"A Mongolian Game of Thrones!" Katherine Roberts, author of Prince of the Wolves: The Legend of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan united a nation and created a vast empire for his heirs. But after 200 years of civil war, his empire has fallen into the dark ages.
Mandukhai dreams of being a fierce warrior woman, but her dreams are shattered when she is forced to become the second wife to the Great Khan.
Unebolod spent his life in the Great Khan's shadow, preparing for a day when he can seize control of the empire. But when he forms a dangerous alliance with Mandukhai, it swiftly transforms into a passion that could destroy them both.
Just as the two are certain their fate will one day bring them together and make Unebolod the next Great Khan, a young prince surfaces to steal the Great Khan's attention and the hearts of the nation.
Daughter of the Yellow Dragon is the first book in a gripping, gritty historical fiction series based on the epic life of one of the most underrated women in history. The series draws you into a world of brutal Mongol steppe life, deadly political games, and supernatural beliefs.
Please be advised: This book contains adult situations, graphic violence, assault, and personal loss.
Really good story. I feel like this is closer to what I wanted from She Who Became the Sun (which I did not enjoy).
It did really gross me out that the MC was 16 and the love interest was 26, but this is based on real characters so I guess that couldn't be helped. I don't feel like the MC acted 16 so I mostly just pretended she was older.
This book is good but if I got this right, the MC is 16 and the love interest is 26 and that's grossing me out.