Smoke in the Sun: Final novel of the Flame in the Mist YA fantasy series by New York Times bestselling author: Flame in the Mist

[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.
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.
This story . . . will undoubtedly enthrall readers.
Rich in magical realism and cultural nuance of feudal Japan, Ahdieh's series starter begins with a girl-power bang. . . . A wonderful choice for YA shelves, especially where lush fantasy is popular.
Weaves Japanese and Korean narratives into a fun feudal samurai drama... an action-packed and well-paced young adult novel.
FLAME IN THE MIST has [Renée's] signature lush and dangerous romantic adventure vibes
Completely enrapturing
Alchemy, samurai, and Renée Ahdieh. Need we say more?
For weeks, Mariko pretended to be a boy to infiltrate the notorious Black Clan and bring her would-be murderer to justice. She didn't expect to find a place for herself among the group of fighters - a life of alchemy and usefulness - and she certainly didn't expect to fall in love. But now, with the boy she loves captured and sentenced to execution, she must head to the imperial castle to resume a life she never wanted if she wants any chance to save him.


With the wedding plans already underway, Mariko settles into her days at court and uses 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 honour, their love and very the safety of the empire.


Mariko and Okami must risk everything to right past wrongs and restore the honour of a kingdom thrown into chaos by a sudden war, hoping against hope that when the dust settles, they will find a way to be together.


PRAISE


'Ahdieh is immensely skilled at crafting vibrant settings inhabited by sympathetic characters with rich pasts' Publisher's Weekly


'Alchemy, samurai, and Renée Ahdieh. Need we say more?' Culturess


'Completely enrapturing' Bookpage