The Dragon Wakes with Thunder

Praise for the Dragon Spirit Duology

Sweepingly epic and tenderly romantic . . . a fiercely feminist adventure about a young woman fighting to shape her destiny in a world of lore, magic, and war. One not to miss for fans of Mulan. Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

The Night Ends with Fire is what blessedly happens when the themes of Hua Mulan s legend are combined with wuxia principles and a powerful new voice in adult fantasy. K. X. Song s soaring, emotive prose takes the reader on an unforgettable adventure in a painstakingly realized world, laced with fascinating characters that effortlessly play off of one another and twists that leave us reeling. I devoured every page of this truly epic tale. Thea Guanzon, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

"An awesome, engaging fantasy that takes a hard look at the cost of being true to yourself. Adventure, romance and dragons abound in this fantastic tale." Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series

Exhilarating and intricately told . . . both a breathless adventure and an unflinching portrayal of power, female ambition, and the costs that come with it. Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief

A cinematic tale of epic proportions, with jaw-dropping twists and a take-no-prisoners heroine yearning for freedom, recognition, and glory. An explosive start to a captivating new series. Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

As defiant and courageous as its protagonist, The Night Ends With Fire ushers in a stunning new fantasy world. I couldn t put it down - and I know I ll be thinking about it for some time to come. Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series

"A truly enthralling epic fantasy. I was blown away by how good it was! With an immersive and compelling story led by a seriously fabulous heroine and sparkling with both magic and romance, it's the perfect wuxia drama, and I loved it. Make sure you have plenty of time free when you start reading, because it quickly becomes addictive!" India Holton, bestselling author of The Ornithologist s Field Guide to Love

The climactic ending will leave readers anticipating the duology s conclusion. . . . Song s poetic prose brings together cardinal spirits, a flawed protagonist, and a plot inspired by the legend of Mulan. Library Journal

"Legendary in scope with unforgettable characters, The Night Ends With Fire is an incredible journey that will set your imagination ablaze. Drawing on classics like Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Mulan, the machinations are complex, the vying factions fascinating, and Meilin's struggle for identity utterly gripping as she clashes with those who want to exploit her lixia for their own purposes. K. X. Song is going to set the literary scene on fire with her awesome new novel." Peter Tieryas, author of the Mecha Samurai Empire series and Narrative Director at Nicalis

" Meilin s rage was so potent, to the point that I had to question where her thoughts started, and where Qinglong s ended. The girl at the beginning of the book is vastly different to the one at the end, which made Meilin wildly entertaining to read about, particularly in the second half of the book. . . Hai Meilin is slowly climbing the ranks of my favourite angry, messy and powerful female main characters in fiction, and I am so excited to see the chaos she ensues in the next installment." Grimdark Magazine

"Inspired by the legend of Mulan, this spellbinding story provides magic and adventure." Woman's World

This exciting conclusion to Meilin s story follows unexpected twists as she seeks a balance between her happiness and her responsibilities to the world. Booklist