Literary Titan Book Award
For those who appreciate historical fiction with profound emotional and cultural dimensions, Asayi . . .captures the essence of medieval Japan while addressing universal themes of identity, resilience, and justice.
CLC Book Excellence Award
Written with profound visual imagery that alights every one of the senses, Asayi by Sharon Curcio … brought medieval Japan to life in every way. I loved the cultural, social, architectural, and political aspects that were so deeply and beautifully woven into this story.
Book Excellence Award
Intrigue, manipulation, deceit, political exploitation in medieval Japanese culture and a young vulnerable girl makes for a powerful, stirring and inspiring story…
Indie Book Awards
Asayi An Autistic Teen’s Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan by Canyon Lake, CA resident Sharon Curcio has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2025.
Readers' Favorite
Historical details have been meticulously researched . . . the epitome of soft power.