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Flame in the Mist

On sale

16th May 2017

Price: £49.99

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Selected: Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781473664425

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn, comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan.

Mariko has always known that being a woman means she’s not in control of her own fate. But Mariko is the daughter of a prominent samurai and a cunning alchemist in her own right, and she refuses to be ignored. When she is ambushed by a group of bandits known as the Black Clan enroute to a political marriage to Minamoto Raiden – the emperor’s son – Mariko realises she has two choices: she can wait to be rescued… or she can take matters into her own hands, hunt down the clan and find the person who wants her dead.

Disguising herself as a peasant boy, Mariko infiltrates the Black Clan’s hideout and befriends their leader, the rebel ronin Ranmaru, and his second-in-command, Okami. Ranmaru and Okami warm to Mariko, impressed by her intellect and ingenuity. But as Mariko gets closer to the Black Clan, she uncovers a dark history of secrets that will force her to question everything she’s ever known.

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Reviews

Publishers Weekly
[An] elaborate fantasy set in feudal Japan . . . Ahdieh (The Wrath & the Dawn) is immensely skilled at crafting vibrant settings inhabited by sympathetic characters with rich pasts . . . readers will enthusiastically anticipate the next installment.
Booklist
Ahdieh's first duology (begun with The Wrath and the Dawn, 2015) propelled her to the top of the charts, and this new series starter brings that same blend of history, magic, and sensuality that drew readers in the first place.
Carrie Ryan, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Forest of Hands</i> and <i>Teeth</i>
In her absorbing debut, Renée Ahdieh spins a tale as mesmerizing as that of her heroine Shahrzad, filled with lush details and brimming with tension. The Wrath and the Dawn is truly an exceptional story, beautifully written.
Culturess
Alchemy, samurai, and Renée Ahdieh. Need we say more?
Washington Post
Weaves Japanese and Korean narratives into a fun feudal samurai drama... an action-packed and well-paced young adult novel.
Bookpage
Completely enrapturing
School Library Journal
Rich in magical realism and cultural nuance of feudal Japan, Ahdieh's series starter begins with a girl-power bang. . . . A wonderful choice for YA shelves, especially where lush fantasy is popular.
Bustle
FLAME IN THE MIST has [Renée's] signature lush and dangerous romantic adventure vibes
Kirkus
This story . . . will undoubtedly enthrall readers.
Tor.com
Rife with heart-pounding action, immersive settings, and aching romance. Ahdieh is an eloquent writer of provocative, layered dialogue and descriptions
Marie Lu, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the <i>Legend</i> series and <i>The Young Elites</i>
Don't be surprised if the pages melt away and you find yourself racing through warm, golden sands or drinking spiced wine in cool marble courtyards. This is an intoxicating gem of a story. You will fall in love, just as I did.
Publishers Weekly
Lushly imagined and powerfully characterized, it's a potent page-turner of intrigue and romance.
Booklist, starred review
Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and a simmering revolution, this is a carefully constructed narrative of uncertain loyalties, searing romance, and subtle magic in a harsh desert city.