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THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'EPIC AND ROMANTIC' AMELIE WEN ZHAO
'TRULY EPIC' THEA GUANZON
'DEFIANT AND COURAGEOUS' NALINI SINGH
This sweeping fantasy adventure inspired by the legend of Mulan follows a young woman determined to choose her own destiny - even if it means going against everyone she loves.
RAISED TO OBEY. DESTINED TO REBEL.
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 ARE LOVING IT
'It blew me away and left me hooked!'
'The romance is flawless'
'There's nothing I love more in fiction these days than an ambitiously flawed woman'
'The pacing of this was absolutely perfect'
'Wow what a book devoured this in 24 hours'
About the Author
K. X. Song is a diaspora writer with roots in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Raised between cultures and languages, she enjoys telling stories that explore the shifting nature of memory, translation, and history. Her young adult novel, An Echo in the City, was named a Best Book of 2023 by Financial Times and Kirkus Reviews. Her adult fantasy debut, The Night Ends With Fire, was an Indie Next Pick and an instant New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Sunday Times bestseller. You can visit her online at kxsong.com.
Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE NIGHT ENDS WITH FIRE
The Night Ends with Fire is what blessedly happens when the themes of Hua Mulan's legend are combined with wuxia principles and a powerful new voice in adult fantasy. K.X. Song's soaring, emotive prose takes the reader on an unforgettable adventure in a painstakingly realized world, laced with fascinating characters that effortlessly play off of one another and twists that leave us reeling. I devoured every page of this truly epic tale * Thea Guanzon, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars *
The Night Ends with Fire is a cinematic tale of epic proportions, with jaw-dropping twists and a take-no-prisoners heroine yearning for freedom, recognition, and glory. An explosive start to a captivating new series * Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea *
A sweepingly epic, emotive and romantic tale with threads of folklore and a deeply courageous heroine who desires more from the life she was born into * Culturefly *
The Night Ends With Fire is a truly enthralling epic fantasy. I was blown away by how good it was! With an immersive and compelling story led by a seriously fabulous heroine and sparkling with both magic and romance, it's the perfect wuxia drama, and I loved it. Make sure you have plenty of time free when you start reading, because it quickly becomes addictive! * India Holton, bestselling author of The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love *
Sweepingly epic and tenderly romantic, The Night Ends With Fire is a fiercely feminist adventure about a young woman fighting to shape her destiny in a world of lore, magic, and war. One not to miss for fans of Mulan * Amelie Wen Zhao, NYT bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night *
As defiant and courageous as its protagonist, The Night Ends With Fire ushers in a stunning new fantasy world. I couldn't put it down - and I know I'll be thinking about it for some time to come * Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series *
An awesome, engaging fantasy that takes a hard look at the cost of being true to yourself. Adventure, romance and dragons abound in this fantastic tale * Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series *
Legendary in scope with unforgettable characters, The Night Ends With Fire is an incredible journey that'll set your imagination ablaze. Drawing on classics like Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Mulan, the machinations are complex, the vying factions fascinating, and Meilin's struggle for identity utterly gripping as she clashes with those who want to exploit her lixia for their own purposes. K.X. Song is going to set the literary scene on fire with her awesome new novel * Peter Tieryas, author of the Mecha Samurai Empire series and Narrative Director at Nicalis *
Book Information
ISBN 9781399725293
Author K. X. Song
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Hodderscape
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Series The Night Ends with Fire
Weight(grams) 312g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 126mm * 34mm
