The Blood Phoenix

The sequel to the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Of Jade and Dragons – a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao. 
 
When Ying left the prestigious Engineer’s Guild and the ghost her father’s death behind, she thought her life would regain a sense of normalcy. 
 
But, after her new home is attacked, by the mysterious – and deadly – Blood Phoenix, Ying is thrust back into the tense political world of the Nine Isles and, distressingly, back into the path of the man who broke her heart, High Commander Ye-yang. 
 
She’d hoped never to face him again, but Ying and Ye-yang must work together to unmask the elusive mastermind behind a far-reaching conspiracy, before the Nine Isles are torn apart. 
 
Can they find a way to defeat their new enemy, or will the cost be too great?

Amber Chen is a Singaporean-Chinese author of SFF and contemporary fiction. She spends much of her free time living within Chinese fantasy novels and dramas, and also drinks one too many cups of bubble tea. One of her webnovels, The Cutting Edge, has been adapted for television. You can find her online at ambercwrites.com and on TikTok, Instagram, and X @AmberWrites88.

Amber Chen

IRON WIDOW meets SIX CRIMSON CRANES in this immersive YA fantasy inspired by Chinese legend, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Chloe Gong. 
 
Aihui Ying&rsquo;s life is viciously torn apart when her father is killed by a masked assassin. Left with only his journal and a jade pendant snatched from his killer, she vows to take her revenge. 
 
Seeking answers, Ying infiltrates the prestigious Engineers Guild &ndash; the ancient institution home to her father&rsquo;s secret past. There, she begins to navigate a world fraught with politics and treachery. 
 
Soon though, Ying&rsquo;s quest for vengeance turns into a fight for survival and she&rsquo;ll have to stay one step ahead of everyone. . .if she&rsquo;s to make it out alive. 
 
&lsquo;A richly detailed and wildly imaginative book.&rsquo; - Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

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