Smoke in the Sun: The Epic New York Times Bestseller (Book 2) by Renée Ahdieh

The highly anticipated sequel to New York Times bestselling Flame in the Mist--an addictive, sumptuous finale that will leave readers breathless from the bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn.

After Okami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko has no choice--to rescue him, she must return to Inako and face the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperor's ranks and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that almost left her dead.

With the wedding plans already underway, Mariko pretends to be consumed with her upcoming nuptials, all the while using her royal standing to peel back the layers of lies and deception surrounding the imperial court. But each secret she unfurls gives way to the next, ensnaring Mariko and Okami in a political scheme that threatens their honor, their love and the very safety of the empire.

Review

[An] elaborate fantasy set in feudal Japan . . . Ahdieh (The Wrath & the Dawn) is immensely skilled at crafting vibrant settings inhabited by sympathetic characters with rich pasts . . . readers will enthusiastically anticipate the next installment. ― Publishers Weekly

Ahdieh's first duology (begun with The Wrath and the Dawn, 2015) propelled her to the top of the charts, and this new series starter brings that same blend of history, magic, and sensuality that drew readers in the first place. ― Booklist

This story . . . will undoubtedly enthrall readers. ― Kirkus

UK Paperback1 Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodderscape (21 Mar. 2019)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1473658020

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473658028

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.8 x 2.6 x 19.7 cm

UK Paperback2 Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (June 5, 2018)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 402 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781473658011

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 1.26 x 9.21 inches

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books LLC (1 Jan. 1900)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525517456

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525517450

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.72 x 2.79 x 20.83 cm

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nancy Paulsen Books; Reprint edition (1 Jan. 1900)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524738166

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524738167

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 3 x 20.96 cm