The Night Ends with Fire

A Sweeping Fantasy of Magic, War, and Destiny

An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller!
An Indie Next pick!

Inspired by the legend of Mulan, this spellbinding fantasy adventure follows a fearless young woman determined to forge her own path—no matter the cost.

The Three Kingdoms are at war, but Meilin’s father refuses to answer the imperial draft, trapped in the grip of opium addiction. His solution? Selling Meilin for her dowry. Faced with yet another cruel fate, Meilin makes a daring choice: she disguises herself as a boy and enlists in the army in his place.

Life as a soldier brings unexpected challenges and rewards—grueling training, unexpected friendships, and a growing connection with Sky, a prince-turned-training partner. Yet even in the ranks, Meilin begins to wonder if she has simply traded one prison for another. Then the visions begin—haunting glimpses of a powerful sea dragon spirit offering her unimaginable strength and freedom… at a deadly cost.

As war threatens to consume the Three Kingdoms, Meilin must decide whom to trust—Sky, whose kindness and courage stir something deep within her; the enigmatic sea dragon spirit, whose promises come with dangerous strings; or an enemy prince whose sharp wit and unexpected honor force her to question everything she thought she knew—about her kingdom, her fate, and her own heart.

Brimming with magic, romance, and breathtaking adventure, this unforgettable tale proves that destiny is not something to accept—it’s something to fight for.