This fairy tale retelling lives in a mystical world inspired by the
Far East, where the Dragon Lord and the Serpent God battle for control
of the earthly realm; it is here that the flawed heroine of Forest of a
Thousand Lanterns finally meets her match. An epic fantasy finale to
that breathtaking and dazzling story.
Princess Jade has grown up in exile, hidden away in a monastery while
her stepmother, the ruthless Xifeng, rules as Empress of Feng Lu. But
the empire is in distress and its people are sinking into poverty and
despair. Even though Jade doesn't want the crown, she knows she is the
only one who can dethrone the Empress and set the world right. Ready to
reclaim her place as rightful heir, Jade embarks on a quest to raise the
Dragon Lords and defeat Xifeng and the Serpent God once and for all. But
will the same darkness that took Xifeng take Jade, too? Or will she find
the strength within to save herself, her friends, and her empire?
Set in an East Asian-inspired fantasy world filled with breathtaking
pain and beauty, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is filled with
dazzling magic, powerful prose, and characters readers won't soon
forget.
Fans of Stealing Snow, Red Queen, and The Wrath and the Dawn will
hungrily devour this page-turning read.
Praise for Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix
"There aren't many authors who could so precisely undo their first book
with their second, but it is this clever unweaving that shows Dao's
brilliance and skill. With heart-stopping action and wonderful new
characters, this is not a sequel to be missed." --EK Johnston, #1 New
York Times bestselling author
"A lush, enchanting tale of magic, myth, and absolute courage. At once
gorgeously woven and deliciously gruesome, Kingdom of the Blazing
Phoenix is a thrilling end to a series that feels like a classic in its
own right." --Natalie Mae, author of The Kinder Poison
"Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is the stunning counterpoint to
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns. A refreshing take on the classic
heroine, and an adventure of stories nestled within stories, this is a
book fairytale lovers will tuck among their most beloved treasures."
--Emily X.R. Pan, New York Times bestselling author of The
Astonishing Color of After
"Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix broke my heart and filled it, all at
once. In the process, Julie C. Dao has turned a well-worn tale into
something thrilling and new. Ornate, tender, and magical. I could not
put this book down." --Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night
and Crown of Thunder
"Beautifully written and masterfully told, Kingdom of the Blazing
Phoenix feels at once timeless and entirely new . . . I loved it with
my whole heart." --Margaret Rogerson, New York Times bestselling
author of An Enchantment of Ravens
"Utterly brilliant in every way, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is the
perfect follow-up to Julie C. Dao's debut. This is the dark fantasy I've
been waiting for, and I can't get enough!" --Beth Revis, New York
Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My Love
A grand adventure for fans of fairy tales, fables, and legends coupled
with the vibrant history of Chinese dynasties.--Kirkus Reviews
* A top purchase for most fantasy collections. --School Library
Journal, starred review
