The Scorpion and the Night Blossom

The war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore the mortal realm apart. Now it is an increasingly dangerous place, falling into eternal night where ravenous demons roam and every day is a fight for survival…

The Immortality Trials offer a second chance in this brutal world and are open to any mortal willing to risk the journey to the immortal realm. The prize for completing them is eternal life…

However, first they must survive.

Àn’ying knows the prize can heal her dying mother and that she’ll need all the help she can get if she’s to complete them.

But when a rival contestant, both powerful and handsome, promises protection and a chance of survival for both Àn’ying and her mother, she will need to find out quickly whether she can truly trust the stranger she’s falling for or if he’s the most dangerous player of all … for herself and for all the realms.

Review

‘Simply gorgeous … It’s deeply romantic and action packed, and I loved every moment’ Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

‘… your next must-read. With a talent for lush prose, the creation of fantastically creative worlds, and making readers swoon as easily as she has them gripping the edge of their seats, Amélie Wen Zhao reaffirms her status as a leading voice in fantasy’ Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna

‘An otherworldly epic fantasy featuring a fierce heroine with bravery, grit, and heart … The story carefully unfurls with deadly and seductive detail’ Nicki Pau Preto, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bonesmith

‘A beautiful tale of duty, danger, and desire. Light and darkness blend into a heady smoke, making it impossible to see who is friend and who is foe. I had such a great time!’ Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window

‘A moonlit, romantic tale about the monstrosity of humans and the humanity of monsters. Zhao has created a world brimming with cruel beauty, dark magic, and layered characters who will tear your heart out. I loved it!’ Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment

‘Gorgeously written and impossible to put down’ Vanessa Len, internationally bestselling author of Only a Monster

‘A masterpiece of worldbuilding! With her lyrical prose, Amelie Wen Zhao blends angsty romance and Chinese lore to create a captivating fantasy brimming with magic’ Danielle L. Jensen, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood

‘Lush and imaginative, with characters who will steal your heart from the very first page’ Brigid Kemmerer, NYT Bestselling author of Defy the Night

‘A mesmerizing blend of danger, spellbinding magic, and lush world building … with a romance that haunts and a plot that grips until the last page’ Isabel Ibañez, #1 NYT bestselling author of What the River Knows

About the Author

Amélie Wen Zhao(??)is the Sunday Times and internationally bestselling author of the Song of the Last Kingdom duology, the Blood Heir trilogy, and the upcoming The Scorpion and the Night Blossom. She was born in Paris and grew up in Beijing, where she spent her days reenacting tales of legendary heroes, ancient kingdoms, and lost magic at her grandmother’s courtyard house. She attended college in the United States and now resides in New York City, working as a finance professional by day and fantasy author by night. In her spare time, she loves to travel with her family in China, where she’s determined to walk the rivers and lakes of old just like the practitioners in her novels do.