Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her closest friend. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight...and Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits. But how much can she trust Azure? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...?

Nina is a poor orphan with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, just like the god of the stars. But one day she comes to the attention of the second prince of Fortna, Azure Seth Fortna, because of those beautiful eyes. He wants her to serve as a double for princess-priestess Alisha, who died three months before she was to be married off to the crown prince of the large, neighboring country of Galgada. After being asked to learn etiquette, to dress like a princess, and to deceive an entire nation, Nina finds herself drawn to Azure. And Azure, likewise, begins to desire Nina—who was supposed to be only a pawn—for his own?! Watch these two wrestle with a once in a lifetime love while fate toys with them in the second volume of this ultimate palace fantasy!

Nina was plucked off the streets because she resembled a dead priestess--but is this a lucky break, or a new kind of curse? Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award, this fantasy shojo manga features intertwining constellations of palace intrigue and perilous romance, for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride, The Apothecary Diaries, and Snow White With the Red Hair. Nina had a rough start to life, orphaned and stealing to survive, only to be abducted for her unusual lapis lazuli eyes. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha, who had her same eyes. Despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight. Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits, but how much can she trust him? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...?

In order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. She grows close to Galgada's Prince Sett, who doesn't know love, and decides to spend her life with him, but then Azure arrives disguised as a messenger from Fortna! When everything comes to a head, Nina's "lady-in-waiting" Hikami poisons Sett but fails to kill him. Used by Hikami and left alone at the scene, Nina is sent to Griffigeld Prison as a suspected assassin. After she meets General Holt there, the two join forces to confront the warden, and Azure once again arrives when she gets in trouble!! Fate rages inevitably onward in this tumultuous eighth volume of this classic fantasy story!

Nina, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace Princess Alicia, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of neighboring country Galgada. These lonely souls are quickly drawn together, but in order to save Azure from the king himself, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada. Unfortunately, the crown prince of Galgada, Sett, leaves her determination in tatters? Watch one poor girl get tested by the throes of love and fate in the third volume of this ultimate palace intrigue fantasy story!

Blinded by our own pain, we end up hurting the very people we want to protect. Under the sway of her abuser, 24-year-old teacher Misuzu Hara must lie to herself to survive—but she’s not the only one. And when she and Niizuma find themselves caught up in Kanamisa’s power games, they’ll all learn hard lessons about self-deception, violence, control…and maybe even love.

Nina, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace Princess Alicia, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of neighboring country Galgada. These lonely souls are quickly drawn together, but in order to save Azure from the king himself, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada. Unfortunately for her, the crown prince of the neighboring land is a cruel young man who has never known love. Nevertheless, she suggests he give loving her a try. Imagine her surprise when they really do grow closer! The fourth volume in this classic fantasy tale about the whims of fate and a once in a lifetime love!