{"product_id":"kingdom-of-the-blazing-phoenix-9781524738341","title":"Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Julie C. Dao\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Fantasy - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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 \u003ci\u003eForest of a Thousand Lanterns\u003c\/i\u003e finally meets her match. An epic fantasy finale to that breathtaking and dazzling story.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrincess 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet in an East Asian-inspired fantasy world filled with breathtaking pain and beauty, \u003ci\u003eKingdom of the Blazing Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with dazzling magic, powerful prose, and characters readers won't soon forget. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eStealing Snow, Red Queen\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wrath and the Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e will hungrily devour this page-turning read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eKingdom of the Blazing Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A lush, enchanting tale of magic, myth, and absolute courage. At once gorgeously woven and deliciously gruesome, \u003ci\u003eKingdom of the Blazing Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling end to a series that feels like a classic in its own right.\" --Natalie Mae, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Kinder Poison\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eKingdom of the Blazing Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e is the stunning counterpoint to \u003ci\u003eForest of a Thousand Lanterns\u003c\/i\u003e. 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, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Astonishing Color of After\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eKingdom of the Blazing Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e Beasts Made of Night\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCrown of Thunder\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Beautifully written and masterfully told, \u003ci\u003eKingdom of the Blazing Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e feels at once timeless and entirely new . . . I loved it with my whole heart.\" --Margaret Rogerson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAn Enchantment of Ravens\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Utterly brilliant in every way, \u003ci\u003eKingdom of the Blazing Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGive the Dark My Love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A grand adventure for fans of fairy tales, fables, and legends coupled with the vibrant history of Chinese dynasties.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"A top purchase for most fantasy collections.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45084719513751,"sku":"9781524738341","price":560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781524738341.webp?v=1767637139","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/kingdom-of-the-blazing-phoenix-9781524738341","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}