The Mirror and the Fan

Content : A young exorcist investigates her sister’s disappearance on an island steeped in japanese mythology.

Hanabi lives her life as a high school student in Tokyo thanks to her powers of location magic. She was cast out by her family ten years earlier after losing most of her magical abilities. But when her sister Atsumo disappears, she must take her place in a ruthless competition to determine the next head of the magical council.

In Enoshima, Hanabi discovers a shrine threatened by demonic intrusions. While following her sister’s trail, she must also outwit the traps set by her rivals. This standalone novel is set in a richly researched Japanese world, familiar to fans of manga and anime, drawing on mythology and legends, material culture and iconic locations.

At its heart is a ruthless competition pitting young members of different families against one another — exorcists, spies, diviners, necromancers… Its heroine, marginalised by her clan, is nevertheless determined to do whatever it takes to find her missing sister.

About the author: Born in 1989, Floriane Soulas grew up between Paris and the Paris suburbs. After studying engineering, she went on to earn a PhD in mechanical engineering, but the literature she had devoured from an early age eventually caught up with her.Today, she divides her time between her career as an aerospace engineer and writing, with a strong commitment to showing that young women have a place everywhere, whether in science or literature. She is passionate about creating realistic, driven heroines and stories that inspire readers to dream while also encouraging them to reflect on the world around them.