The Night Ends with Fire

The special first edition hardcover will include a gorgeous,shimmering jacket with effectsbrilliantly illustrated four-color endpapersstriking and detailed-stained edgesand a beautiful foil-stamped case. An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller! An Indie Next pick! Infused with magic and romancethis sweeping fantasy adventure inspired by the legend of Mulan follows a young woman determined to choose her own destinyΓÇöeven if that means going against everyone she loves. The Three Kingdoms are at warbut MeilinΓÇÖs father refuses to answer the imperial draft. Trapped by his opium addictionhe plans to sell Meilin for her dowry. But when Meilin discovers her husband-to-be is another violentill-tempered manshe realizes that nothing will change for her unless she takes matters into her own hands. The very next dayshe disguises herself as a boy and enlists in her fatherΓÇÖs place. In the armyMeilin’s relentless hard work brings her recognitionfriendshipΓÇöand a growing closeness with Skya prince turned training partner. But has she simply exchanged one prison for another? As her kingdom barrels toward destructionMeilin begins to have visions of a sea dragon spirit that offers her true power and freedombut with a deadly price. With the future of the Three Kingdoms hanging in the balanceMeilin will need to decide whom to trustΓÇöSkywho inspires her loyalty and love; the sea dragon spiritwho has his own murky agenda; or an infuriating enemy prince who makes her question everything she once knewΓÇöabout her kingdom and about her own heart.