Dawn of the Firebird

Synopsis

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER | A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER "Epic and luminous." --Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning For fans of The Poppy War, She Who Became the Sun and The Will of the Many , a breathtaking fantasy novel about the daughter of an overthrown emperor from an exciting new voice The discarded daughter of an emperor, Khamilla Zahr-zad is raised with her mother's nomadic tribe until a violent raid ends that peaceful life.

Amid the chaos of death, the heavenly magic of nur awakens within her, granting her the power to wield a cosmic light. Khamilla suddenly goes from outsider to weapon, finally accepted into her father's court. Now worthy, she trains in combat and poisons, pledging loyalty to his throne.

But tragedy strikes again, and when her clansmen are defeated by a rival empire, Khamilla vows lasting vengeance as she escapes. However, Khamilla i…