The Scorpion and the Night Blossom

Reviews

“A sweeping romantasy that’s sure to cause a buzz. Fast-paced and brimming with a gritty allure, The Scorpion and the Night Blossom is your next must-read.” —Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna

“A mesmerizing blend of danger, spellbinding magic, and lush world-building, The Scorpion and the Night Blossom plunges readers into a world of deadly trials and ravenous demons. Àn’yīng’s journey is as captivating as it is perilous, with a romance that haunts and a plot that grips until the last page.” —Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows

“Lush and imaginative, with characters who will steal your heart from the very first page. The Scorpion and the Night Blossom is a brilliant entrance into the world of crossover romantasy.” —Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of Defy the Night

“There’s no way to describe The Scorpion and the Night Blossom except simply gorgeous. From the prose to the setting, it is a painting created with words. The characters brim with soul-stirring depth, their complex emotions evoked by their deadly surroundings. It’s deeply romantic and action packed, and I loved every moment.” —Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

“An otherworldly epic fantasy featuring a fierce heroine with bravery, grit, and heart, her resolve honed out of bleak necessity and the dangerous lure of hope. The story carefully unfurls with deadly and seductive detail, like a poisonous flower blooming at night. Beauty and brutality go hand in hand in this sweeping, intense, and darkly romantic tale.” —Nicki Pau Preto, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bonesmith

“The Scorpion and the Night Blossom is a beautiful tale of duty, danger, and desire. Light and darkness blend into a heady smoke, making it impossible to see who is friend and who is foe. I had such a great time!” —Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window

“A moonlit, romantic tale about the monstrosity of humans and the humanity of monsters. Zhao has created a world brimming with cruel beauty, dark magic, and layered characters who will tear your heart out. I loved it!” —Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment

“In a world of long nights, where mortals are dying out, Àn’yīng sets out to win a pill of immortality to save her mother’s life. Amélie Wen Zhao has crafted an exquisite moonlit story that is both thrilling and romantic. Gorgeously written and impossible to put down.” —Vanessa Len, internationally bestselling author of Only a Monster

“A masterpiece of world-building! With her lyrical prose, Amélie Wen Zhao blends angsty romance and Chinese lore to create a captivating fantasy brimming with magic.” —Danielle L. Jensen, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood

"A page-turning blend of magic, competition, family, romance, and oh-so-many secrets." —Kirkus Reviews Expand reviews