(Pre-Order) The Scorpion and the Night Blossom (The Three Realms #1) (Export Edition) by Amélie Wen Zhao

From the New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing. In a world invaded by demons, one girl faces the ultimate test: to save her dying mother, she must enter into a fabled, ancient competition for a chance to save her mother's soul...or die trying.

Nine years ago, the Kingdom of Night began to seep into the mortal realm, and the Kingdom of Rivers was invaded by mó: beautiful and deadly demons that lure in humans with their appearance, then feast on their bodies and drink their souls. Those that survived the mó’s initial invasion now live behind protective wards, hoping to get through to another day. 

Àn’yīng hasn’t forgotten the face of the demon who killed her father and drank her mother's soul. Àn’yīng was helpless then, but now, armed with her crescent blades and her father’s magical practitioning texts, she’s determined to heal her mother's soul, and the Immortality Trials are her only hope.

Hosted by the Immortals in the Kingdom of the Sky, the Trials have taken place for centuries. Open to mortals who can find their way to the Kingdom of Sky, those who complete all eight trials and prove their merit are granted a pill of immortality—a prize Àn’yīng believes can restore her mother’s soul. But competition is fierce, and if the Trials themselves don’t kill her, the other contestants might.

Who is friend and who is foe? And who is the irresistibly handsome and frustratingly arrogant contestant who keeps appearing when Àn’yīng least expects it--and most needs help? Danger is everywhere, and Àn’yīng is beginning to see signs that not all is right in The Kingdom of Sky. Night is coming for the Immortals--and when they fall, all is lost.

Story Locale:The fantasy Kingdom of Rivers and Kingdom of Sky

Series Overview: The Scorpion and the Night Blossom (Spring 2025), The Immortality Trials 2 (Title TK) (Spring 2026)

Review

★ "Zhao....delivers all of the swoony romance and dramatic twists C-drama viewers would expect....With sweeping action, high stakes, and a shocking love triangle, this book has something for everyone with promises of more to come in the duology conclusion." —School Library Journal, starred review

“A sweeping romantasy that’s sure to cause a buzz. Fast-paced and brimming with a gritty allure, The Scorpion and the Night Blossom is your next must-read.” —Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna

“A mesmerizing blend of danger, spellbinding magic, and lush world-building, The Scorpion and the Night Blossom plunges readers into a world of deadly trials and ravenous demons. Àn’yīng’s journey is as captivating as it is perilous, with a romance that haunts and a plot that grips until the last page.” —Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows

“Lush and imaginative, with characters who will steal your heart from the very first page. The Scorpion and the Night Blossom is a brilliant entrance into the world of crossover romantasy.” —Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of Defy the Night

Product details

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Language ‏ : ‎ English

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9798217027767

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.14 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.14 x 9.09 inches

Sub-Category

#Teen & Young Adult Dark Fantasy

#Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Romance

#Teen & Young Adult Social & Family Issue Fiction

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