Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White, Song of the Last Kingdom BY Amelie Wen Zhao

Flame Like Night, the riveting sequel to Song of Silver, continues the epic saga with a thrilling YA fantasy adventure inspired by ancient Chinese mythology. As the Demon Gods rise and the colonizers conquer Skies’ End, Lan and Zen are on opposing paths in their fight for the Last Kingdom.

Lan, bearer of the Silver Dragon’s power, believes that defeating the Demon Gods is essential for peace. She seeks the Godslayer, a mythical weapon rumored to be capable of destroying these ancient beings and preventing the Elantians from binding them to their cause, which would make their army invincible.

In contrast, Zen, who has sacrificed his body and soul to the Black Tortoise Demon God, sees the path to liberation through harnessing the power of these beings. To challenge the Elantians, Zen needs to find the Seal to awaken a hidden army of demonic practitioners lying dormant in the northern Mansorian lands.

Both Lan and Zen’s quests lead them to Shaklahira, a vanished city that holds the key to their respective goals. As they uncover the city’s secrets, they confront perilous truths that could reshape their understanding of the conflict and their own destinies.

In the heart of this battle, Lan faces a wrenching choice: confront the boy she loves, now her enemy, and decide whether she can kill him to save her people. Flame Like Night is a high-stakes, emotionally charged continuation of the series, filled with epic battles, complex characters, and a richly imagined world.