYTHIC RETELLING AT ITS BEST." (R. F. Kuang, author of Yellowface) • A 2023 IGNYTE AWARD FINALIST • A BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB PICK“With a graceful, measured elegance” (New York Times), this lyrical novel reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the ancient epic the Ramayana, giving voice to an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "MYTHIC RETELLING AT ITS BEST." (R. F. Kuang, author of Yellowface) • A 2023 IGNYTE AWARD FINALIST • A BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB PICK“With a graceful, measured elegance” (New York Times), this lyrical novel reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the ancient epic the Ramayana, giving voice to an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a
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Flame in the Mist

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn, comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan where Mulan meets Throne of Glass.“[A] fun feudal samurai drama. . .action-packed and well-paced.”—The Washington Post“If you live for books that have lush worlds, swoony romance and non-stop action, you’ll want to read this.”—P... ... Read more

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn, comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan where Mulan meets Throne of Glass.“[A] fun feudal samurai drama. . .action-packed and well-paced.”—The Washington Post“If you live for books that have lush worlds, swoony romance and non-stop action, you’ll want to read this.”—P...
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The Palace of Illusions

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by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni ...

Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic saga.Married to five royal husbands who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom, Panchaali aids their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining ... Read more

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Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic saga.Married to five royal husbands who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom, Panchaali aids their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining
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Tiger's Promise

A Tiger's Curse Novella

by Colleen Houck ...

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Before the curse, there was a promise. A prequel to the bestselling Tiger’s Curse series, this much anticipated novella recalls the beginning of Ren and Kishan’s story. Before Kelsey there was a girl, raised by a villain, whose love for a hero changed the course of history.Trapped under the thumb of her abusive and powerful father Lokesh, Yesubai struggles to keep her own magical abilities secret ... Read more

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Before the curse, there was a promise. A prequel to the bestselling Tiger’s Curse series, this much anticipated novella recalls the beginning of Ren and Kishan’s story. Before Kelsey there was a girl, raised by a villain, whose love for a hero changed the course of history.Trapped under the thumb of her abusive and powerful father Lokesh, Yesubai struggles to keep her own magical abilities secret
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A Crown of Wishes

by Roshani Chokshi ...

Series Book 2 - Star-Touched
Contains an extended excerpt from The Gilded Wolves.From the author of The Star-Touched Queen comes a beautiful lush fantasy, Roshani Chokshi's A Crown of Wishes.Gauri, the princess of Bharata, has been taken as a prisoner of war by her kingdom’s enemies. Faced with a future of exile and scorn, Gauri has nothing left to lose. Hope unexpectedly comes in the form of Vikram, the cunning prince of a ... Read more

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Contains an extended excerpt from The Gilded Wolves.From the author of The Star-Touched Queen comes a beautiful lush fantasy, Roshani Chokshi's A Crown of Wishes.Gauri, the princess of Bharata, has been taken as a prisoner of war by her kingdom’s enemies. Faced with a future of exile and scorn, Gauri has nothing left to lose. Hope unexpectedly comes in the form of Vikram, the cunning prince of a
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True Path of the Ninja

The Definitive Translation of the Shoninki (An Authentic Ninja Training Manual)

by Antony Cummins ...

Translated by Yoshie Minami ...

True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki—the famous 17th-century ninjutsu manual.Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in ... Read more

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True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki—the famous 17th-century ninjutsu manual.Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in
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Shoninki: The Secret Teachings of the Ninja

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by Master Natori Masazumi, Axel Mazuer ...

The classic text on the mystical traditions of the ninja now decoded in English• The path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline• Details the art of concealment and espionage, including methods of disguise, survival techniques, and face reading• A ninja response to the Samurai Bushido and the way to mind-body harmonyExperts in disguise, infiltration, espionage, and counterintelligence, ... Read more

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The classic text on the mystical traditions of the ninja now decoded in English• The path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline• Details the art of concealment and espionage, including methods of disguise, survival techniques, and face reading• A ninja response to the Samurai Bushido and the way to mind-body harmonyExperts in disguise, infiltration, espionage, and counterintelligence,
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Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword

by Chris Bradford ...

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After being shipwrecked in Japan, adopted, and taught the Way of the Warrior at samurai school, Jack is ready to embark on the next chapter of his training: the Way of the Sword. His lessons involve fighting blindfolded, using a b–o staff, and finding messages in origami—all while withstanding the constant pressure of being a foreigner. The stakes are raised even higher when the school holds a ... Read more

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After being shipwrecked in Japan, adopted, and taught the Way of the Warrior at samurai school, Jack is ready to embark on the next chapter of his training: the Way of the Sword. His lessons involve fighting blindfolded, using a b–o staff, and finding messages in origami—all while withstanding the constant pressure of being a foreigner. The stakes are raised even higher when the school holds a
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Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon

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Series series Young Samurai
Adventure meets fantastic historical fiction in this tale of a samurai school set in Japan ... Read more

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Adventure meets fantastic historical fiction in this tale of a samurai school set in Japan
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