Amélie Wen Zhao Books

The epic sequel to Song of Silver, Flame Like Night. A fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China. Years ago, the Elantian colonizers invaded Lan's homeland and killed her mother in their search to uncover the Last Kingdom's greatest the location of its legendary four Demon Gods. Lan's mother devoted her life to destroying the Demon Gods, and Lan is determined to finish her mission. Yet, there are others searching for the gods, too. Zen knew his soul was forfeit the moment he made a deal with the Demon God known as the Black Tortoise, but he's willing to lose himself if it means saving the Kingdom-and the girl-he loves. But to crush the colonizers who have invaded his land he needs more power than even a single Demon God can provide. He needs an army. And he knows exactly where he can find it-in the undead army his great grandfather lead decades ago. The Elantians may have stolen their throne, but the battle for the Last Kingdom has only begun.

For fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Six of Crows comes the thrilling conclusion to the Blood Heir trilogy. A princess with a dark secret must ally with a con man to liberate her empire from a reign of terror in this epic fantasy reminiscent of the Anastasia story.

Fans of Children of Blood and Bone will love the sequel to Blood Heir. The second book in an epic fantasy series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to liberate her empire from a dark reign. Ana Mikhailov is the only surviving member of the royal family of Cyrilia. She has no army, no title, and no allies, and now she must find a way to take back the throne or risk the brutal retribution of the empress. Morganya is determined to establish a new world order on the spilled blood of non-Affinites. Ana is certain that Morganya won't stop until she kills them all. Ana's only chance at navigating the dangerous world of her homeland means partnering with Ramson Quicktongue again. But the cunning crime lord has schemes of his own. For Ana to find an army, they must cross the Whitewaves to the impenetrable stone forts of Bregon. Only, no one can be certain what they will find there. A dark power has risen. Will revolution bring peace - or will it only paint the streets in more blood

In the Cyrilian Empire, Affinites are reviled. Their varied gifts to control the world around them are deemed unnatural--even dangerous. And Anastacya Mikhailov, the crown princess, is one of the most terrifying Affinites. Ana's ability to control blood has long been kept secret, but when her father, the emperor, is murdered, she is the only suspect. Now, to save her own life, Ana must find her father's killer. But the Cyrilia beyond the palace walls is one where corruption rules and a greater conspiracy is at work--one that threatens the very balance of Ana's world. There is only one person corrupt enough to help Ana get to the conspiracy's core: Ramson Quicktongue. Ramson is a cunning crime lord with sinister plans--though he might have met his match in Ana. Because in this story, the princess might be the most dangerous player of all.

In a fallen kingdom, one girl holds the key to uncovering her nation's past and awakening the demons within. This epic fantasy duology, inspired by Chinese mythology, follows Lan, who bears the name given by Elantian colonizers after they invaded, killed her mother, and outlawed her people's magic. By night, she works as a songgirl in Haak'gong, a city reshaped by conquerors, while by day, she scavenges for remnants of her past and seeks to understand the mysterious mark burned into her arm by her mother before her death. This untranslatable Hin character is visible only to Lan—until a boy named Zen appears at the teahouse and saves her life. Zen is a practitioner, a magician from the Last Kingdom, rumored to draw his powers from demons. This magic, believed lost, must be hidden from the Elantians. Both Lan and Zen harbor deep secrets, and though fate has intertwined their paths, their destinies remain unwritten. They possess the power to liberate their land or bring about destruction. This tale of romance and fate offers adventure with a mythological twist, appealing to fans of other popular fantasy works.

Featuring a captivating flower design on the ombre sprayed edges, this first edition of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom is a visual delight. It includes exclusive printed endpapers and a luxurious foil-stamped case, making it a stunning addition for collectors and fans alike.

In diesem epischen Finale der Romantasy-Dilogie kämpft Lan gegen Dämonengötter und den Verlust ihres Zuhauses. Mit einem Pakt zum Silbernen Drachen versucht sie, ihre neuen Kräfte zu meistern, während sich die Grenzen zwischen Freund und Feind verwischen. Wird sie ihr Volk befreien, ohne ihr Herz zu verlieren?

Mit hochwertigem Farbschnitt in der 1. Auflage je nach Verfügbarkeit Ein Mädchen. Eine verborgene Macht. Und ein Magier, der ihr Leben für immer verändern wird ... Lan hat alles verloren: ihren alten Namen, ihr Zuhause, ihre Mutter. Seit Besatzer ihr Volk unterdrücken, verdient sie ihr Geld als Sängerin. Als eines Tages der Mann auftaucht, der ihre Mutter getötet hat, flieht Lan und rennt dabei in die Arme von Zen. Zen ist einer der letzten Magier, die die Macht des Qì beherrschen, die von den Besatzern verboten wurde. Gemeinsam entdecken sie Lans verborgenen Kräfte, die das gesamte Kaiserreich erschüttern könnten ... Der epische Auftakt einer packenden Romantasy-Dilogie! Band 1: Song of Silver - Das verbotene Siegel Band 2: Dark Star Burning - Das letzte Kaiserreich