Writers of Color 50 Books Challenge

In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation's past—and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

A two-for-one post! I finished the duology this month, but thought it'd be a little weird to only post about the second book. The best thing I can say about this duology is that it reads like the most adventurous TV show! The writing is engaging from beginning to end and the world-building is very well developed. The main POV characters, Lan and Zen, go through a loooot as the story progresses and their character arcs are pretty satisfying in terms of personal growth and what they're willing to do to achieve what they want.

( Song of Silver, Flame Like Night Review )

( Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White Review )

And I also leave you with this:

"Perfect for fans of The Untamed. I loved it!” —Shelley Parker-Chan, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun.