Devastatingly gorgeous. Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
The perfect book for fans of the Chinese xianxia fantasy genre. The Nerd Daily
A rich fantasy world of high stakes and adventure. BuzzFeed
A lush, magical tale. Paste
Lush worldbuilding and gorgeous visuals." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A complex and fantastic introduction to an epic new world." Kirkus Reviews
"A well-rounded and interesting fantasy." Booklist
A thrilling and wonderful first start into the many possibilities of the myths and legends of ancient China. Asia Pacific Arts
An epic, masterfully rendered tale of reckoning and heritage that draws its readers into a world as rich as it is nuanced, and as intriguing as it is magical. Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey
Prepare to stay up all night! Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series
Gorgeous, evocative, and thrilling. I absolutely loved it. Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns
Brims with pure magic. Zhao has woven together a story of self-discovery, slow-burning romance, and heart-pounding revelations. Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of A River Enchanted
A captivating epic fantasy... I can t wait for the sequel! Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess
A haunting tale steeped in myth and legend. This is a story that will captivate and spellbind readers until the very end. Francesca Flores, author of Diamond City
A magical tale set in a glittering, dangerous world featuring a dynamic heroine and an enigmatic hero. Isabel Ibañez, author of Together We Burn
Amélie Wen Zhao was born in Paris and grew up in Beijing, where she spent her days reenacting tales of legendary heroes, ancient kingdoms, and lost magic at her grandmother s courtyard house. She attended college in the United States and now resides in New York City, working as a finance professional by day and fantasy author by night. In her spare time, she loves to travel and spend time with her family in China, where she s determined to walk the rivers and lakes of old just like the practitioners in her novels do. Amélie is the author of the Blood Heir trilogy Blood Heir, Red Tigress, and Crimson Reign as well as Song of Silver, Flame Like Night.