Author: Julie C. Dao
Series: Rise of the Empress #1
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Re-tellings
Release Date: October 10th 2017
Book Length: 384
Publisher: Philomel Books
An East Asian fantasy reimagining of The Evil Queen legend about one peasant girl's quest to become Empress--and the darkness she must unleash to achieve her destiny.
Eighteen-year-old Xifeng is beautiful. The stars say she is destined for greatness, that she is meant to be Empress of Feng Lu. But only if she embraces the darkness within her. Growing up as a peasant in a forgotten village on the edge of the map, Xifeng longs to fulfill the destiny promised to her by her cruel aunt, the witch Guma, who has read the cards and seen glimmers of Xifeng's majestic future. But is the price of the throne too high?
Because in order to achieve greatness, she must spurn the young man who loves her and exploit the callous magic that runs through her veins--sorcery fueled by eating the hearts of the recently killed. For the god who has sent her on this journey will not be satisfied until his power is absolute.
My Thoughts
East Asian Fantasy?
Snow White retelling?
Evil Queens?
YES, YES and YES!
Snow White retelling?
Evil Queens?
YES, YES and YES!
I am sooo ready for Forest of a Thousand Lanterns!
Who doesn't love a good villain story?
Who doesn't love a good villain story?
What are you looking forward too?
This sounds so amazing! Putting this on my tbr right away, thanks for sharing it. :)
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DeleteThis book sounds really good! My most hyped release is probably THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE by Stephanie Perkins :)
ReplyDeleteOhh I've seen some amazing things about that. I can't wait myself!
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