Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 9

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 9
Author: Miri Mikawa
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2023-03-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718302789

When Rimi learns the real reason behind Shusei’s betrayal, it strengthens her resolve to bring him back from the point of no return, but her failure to provide Kojin with a suitable dish still hangs over her head. On top of everything else, the interrogation over her kidnapping begins. While Shohi stands as the judge, a misunderstanding puts him at odds with his chancellor, leading to a worst-case scenario: Kojin announces his plans to resign and leave the capital! Get ready for the tangled web of emotions unraveling in the ninth volume of Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower!

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 5

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 5
Author: Miri Mikawa
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2022-04-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718302703

Having learned Shusei’s secret, Rimi has chosen to become the empress in order to protect him. Unable to pursue her love of cooking as the time of the enthronement ceremony draws nearer, she begins her education to prepare for her new role—only to find that her tutor is none other than Shusei himself! The two find themselves smiling at each other as they hide the pain of having to carry their feelings for one another their whole lives. Then, Emperor Shohi receives a letter protesting the crowning of a Wakokuan as the empress. With the interests and ulterior motives of the imperial court standing in the way, the love triangle starts heading in an unexpected direction, and a single lie sets all of their fates in motion.

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 1

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 1
Author: Miri Mikawa
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-05-05
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718302622

Rimi has spent most of her life making food for the protector god of the land. She is suddenly sent as a tribute to the great empire of Konkoku, becoming one of the emperor’s concubines. She comes close to losing the taste of her home country, but she is saved by the cuisinologist Shusei. As she dreams of a reunion with the kind scholar, she does her best to survive in the envy-filled rear palace with the help of her natural cheerfulness and her skill as a cook. Then out of nowhere, she is arrested and sentenced to be executed on the charge of disrespecting the emperor! How will Rimi get out of this mess? Find out in this China-inspired fantasy story about a princess and her love for food surrounded by gorgeous men.

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 3

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 3
Author: Miri Mikawa
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-09-15
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718302665

Konkoku has finally initiated a dialogue to form diplomatic relations with the country of Saisakoku, which has remained isolated from most of the world for a century. To relieve Emperor Shohi of his exhaustion and rage from the tough negotiations, Rimi is appointed as his personal chef. While she happily accepts the honor, Rimi is gradually losing the time she can spend with cuisinology scholar Shusei. She also finds herself butting heads with the Chief of Dining, Yo Koshin. Meanwhile, Shusei has realized his feelings for Rimi and does his best to suppress them. What will come of this unfortunate love triangle?

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 2

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 2
Author: Miri Mikawa
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-07-09
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718302649

The Declaration of Stability—a ceremony where the four highest-ranking consorts of the rear palace compete for the new emperor’s favor—draws near. In an attempt to pacify the consorts as they prepare for the ceremony, the food-loving princess Rimi, along with the cuisinology scholar Shusei, are appointed as the consorts’ cooks. Rimi finds herself hard at work dealing with the womens’ strong personalities. Emperor Shohi also starts to approach Rimi frequently under the pretext of wanting to see the Quinary Dragon. Shusei is happy that Shohi has become interested in women, but at the same time, he feels conflicted somehow. That’s when the priceless treasure required for the ceremony is suddenly stolen!

Since I Was Abandoned After Reincarnating, I Will Cook With My Fluffy Friends

Since I Was Abandoned After Reincarnating, I Will Cook With My Fluffy Friends
Author: Yu Sakurai
Publisher: Cross Infinite World
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2021-04-15
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1945341556

Fluffy Friends, Good Food, And Freedom, What More Does A Girl Need?! When the crown prince unexpectedly breaks off their engagement and abandons her, Duchess Laetitia regains the memories of her past life as an office worker who loved to cook. Finding herself expelled from the kingdom, Laetitia agrees to marry Glenreed, the Silver Wolf King—a man famous for his hatred of women while ironically seeking a queen for political purposes. Laetitia’s new life lets her spend her days cooking and pursuing her hobbies in the royal villa, all while surrounded by furry creatures like wolves, Gardener Cats, and other mythical beasts. One day, after Laetitia offers food to a beautiful silver wolf that appears in the villa, she finds Glenreed’s attitude toward her slowly begins to change… Say hello to this evil aristocrat and her life of leisure, cooking, and fuzzy companions!

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 9

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 9
Author: Satoru Yamaguchi
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2021-07-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718332165

After reincarnating as the villainess of an otome game, Katarina Claes successfully staved off all the Catastrophic Bad Ends the game held in store for her. But instead of a peaceful life working at the Magical Ministry with her friends, she discovered that the original game had a sequel! Between the Dark Magic she’s acquired and possible game events she’s gotten wrapped up in, she may already be on the way to even worse fates than before! Now, she gets up to her usual, charming-yet-airheaded antics in the search for a kidnapped girl. Together with friends and colleagues from the Ministry, Katarina investigates a human trafficking ring in a seaside town. Naturally, this daughter of a duke and fiancée of a prince goes undercover as…a shockingly capable waitress?! Doom is always just around the corner in the ninth volume of the adventures of this not-so-villainous villainess!

I Reincarnated As Evil Alice, So the Only Thing I’m Courting Is Death!

I Reincarnated As Evil Alice, So the Only Thing I’m Courting Is Death!
Author: Chii Kurusu
Publisher: Cross Infinite World
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2020-12-18
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1945341513

Struck by a car while saving a kitten, I died and reincarnated as the heroine of Evil Alice’s Lover, my absolute favorite otome game. But before I could even enjoy my new life as Alice, I remembered something important. Even though this is a game about dating, there are so many bad endings, it won the award for “Deadliest Game of the Year”! I’m not allowed to fall in love if I want to live?! But the death flags just keep coming! Packed with suspense and romance, this is the story of my gothic romantic comedy!