Zhao shines in the fast-paced and vivid combat scenes, which lend a cinematic quality that pulls readers in. NYT Book Review
Blood Heir is cinematic storytelling at its best. A stunning new voice in YA, Amélie Wen Zhao has drawn characters who are as complex and captivating as the fantastical world she s built. Get ready for a retelling like you ve never seen before. Adrienne Young,New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back
Sure to keep readers turning pages . Perfect for fans of Amy Tintera or Sarah J. Maas, but readers should prepare for plenty of heartbreak. Booklist
"[A] pointed exploration into the consequences of exploitation and the defining nature of choices." Publishers Weekly
"Ana is not the typical damsel in distress." Kirkus Reviews
Amélie Wen Zhao was born in Paris and grew up in Beijing in an international community. Her multicultural upbringing instilled in her a deep love of global affairs and cross-cultural perspectives. She seeks to bring this passion to her stories, crafting characters from kingdoms in different corners of the world. She attended college in New York City, where she now lives. Amélie is the author of Blood Heir and Red Tigress.