In Spirit’s Princess, we meet the little-known second century Japanese queen, Himiko, in Esther Friesner’s fictional narrative of Himiko’s girlhood. Himiko is recorded in Chinese history as a peaceful foreign queen. But other than the general consensus that she was also a shaman, very little is known about her.
In Friesner’s yarn, we meet Himiko of the Matsu (or pine tree) clan. She’s the only daughter of the Matsu chieftain, who has three wives and many sons. She especially idolizes her eldest brother, Aki. From the tender age of seven, Himiko is compassionate beyond her years, and hears the voices of spirits. Memorable were the chapters when she gets lost in the mountains and befriends a new tribe. Eventually, Himiko comes into full communion with the spirit world, and learns shaman customs and rituals. The novel ends on a cliffhanger, directing readers to the sequel.
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C.K. Brooke is a multi-award-winning author of over 20 novels and novellas. She is best known for her Mythic Maidens Series, Jordinia Saga, and American Pirate Romances. Her books have been published by 48fourteen and Limitless, as well as indie published, garnering accolades from the 2020 Best Indie Book Award in YA Fiction to the Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion Award. She’s been a guest speaker and panelist for the Detroit Romance Writers, Romance Writers of America, and Barnes & Noble Teen Book Fest. In 2020, she founded Called by the Heart Publications, releasing numerous e-books, paperbacks, and audio books annually. Her latest historical romance, THE POET BRIDE, is available for free on the Readict app.
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