Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of GALLANT and SIX CRIMSON CRANES. A crown princess.A monster the gods fear.A destiny no one can outrun. Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking a strange new power within her and foretelling the return of a monster even the gods fear. Amid the chaos, Mirae’s beloved older brother is taken—threatening the peninsula’s already tenuous truce.Desperate to save her brother and defeat this ancient enemy before the queendom is beset by war, Mirae sets out on a journey with an unlikely group of companions while her unpredictable magic gives her terrifying visions of a future she must stop at any cost.In this latest historical fiction by Lena Jeong, the adventure is steeped in mythology and legends, making it a magical coming of age tale. The realism of the characters actions and the subtle romance add depth to the narrative.For fans of Molly X. Chang (To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods), Elizabeth Lim (Unravel the Dusk), Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Accomplice to the Villain), Judy I. Lin (Song of the Six Realms), and A. Y. Chao (Paris Celestial).HarperCollins 2023
