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Lord Otori, Takeo, and Takeo’s new teacher Kenji meet Kaede who was chosen as the future Lady Otori by a group of political partners. Takeo is still trying to come to terms with knowing that he is one of the Tribe—a group of mysterious, ninja-like assassins. When Takeo and Kaede first meet, they get attracted to each other.
Related: Asia, Fantasy, Japan, Young Adult (ages 14-18)
- ISBN: 9780142404331
- Author: Hearn, Lian
- Published: 2002
- Themes: Orphans
- Descriptors: Asia, Fantasy, Japan, Young Adult (ages 14-18)