by R. F. Kuang
Part of The Poppy War, book 2
First published 2019
Rin, a shaman and warrior, is on the run from her own guilt and the vengeful Phoenix god that has blessed her with fearsome power. To save her homeland, she must join forces with the Dragon Warlord, who plots to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and forge a new republic. But as Rin witnesses the machinations of both the Empress and the Warlord, she fears her love for Nikan will force her to use the Phoenix's deadly magic once more. In this epic fantasy blending Chinese history and mythology, Rin will sacrifice everything to protect her country and exact her vengeance.
Genres: military-fiction, fantasy, epic-fantasy, historical-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
672 pages · Paperback · Harper Voyager
Content warnings: violence, war