Author: Wen Zhao, Amelie.
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Pages:400
Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’ying’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive, and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—roam, feasting on the souls of humans. Àn’ying’s only hope now is the Immortality Trials. If she can complete every Trial in the magical competition, she has the chance to save her mother’s life. But the Trials are deadly, and the longer Àn’ying survives, the clearer it is that certain contestants are out for her blood. Even odder, though, is the handsome rival who seems intent on protecting her life. Survival is key, but Àn’ying will need to figure out if she can trust the stranger she’s falling for, or if he’s the most dangerous player of all. The thrilling beginning of The Three Realms duology THE SCORPION AND THE NIGHT BLOSSOM • THE DRAGON AND THE SUN LOTUS