Empress Of All Seasons by Emiko Jean

In a world where each season is ruled by a different god, a fierce competition is held to determine the next Empress. Mari, a yokai with the ability to transform into a monster, enters the contest with a secret mission to steal the Emperor's wealth. As she navigates the deadly challenges of the seasonal rooms, she forms unexpected alliances and confronts her own identity. Amidst political intrigue and forbidden love, Mari must decide where her true loyalties lie, ultimately challenging the oppressive system that seeks to control her fate.

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