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When their powerful samurai lord father is murdered, two aristocratic sisters find themselves hunted by his killer. Disguising themselves as boys, Kimi and Hana enroll in a school for samurai to train while protecting what remains of their family. This historical adventure follows the sisters as they navigate danger, loyalty, and the fight to avenge their father's death.
Quick Summary
When two aristocratic sisters in ancient Japan lose everything after their family is betrayed, they make a daring choice: they disguise themselves as boys to attend a prestigious samurai school. What follows is a story about loyalty, proving yourself, and the lengths you'd go to protect the people you love. Kids who enjoy historical fiction, martial arts stories, or books about characters who must hide their true selves will find plenty to love here. There's action and tension (samurai training is no joke), but also humor and warmth between the sisters that makes their journey genuinely touching. Parents should know there's some violence and the emotional stakes are real these girls have lost their home and are risking everything. If your kid liked "A Single Shard" or wants more stories set in Asia with fierce main characters, this is a great next pick. It's the first book in a series, so if they fall in love with these sisters, there's more to dive into.