The Blood Phoenix
The Blood Phoenix by Amber Chen, published by Penguin Group on June 17, 2025, is a 464-page silkpunk fantasy that serves as the sequel to Of Jade and Dragons. This edition continues the story of Ying, who, after leaving the Engineer’s Guild and grappling with her father’s tragic past, finds herself drawn back into a turbulent political landscape following a devastating pirate attack by the Blood Phoenix fleet. As tensions rise in the Nine Isles, Ying must navigate alliances and confront the challenges posed by the new High Commander, Ye-yang, and the cunning pirates threatening their world.
Readers will encounter a richly woven narrative that explores themes of loyalty, strategy, and the complexities of governance. As Ying’s sister, Nian, prepares for her impending marriage to the High Commander, she discovers her own strengths in leadership while forming a bond with the fourteenth prince, Ye-kan. The plot thickens with dark conspiracies and the looming threat of betrayal, compelling the characters to make difficult decisions that could alter the fate of the Nine Isles. This edition invites readers to delve into a world filled with action, adventure, and intricate relationships, all set against a backdrop inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty.
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The sequel to Of Jade and Dragons, a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao.
Two years after Ying leaves the Engineer’s Guild and the ghost of her father’s unjust death behind, life seems to regain a semblance of normalcy. But the winds of unrest continue to stir within the Nine Isles, and the aftermath of a horrific pirate attack by the mysterious Blood Phoenix fleet forces Ying back into the tense political world of the new High Commander, Ye-yang. And soon, Ying, Ye-yang and her former friends from the guild must work together to find a way to outsmart the cunning pirates who terrorize the straits—and the elusive mastermind who’s controlling them.
Meanwhile, Ying’s sister, Nian, now lives in the capital, awaiting the day she will finally marry the High Commander. While her relationship with Ye-yang remains distant, she finds company in her friendship with the fourteenth prince, Ye-kan, and discovers her unexpected affinity for governance and strategy. But the capital is more dangerous than she expects, and when a dark conspiracy arises, Nian and Ye-kan must unravel the mystery in time to prevent the High Command from collapsing from within.
New dangers arise at every moment, threatening to tear the Nine Isles apart. In order to sail through this storm, Ying and her loved ones must make difficult choices amidst terrible betrayals. With the world on the brink of destruction, will they find a way to defeat their enemies and survive? And will it be worth the cost?
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