Books by Kureha

At long last, Ruri Morikawa can return to the Nation of the Dragon King with the incident in the Nation of the Beast King firmly behind her. Now that she knows the meaning behind the dragonheart pendant Jade gave her before they parted ways, Ruri finds herself struggling with her feelings.After a suspicious ship attacks the nation and abducts a number of dragonkin, Jade departs for Yadacain, a nation of witches, to reclaim his people.Ruri is not the only one wrestling with feelings, however. Quartz, Jade’s predecessor, has returned to the nation at long last, grief weighing heavy on his heart. Can Ruri soothe his grieving heart, or will Quartz’s dolor drag him down a path of no return?The White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap reaches its conclusion!

Nineteen-year-old Ruri Morikawa gets wrangled into a messy situation when her selfish childhood friend strands her in another world! To make matters somehow worse, a mysterious conspiracy then gets her abandoned in a perilous forest. Through an unexpected turn of events, she comes into possession of a mystical bracelet that allows her to transform into a white cat. Now that she's in the Land of the Dragon King, she has to hide the fact that she's human-which means spending her days as a little white cat, for the time being... But how will she exact her much-earned revenge against those who've wronged her while stuck in the form of a small, fluffy, cuddly kitty cat?!

Proven appeal of subject: Over 9,000 copies of this series have been sold as eBooks. Japanese turnout is strong, with a manga adaptation also released in monthly serialisation. Genre staying power: A female-focused fantasy series, The White Cat¿s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King¿s Lap is packed with intrigue, handsome princes, romance, and clever antics which keep the reader coming back for more. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume! Artwork: Multiple full-page illustrations (3 color, including a two-page spread, and approx. 5 black-and-white per volume) add extra value and provide crossover appeal with the manga buying audience.