RAISED TO OBEY. DESTINED TO REBEL.
'I devoured every page of this truly epic tale' THEA GUANZON
'Sweepingly epic and tenderly romantic' AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO
'A cinematic tale of epic proportions' AXIE OH
The Poppy War meets Six Crimson Cranes in this gripping crossover fantasy, inspired by Mulan and Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
The Three Kingdoms are at war, but Meilin's father refuses to answer the imperial draft. Trapped by his opium addiction, he plans to sell Meilin for her dowry instead - but when she discovers that her husband-to-be is violent and ill-tempered, she decides to take matters into her own hands.
The very next day, she disguises herself as a boy and enlists in her father's place.
In the army, Meilin's hard work brings her recognition, friendship - and a growing closeness with Sky, a prince turned training partner.
But as her kingdom barrels towards destruction, Meilin must decide who to trust: Sky, who inspires her loyalty and love; a sea dragon spirit with the power to grant her impossible magic; or an infuriating enemy prince who makes her question everything she once knew - about her kingdom, her loyalty and her own heart.
Readers Love The Night Ends With Fire
'I feel like I could write essays about the characterisations of all the characters in this book and even the plot choices, especially from how this book ended. THAT'S HOW MUCH I WAS INVESTED WITH THIS BOOK!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'in conclusion, please pick up this book when it comes out! it is stunning, and I don't think I could ever do it justice with my review.
'I just couldn't put this book down. It was full of action and I loved Meilin's determination and relentlessness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Utterly engrossing. It's the cross between Mulan and The Poppy War I never knew I needed. I didn't want it to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I went into this book, expecting it to be good, but little did I know it would turn out to be my new favorite. The connection I felt with the book and characters. The way I lost myself in the world. It was an experience and I'd love to live it again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- ISBN10 1399725254
- ISBN13 9781399725255
- Publish Date 2 July 2024
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Imprint Hodderscape
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 432
- Language English