Rise of the Empress (Book 1): Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
Eighteen-year-old Xifeng is beautiful. The stars say she is destined for greatness, that she is meant to be Empress of Feng Lu — but only if she embraces the darkness within her. Growing up as a peasant in a forgotten village on the edge of the map, Xifeng longs to fulfill the destiny promised to her by her cruel aunt, the witch Guma, who has read the cards and seen glimmers of Xifeng's majestic future. But is the price of the throne too high?
Culture/Community: Vietnamese / Vietnamese American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Action and Adventure, Folks Tales and Myths, Magic, Spooky Stories
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Novel
Audiobook: Yes
Age Level: Young Adult
Book Series: Fantasy, Folk Tales, and Heroes: Asian Pacific Heritage, Magic, Fantasy, and Science Fiction: Diverse Books for Middle Grades and YA, Inspired by Classics: Diverse Books for Middle Grades and Young Adults, Fantasy Series for Middle Grades and YA: Asian Pacific Heritage
9781524738297