{"product_id":"flame-in-the-mist-9781473657984","title":"Flame in the Mist","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wrath and the Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''This story . . . will undoubtedly enthrall readers.'' - \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMariko\u003c\/b\u003e has always known that being a woman means she''s not in control of her own fate. But \u003cb\u003eMariko\u003c\/b\u003e is the daughter of a prominent samurai and a cunning alchemist in her own right, and she refuses to be ignored. When she is ambushed by a group of bandits known as the \u003cb\u003eBlack Clan\u003c\/b\u003e enroute to a political marriage to \u003cb\u003eMinamoto Raiden\u003c\/b\u003e - the emperor''s son - Mariko realises she has two choices: she can wait to be rescued... or she can take matters into her own hands, hunt down the clan and find the person who wants her dead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisguising herself as a peasant boy, \u003cb\u003eMariko \u003c\/b\u003einfiltrates the \u003cb\u003eBlack Clan\u003c\/b\u003e''s hideout and befriends their leader, the rebel ronin \u003cb\u003eRanmaru\u003c\/b\u003e, and his se\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[An] \u003cb\u003eelaborate fantasy set in feudal Japan\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Ahdieh (\u003ci\u003eThe Wrath \u0026amp; the Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e) is immensely skilled at crafting vibrant settings inhabited by sympathetic characters with rich pasts . . . \u003cb\u003ereaders will enthusiastically anticipate the next installment\u003c\/b\u003e. * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eAhdieh's first duology (begun with \u003ci\u003eThe Wrath and the Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e, 2015) propelled her to the top of the charts, and \u003cb\u003ethis new series starter brings that same blend of history, magic, and sensuality that drew readers in the first place.\u003c\/b\u003e * Booklist *\u003cbr\u003eThis story . . . \u003cb\u003ewill undoubtedly enthrall readers\u003c\/b\u003e. * Kirkus *\u003cbr\u003eRich in magical realism and cultural nuance of feudal Japan, \u003cb\u003eAhdieh's series starter begins with a girl-power bang\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . \u003cb\u003eA wonderful choice for YA shelves\u003c\/b\u003e, especially where lush fantasy is popular. * School Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003eWeaves Japanese and Korean narratives into \u003cb\u003ea fun feudal samurai drama\u003c\/b\u003e...\u003cb\u003e  an action-packed and well-paced young adult novel.\u003c\/b\u003e * Washington Post *\u003cbr\u003eFLAME IN THE MIST\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ehas [Renée's] \u003cb\u003esignature lush and dangerous romantic adventure vibes\u003c\/b\u003e * Bustle *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompletely enrapturing\u003c\/b\u003e * Bookpage *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlchemy, samurai, and Renée Ahdieh. Need we say more\u003c\/b\u003e? * Culturess *\u003cbr\u003eRife with \u003cb\u003eheart-pounding action, immersive settings, and aching romance\u003c\/b\u003e. Ahdieh is an eloquent writer of provocative, layered dialogue and descriptions * Tor.com *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739530703191,"sku":"9781473657984","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473657984.jpg?v=1720052507","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/flame-in-the-mist-9781473657984","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}