AMONG THE
BURNING FLOWERS
Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze.
It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world.
A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries.
And now the wyrm Fýredel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . .
A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers through the gripping and tragic events that pave the way for the opening of the million-copy bestseller The Priory of The Orange Tree.
Illustrated by Rovina Cai
‘Samantha Shannon's writing remains exquisite, impeccably crafted and beautifully detailed, while somehow always feeling effortless to us readers. Among the Burning Flowers feels like Yscalin has been there for centuries stretching back far beyond the first few pages, and will exist long after we turn the last page of this book. Samantha Shannon is at the top of her game, and I am always excited to spend time in her books’ – Alwyn Hamilton, New York Times bestselling author of The Notorious Virtues
’[The] sheer terror that befalls the Yscali people as they face Fýredel’s pure evil is both powerful and relevant. Marosa’s plight further solidifies her as a hero worth remembering; her strength and defiance shine through as hope for the future she’s dreamed of slowly flickers out. Devoted series fans will appreciate the added pieces to this expansive narrative puzzle’ – Kirkus Reviews
REVIEWS
death, invasion threat, pandemic (mentioned), parental abuse, suicide (mentioned), starvation, uxoricide, violence