
Book
The Dragon and the Sun Lotus
Amélie Wen Zhao
Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · March 3, 2026
Reading lane: Epic YA Fantasy
In the breathtaking sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom , the battle has just begun.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Why It Clicks
A genre blend with enough page-turning sweep to keep the staging crisp.
Come here for
- historical-fantasy atmosphere
- romance-forward fantasy
Expect
- cultural texture
- fan-friendly category signals
Book Details
- Authors
- Amélie Wen Zhao
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- March 3, 2026
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Epic YA Fantasy · YA Mythical Creature Stories
- Reading lane
- Epic YA Fantasy
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Publisher Categories
Diverse YA Fiction
Dark YA Fantasy
YA Fantasy Romance
About This Book
In the breathtaking sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom , the battle has just begun. With Àn’yīng’s kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction, and amidst a budding forbidden romance, she must now risk everything to protect her world. The first edition hardcover of The Dragon and the Sun Lotus will feature stunning ombre stenciled edges and exclusive printed endpapers! A decade ago, the Kingdom of Night began the war against the Kingdom of Rivers, ravaging the la...
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