Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean
b'This week we are journeying into a rich fantasy world inspired by Japanese folkore. Join us as we chat about Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean. (Transcript) In today\\u2019s episode \\u2026 In Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean,\\xa0Mari\\u2019s world is split into two kinds of people\\u2014magical creatures and spirits called Yokai, and the humans who oppress and enslave them. Although she is a yokai, Mari has trained her whole life to conquer the four seasons and become the empress, hiding her identity. But leaving her safe mountain town for the capital city has shown her how harsh life truly is for the other yokai, and the prince shows a tenderness that gives her hope for the future. Can Mari conquer the seasons, and if she does, can she betray the prince she\\u2019s come [\\u2026]'