Rise of the Empress by Julie C. Dao Alanya J. Stuckey A frightening tale of seasonal

A frightening tale of seasonal dread from the acclaimed author of Anno Dracula

deeply felt story

marry my sweetheart and live a comfortable life

With unforgettable characters and page-turning suspense

As they seek a way to break the cycle

Rise of the Empress by Julie C. Dao Alanya J. Stuckey A frightening tale of seasonalThe East Asian inspired fantasy soon to be an Amazon Prime TV show. Eighteen year old Xifeng is beautiful. The stars say she is destined for greatness, that she is meant to be Empress. But only if she embraces the darkness within her. In order to achieve greatness, Xifeng must spurn the young man who loves her and exploit the callous magic that runs through her veins. Is the price of the throne too high? How far is she willing to go to achieve her