Magic is disappearing.
The days of mages, spirits, and enchanted relics are gone, slipping into myth.
One girl holds the key to its survival…
DYNASTY
CODES
EPIC FANTASY SERIES
Yoshiko, the daughter of the daimyō of Hié, possesses an ancient and dangerous power—the burning spirit of the dragon, Kiyohimé. When a devastating betrayal shatters her family, she and her mother are forced to flee their castle, hunted by a ruthless council determined to eradicate them and take control of the domain.
Fear grips the people of Hié, and mysterious disappearances haunt the land—including Yoshiko’s best friend. Yoshiko must confront her dark curse as the fire of Kiyohimé threatens to consume her and those she loves, pushing her closer to a perilous edge.
But she’s not alone. Gora, a mysterious outsider with his own dark past, joins her. Together, they navigate a treacherous path filled with deadly foes and long-buried secrets that could unravel their world.
And as the line between salvation and destruction blurs, one question remains:
Will Yoshiko’s power save her people—or will it burn the world?
Rabia Tanveer
"The story is fantastic, Sarah Kate Ishii's descriptions are vivid, and everything feels real. The background building is phenomenal, the universe creation is on-point, and the character development is off-the-charts. You can feel the heat from Yoshiko’s power and her frustration as she struggles to control it.
Origin Curse has political tension and constant action, and the mythology and folklore aspects are well-researched and adapted to the story. Yoshiko’s journey and character development grow her into a reliable person on a journey from a lost, terrified girl to a strong, determined warrior. The relationship she shares with Gora is fascinating as they push each other, keep things light when the tension is rising, and make sure you get a grand old time at every moment in the tale.
I hope the sequel to the story comes out soon."
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Meet Sarah
Like a phoenix, my heroines rise from the ashes of old narratives, reborn stronger, bolder, and unstoppable.
follow their
they build it.
DESTINY
They don't just
And in their stories, I hope you see your own power, your own potential.
This is for me, and this is for you. For women who want more in fantasy. You can be anything, do anything, and change everything. The power has always been yours. Together, we will rewrite what it means to be a woman in fantasy—and beyond.
Let’s rise. Because when women work together and when they lead, entire worlds follow.
~ Sarah Kate Ishii
Next Event in 2025
23
FEBRUARY
I'm really excited to host my first author market table
this Sunday
at the Milton Markets from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
If you live in the Brisbane area and are available, pop by, say hi, and come talk books.
You'll be able to grab your own:
✔ signed copies of Dynasty Codes books 1 and 2
✔ copy of Haru & Yuka with exclusive stickers included
and sign up for Inner Circle news for my upcoming high fantasy novel, Iron Angels.
See you there!
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