The opening volume of a new spellbinding romantasy series from the Song of The Last Kingdom books author, a young mortal decides to enter a magical tournament in the fabled realm.
A new dark romantasy based on chinese mythology by New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Amélie Wen Zhao. Perfect for fantasy C-drama fans!
In a world falling into eternal night, Àn’yīng is desperate to protect her family from the demons that hunt mortals. Armed with her crescent blades, she decides to enter a magical tournament, in the fabled immortal realm, with the hopes of winning a pill of immortality that will save her mother, who is dying after a vicious demon attack. But first, Àn’yīng must survive the ruthless practitioners she's up against … and guard her heart from an irresistibly wicked rival.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008672768
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 560 g
Dimensions: 240 x 159 x 38 mm
‘Simply gorgeous … It’s deeply romantic and action packed, and I loved every moment’ Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen ‘… your next must-read. With a talent for lush prose, the creation of fantastically creative worlds, and making readers swoon as easily as she has them gripping the edge of their seats, Amélie Wen Zhao reaffirms her status as a leading voice in fantasy’ Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna ‘An otherworldly epic fantasy featuring a fierce heroine with bravery, grit, and heart … The story carefully unfurls with deadly and seductive detail’ Nicki Pau Preto, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bonesmith ‘A beautiful tale of duty, danger, and desire. Light and darkness blend into a heady smoke, making it impossible to see who is friend and who is foe. I had such a great time!’ Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window ‘A moonlit, romantic tale about the monstrosity of humans and the humanity of monsters. Zhao has created a world brimming with cruel beauty, dark magic, and layered characters who will tear your heart out. I loved it!’ Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment ‘Gorgeously written and impossible to put down’ Vanessa Len, internationally bestselling author of Only a Monster ‘A masterpiece of worldbuilding! With her lyrical prose, Amelie Wen Zhao blends angsty romance and Chinese lore to create a captivating fantasy brimming with magic’ Danielle L. Jensen, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood ‘Lush and imaginative, with characters who will steal your heart from the very first page’ Brigid Kemmerer, NYT Bestselling author of Defy the Night ‘A mesmerizing blend of danger, spellbinding magic, and lush world building … with a romance that haunts and a plot that grips until the last page’ Isabel Ibañez, #1 NYT bestselling author of What the River Knows
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