Empress of Flames

By Mimi Yu,

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Princess Lu knows that the throne of the Empire of the First Flame rightfully belongs to her. After all, she is the late Emperor's firstborn and has trained for the role all her life. And she can't forget made a promise to shapeshifter Nok, the boy she came to love,…

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1 author picked Empress of Flames as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The prose is so confident and evocative, the plot intricate and original, the world-building vivid and lush, and the pacing steady and sure-footed. I highly recommend this for Asian fantasy lovers!

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