The Scorpion and the Night Blossom

'Simply gorgeous ... It's deeply romantic and action packed, and I loved every moment' Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

'... your next must-read. With a talent for lush prose, the creation of fantastically creative worlds, and making readers swoon as easily as she has them gripping the edge of their seats, Amélie Wen Zhao reaffirms her status as a leading voice in fantasy' Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna

'An otherworldly epic fantasy featuring a fierce heroine with bravery, grit, and heart ... The story carefully unfurls with deadly and seductive detail' Nicki Pau Preto, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bonesmith

'A beautiful tale of duty, danger, and desire. Light and darkness blend into a heady smoke, making it impossible to see who is friend and who is foe. I had such a great time!' Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window

'A moonlit, romantic tale about the monstrosity of humans and the humanity of monsters. Zhao has created a world brimming with cruel beauty, dark magic, and layered characters who will tear your heart out. I loved it!' Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment

'Gorgeously written and impossible to put down' Vanessa Len, internationally bestselling author of Only a Monster

'A masterpiece of worldbuilding! With her lyrical prose, Amelie Wen Zhao blends angsty romance and Chinese lore to create a captivating fantasy brimming with magic' Danielle L. Jensen, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood

'Lush and imaginative, with characters who will steal your heart from the very first page' Brigid Kemmerer, NYT Bestselling author of Defy the Night

'A mesmerizing blend of danger, spellbinding magic, and lush world building ... with a romance that haunts and a plot that grips until the last page' Isabel Ibañez, #1 NYT bestselling author of What the River Knows