The Last Ryukyu Nuro — Stephanie Ayers

As the Tantori Festival comes to an end, Noro Wakumi dies and her only child, Erity, is expected to assume the role. In order to accept her position in the Shuri Court, Erity must live a life of celibacy and forsake her brother, Ronin, and Taigen, whom she loves. Unable to choose, Erity runs away to seek advice from a sacred sea dragon. Seki, the local medium, takes advantage of Erity's absence to summon a spirit of darkness-Kano, who has an agenda of his own. When Kano tricks Taigen into giving up his soul, Ronin realizes Erity is in danger. He sends Kenji, his most trusted samurai, to send the evil Shintu priest back to his grave.Even if Kenji succeeds in destroying Kano, there's no guarantee Erity will accept her fate as the royal noro priestess. Is her love for Taigen stronger than her love for the people, or will she follow her destiny and become the last trueborn Ryukyu noro?