About this item
In a kingdom where flames hold magic and the desert hides secrets, an ancient prophecy comes for an assassin, a princess, and a king. But none are ready to face destiny - and the choices they make could burn the world. "If we carry the burdens of our fathers, we'll never know what it means to be free." For Elena Aadya Ravence, fire is yearning. She longs to feel worthy of her Phoenix god, of her ancestors who transformed the barren dunes of Sayon into a thriving kingdom. But though she knows the ways and wiles of the desert better than she knows her own skin, the secrets of the Eternal Flame elude her. And without them, she'll never be accepted as queen. For Leo Malhari Ravence, fire is control. He is not ready to give up his crown - there's still too much work to be done to ensure his legacy remains untarnished, his family protected.
About the Author
Hi there. I'm Aparna Verma, author of The Phoenix King. Rather than giving a boring, highly produced publishing bio, I figured I'd personally write to you. As an immigrant, I write fantasy stories about men and women lost between the edges of identities. You'll find themes of exploration, love, resilience, violence, and sacrifice. Maybe you'll love the characters, maybe you'll hate them. In the end, I just want to thank for picking up my books, and listening to the tales of a girl born in the desert.
