After four books and countless seasons, the moment has finally arrived. In just days, on September 23rd, readers will hold the complete Seasons of the Sword series in their hands—and what a journey it has been.

“Like the round of the seasons. Never-ending. Inescapable. A knot of sorrow that could only be cut through by the most subtle of blades.”

These words from the opening chapter of Murasaki capture everything this series has been about: the cyclical nature of growth, loss, and transformation. When we first met Risuko, she was a girl with nothing. Seperated from her home and family, no certainty about her place in the world. She began her story in Serenity Province, poor and alone, unsure of who or what she might become.

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Now, four seasons later, she returns to where it all started. But the girl who left Serenity Province is gone. In her place stands a young woman of strength and skill, with powerful allies and hard-won wisdom. She has connections and abilities she never dreamed possible.
Yet as Murasaki reveals, all her newly forged strengths and friendships may not be enough for what lies ahead.
This is the beauty of a true hero journey. It’s not just about gaining power, but about understanding what that power costs, how to wield it wisely, and how to bring the boon of that power back to your community.

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None of this would have been possible without the incredible artistry of James Egan at Bookfly Design, who understood from the beginning that these covers needed to do more than just look beautiful—they needed to tell a story.
Working closely together, we created covers that communicate the essential truth of Risuko’s tale: that every story has a beginning, middle, and end, but is also part of something larger and eternal.
Each cover captures not just its individual season, but the sense of movement and change that drives the entire series. From spring’s promise through winter’s harsh truths, the visual progression mirrors Risuko’s internal journey while reminding us that seasons always return, that endings become new beginning

The Story Never Truly Ends

Perhaps that’s why this “finale” feels less like a conclusion and more like a completion—the difference between closing a door and finishing a circle. As one character reflects late in Murasaki: “As my mother had told me, in life, unlike in adventure tales, one never gets simply to say owari and let the story end.”
The seasons will turn again. New challenges will arise. And readers who have fallen in love with this world and these characters may find that Risuko’s story, like the seasons themselves, has more cycles yet to unfold.

Your Journey Begins September 23rd

Murasaki arrives next Tuesday, September 23rd, completing a series that has touched the hearts of readers from middle school through adulthood. Whether you’re discovering Risuko’s world for the first time or you’ve been eagerly awaiting this conclusion, the complete Seasons of the Sword series is ready to take you on an unforgettable adventure.
Don’t wait for the seasons to change—preorder Murasaki today and complete your journey with Risuko.

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Can one girl survive?

An easy mission promises to be Risuko’s last

Accompanying a noblewoman to her wedding should be a simple assignment — until Risuko, Emi, and Toumi realize someone wants the bride dead. If they can’t unite Japan’s most powerful clans through marriage, the empire may endure another century of bloodshed. And there’s nothing they won’t do to ensure the ceremony proceeds…

Because Risuko and her friends aren’t just lady’s maids. They are kunoichi.

Trained spies, assassins—and in this case, bodyguards.

Along the way, they must confront hidden enemies and uncover who is behind the plot. Risuko must confront the ghosts of her past to become, finally, herself.

Read a sneak preview of the opening chapters!

Seasons of the Sword:Risuko (Winter) Bright Eyes (Spring) Kano (Summer)Murasaki (Autumn — now available!)

(Young adult historical adventure; Japanese Civil War)

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