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Book Info:

Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White (Song of the Last Kingdom #2) by Amelie Wen Zhao

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Publishing Date: January 2, 2024

Synopsis:

The epic sequel to the book Song of Silver, Flame Like Night, is a fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

Years ago, the Elantian colonizers invaded Lan’s homeland and killed her mother in their search to uncover the Last Kingdom’s greatest the location of its legendary four Demon Gods. Lan’s mother devoted her life to destroying the Demon Gods, and Lan is determined to finish her mission. Yet, there are others searching for the gods, too.

Zen knew his soul was forfeit the moment he made a deal with the Demon God known as the Black Tortoise, but he’s willing to lose himself if it means saving the Kingdom–and the girl–he loves. But to crush the colonizers who have invaded his land he needs more power than even a single Demon God can provide. He needs an army. And he knows exactly where he can find it–in the undead army his great grandfather lead decades ago.

The Elantians may have stolen their throne, but the battle for the Last Kingdom has only begun.

Book Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58303745

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Burning-Falls-White-Kingdom/dp/0593487540/

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-star-burning-ash-falls-white-am-lie-wen-zhao/1143543042

IndieBound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/dark-star-burning-ash-falls-white-amelie-wen-zhao/20108559

About the Author:

Amélie Wen Zhao（赵雯）was born in Paris and grew up in Beijing, where she spent her days reenacting tales of legendary heroes, ancient kingdoms, and lost magic at her grandmother’s courtyard house. She attended college in the United States and now resides in New York City, working as a finance professional by day and fantasy author by night. In her spare time, she loves to travel with her family in China, where she’s determined to walk the rivers and lakes of old just like the practitioners in her novels do.

Amélie is the New York Times bestselling author of the Song of Silver, Flame Like Night duology and the Blood Heir trilogy.