Back cover:
THE TWELVE KINGDOMS
More than just a fantasy story filled with horrific monsters, half-beasts, and magicians, The Twelve Kingdoms centers around a world reminiscent of Chinese mythology and rife with civil and political upheaval. Skies of Dawn the fourth volume of this ongoing seven-volume epic, takes you on a wild ride that leaves you questioning the bounds of reality and fantasy.
"An exciting, fast-paced adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats."
- BookLoons.com
"Fuyumi Ono weaves a bewitching tale."
- yabookscentral.com
"This is a fantasy novel displaying a grand immagination and soaring adventure."
- ActiveAnime.com
Front flap:
After a year of depending on her ministers to govern the kingdom of Kei, Yoko follows Keiki's advice and descends the mountain to live among her people, eager to learn how to be a better leader from the village's wise-man, Enho. However, when Enho is kidnapped, Yoko finds herself thrust into an all-out war between the kingdoms. Freindships and alliances are put to the test during the Battle of Wa Province. Can Yoko summon the strength to take up her responsibilities as king?
Back flap:
Fuyumi Ono
was born in Oita Prefecture, Japan. She graduated from Otani University with a major in Buddhist studies. During college she was a member of Kyoto University's mystery story club for readers and writers of the mystery genre. In 1988, she made her publishing debut in Kodansha's teen-targeted X-Bunko Teens Heart series. Besides The Twelve Kingdoms, Ono has written others novels in such genres as mystery and horror.