Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix by Julie C Dao

Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix by Julie C Dao

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

Julie Dao (www.juliedao.com) was born in Upstate New York and is a proud Vietnamese American. In college, she studied medicine but discovered that blood and needles were her kryptonite. She worked in science journalism and research during the day and authored books about strong women who were not afraid to battle for their aspirations at night, which pushed her to pursue her dream of being a published author. Forest of a Thousand Lanterns and Kingdom of the Flaming Phoenix are her works. Julie currently resides in New England. @jules_writes is her Twitter handle.

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ISBN 13	9781524738341
ISBN 10	1524738344
Title	Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix
Author	Julie C Dao
Series	Rise Of The Empress
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2019-09-17
Number of pages	384
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.