About the book: 2023 / The New York Times bestseller! “Flame in the Mist” is a mesmerizing Asian fantasy about self-sacrifice, honor, love and family values. It's like Mulan meets Game of Thrones. From the author of the international bestsellers Beauty and The Fury and the Dawn. Mariko Hattori always knew that the meaning of her life was to get married. A political marriage with the heir to the throne would bring honor to her family. As soon as she turned seventeen, she was sent to meet her groom. But on the way to the palace, she was attacked by the Black Clan, a group of dangerous mercenaries. Mariko miraculously managed to escape. Dressed in men's clothing, she decides to take revenge and find out the names of those who wished her death. This is the only way she can earn the respect of the emperor. But what if, having joined the Black Clan, she understands her true destiny and does not want to return to her former life as an obedient daughter? “Alchemy, samurai and Rene Ahdieh. Does anything else need to be said? – Culturess “If you loved Disney's Mulan, you'll love this book.” – The Newark Advocate