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The stunning first edition of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom includes an exquisite floral design stenciled on ombre-sprayed edges, exclusive custom-designed endpapers, and an elegant foil-stamped hardcover case.

In a world consumed by unending war with sinister demons, a young woman is forced to risk everything when she enters an ancient and lethal competition—to save the soul of her dying mother before it’s lost forever. From the acclaimed author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes a gripping, lushly detailed fantasy duology perfect for fans of Throne of Glass.

Nine years have passed since the brutal conflict between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers destroyed Àn’yīng’s family, leaving her mother on the brink of death and her infant sister dependent solely on her. Now, darkness threatens the mortal realm, where ravenous demons known as mó stalk the lands, feasting on human flesh and devouring mortal souls.

But Àn’yīng is no longer the helpless child she was. Armed with her crescent blades and skilled in the ancient practices of practitioning, she boldly enters the Immortality Trials. This legendary competition, hosted in the immortal realm, grants the victor the prize of an eternal life pill—precisely what Àn’yīng desperately seeks to save her mother.

Survival is fiercely uncertain, death a constant companion in these dangerous trials. Yet unexpectedly, Àn’yīng finds she has an unlikely ally—a powerful and mysterious competitor named Yù’chén. Handsome and enigmatic, he clearly has secrets he will not easily reveal. As her journey unfolds, Àn’yīng grows closer to Yù’chén, even as suspicions about his true motives mount.

The longer Àn’yīng remains in the Trials, the clearer it becomes that something sinister corrupts the heart of the immortal realm itself. To save her mother’s life, Àn’yīng must uncover whom she can truly trust—is Yù’chén her greatest ally or the most dangerous threat she has ever faced? The survival of Àn’yīng, her family, and all realms hangs in the balance.