Kuroshi thought she was an ordinary girl until she turned sixteen and awakened to mysterious new powers, after which she set forth on a journey of self-discovery and courage.
Guided by a reluctant scholar named Winston, she journeys across the rich world of Seidak and transforms from a meek girl into the world's savior. Across vast lands, while making new allies, she discovers yet more powerful magic on her quest to bring light to the world. Kuroshi's resolve will be tested as she confronts the truth about the demons that plague her world.
Scion of Seirin is a gripping tale of magic, friendship, and self-realization as Kuroshi faces the ultimate challenge to defy the darkness and emerge as a beacon of hope. This mesmerizing story showcases a world in which destiny and desire collide in a battle against the forces that threaten to enshroud everything in shadows.
Queenie Li's debut novel,Scion of Seirin, masterfully blends Japanese Light Novel with traditional Western novel style. This fantasy, coming-of-age novel sees a young woman battle through the sexism of her time to go on a hero's journey. Heavily inspired by Japanese works, this story looks to play with some common tropes, while subverting others to keep the reader guessing.
