See also 宮部 みゆき (Japanese language profile) and 宮部美幸 (Chinese language profile).
Miyuki Miyabe (宮部みゆき Miyabe Miyuki) is a popular contemporary Japanese author active in a number of genres including science fiction, mystery fiction, historical fiction, social commentary, and juvenile fiction. Miyabe started writing novels at the age of 23. She has been a prolific writer, publishing dozens of novels and winning many major literary prizes, including the Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize in 1993 for Kasha and the Naoki Prize in 1998 for Riyū [The Reason] (理由). A Japanese film adaptation of Riyû, directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, was released in 2004.
This book is such a page-turner. I can hardly put it down... The mini stories are all connected in a way. Miyuki's writing captured my full attention, my senses flew with her stories. When I came to the last chapter, I was getting scared, especially it was already midnight.. I even had goosebumps on my arms.
The main character is so gentle . When I read her story, I felt for her and wish I could do something for her. Good work, Miyuki! Can't wait for the second and third parts of the series!