Prepare for swirling court intrigue in this magical trading places tale of maidens competing for the crown–and don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!

In a kingdom inspired by historical China, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts–but only one will be crowned empress. The frail and beautiful Kou Reirin, the so-called butterfly of the imperial court, is a shoo-in to marry the crown prince. But when court rat Shu Keigetsu lashes out at her during the glittering Lantern Festival, it’s Reirin who wakes up in the dungeons! Body-swapped by her assailant to steal her position at court, Reirin’s plight seems dire…to everyone else! Now that she’s got a robust new body, not even the looming threat of execution can stop her!