Fans of Children of Blood and Bone will love the sequel to Blood Heir. The second book in an epic fantasy series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to liberate her empire from a dark reign. Ana Mikhailov is the only surviving member of the royal family of Cyrilia. She has no army, no title, and no allies, and now she must find a way to take back the throne or risk the brutal retribution of the empress. Morganya is determined to establish a new world order on the spilled blood of non-Affinites. Ana is certain that Morganya won't stop until she kills them all.
Ana's only chance at navigating the dangerous world of her homeland means partnering with Ramson Quicktongue again. But the cunning crime lord has schemes of his own. For Ana to find an army, they must cross the Whitewaves to the impenetrable stone forts of Bregon. Only, no one can be certain what they will find there.
A dark power has risen. Will revolution bring peace--or will it only paint the streets in more blood.
On sale: February 1, 2022
Age: 14 and up
Grade: Grade 9 & Up
Page count: 448 Pages
ISBN: 9780525707868
Reading level: Lexile: 850L
Amélie Wen Zhao was born in Paris and grew up in Beijing in an international community. Her multicultural upbringing instilled in her a deep love of global affairs and cross-cultural perspectives. She seeks to bring this passion to her stories, crafting characters from kingdoms in different corners of the world. She attended college in New York City, where she now lives. Amélie is the author of
Blood Heir and
Red Tigress.
“
Zhao shines in the fast-paced and vivid combat scenes, which lend a cinematic quality that
pulls readers in.”—
NYT Book Review“
Blood Heir is
cinematic storytelling at its best. A stunning new voice in YA, Amélie Wen Zhao has drawn characters who are as complex and captivating as the fantastical world she’s built. Get ready for a retelling like you’ve never seen before.”
—
Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of
Sky in the Deep and
The Girl the Sea Gave Back
“Sure to keep readers turning pages…. Perfect for fans of Amy Tintera or Sarah J. Maas, but readers should prepare for
plenty of heartbreak.”
— Booklist
"
[A] pointed exploration into the consequences of exploitation and the defining nature of choices."
— Publishers Weekly
"Ana is not the typical damsel in distress."
— Kirkus Reviews
