kingdom of the blazing phoenix by julie c dao

'Equal parts lush and devastating, this is a tale that will grab you by the throat.'-Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen Jae-Jones, New York Times bestselling author of Wintersong 'Magnetic, seductive, and alluring, Dao's Forest of a Thousand Lanterns is a lush, captivating read.'-S. 'An enchanting debut with a powerful and ambitious lead.'-Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of Labyrinth Lost

A stunning debut!'-Cindy Pon, author of Wantand Serpentine 'Dark, lush, and intense, Forest of a Thousand Lanterns draws you into a world filled with mystery and intrigue. 'Rich in detail and full of gore and blood, this dark novel will satisfy Game of Thrones fans.'- School Library Journal * 'A fascinating examination of destiny, responsibility, and how choices shape a person.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review * 'This novel will trap readers in a lush, dangerously dark, and often beautiful world from which they will want no escape.'- Booklist, starred review

Dao is a talent to watch.'-Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites 'A richly developed fantasy world coupled with an ambitious antiheroine of complex agency, this story shines and surprises at every turn. Praise for Forest of a Thousand Lanterns:

'A grand adventure for fans of fairy tales, fables, and legends coupled with the vibrant history of Chinese dynasties.' - Kirkus Reviews Praise for Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix: *Includes a Bonus PDF of the cast of characters 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.įans of Stealing Snow, Red Queen, and The Wrath and the Dawn will hungrily devour this page-turning read. 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? 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. 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. But the empire is in distress and its people are sinking into poverty and despair. Princess Jade has grown up in exile, hidden away in a monastery while her stepmother, the ruthless Xifeng, rules as Empress of Feng Lu. An epic fantasy finale to that breathtaking and dazzling story. 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 Lanternsfinally meets her match.

Kingdom of the blazing phoenix by julie c dao