Name: Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
ISBN: 9780008521417

Amelie Wen Zhao

The epic sequel to Song of Silver, Flame Like Night. A fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White

Kaitlyn

How could I forget? he wanted to say, but he only managed a nod. Did she remember every detail of that evening as he did? Was it carved into her heart as it was into his—the moment things seemed set in motion, the beginning of it all?

Amélie Wen Zhao

Determined to finish her mother's mission, Lan seeks to destroy the legendary four Demon Gods, while Zen, who made a perilous pact with one of these demons, seeks to use their power to save his kingdom and the girl he loves.

Steph

Not gonna lie, I'm a little disappointed in this book. I thought the first book was good, but I find myself skim-reading because frankly, the plot's weak. I thought the first book was the book to set everything up so that we could focus on how the characters work together to solve the mystery of the Last Kingdom and ways to eradicate the Elantian + demon gods. But to my surprise, the author introduced more plot in this book. It's not that it's bad, I just think it's a bit messy. The plot's all over the place. And now we have the Elantian, the demon gods and that crown prince as the vaillains. There are too many plots going on and I personally think that the book would be so much better if the author just focused on one villain. Lan and Zen's relationship is a tragic one. I was hoping that both would survive, but alas, Zen has committed the unspeakable and the only way for him to atone is to sacrifice himself. It's just soooooo tragic because you can feel the love they have for each other. And that line they said that they will find each other in every life time, I sobbed. Also, I don't know how to feel about the epilogue where Lan has a kid with Zen because wow, his game is strong. It's such a bittersweet ending. I love that Lan is happy, but hate that she didn't get to reunite with Zen in this life. Again, I enjoyed reading this, but it's not without flaws.

Lotsa world building but I loved Lan and Zen's dynamic. Really got me attached and in my feels. Did not expect Lan to pull a "Will Smith" near the end but makes sense.

Susan

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Alex

The epic sequel to the book Song of Silver, Flame Like Night, is a fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China. The Demon Gods have risen. Skies’ End has fallen to the colonizers. And Lan and Zen have chosen sides. But they will not fight together. Though Lan inherited the power of the Silver Dragon, she understands the path she must take. She believes the Demon Gods to be the cause of war, conflict, and turmoil, and that the future of the Last Kingdom depends on their being eliminated forever. Worse, she knows that if the Elantians manage to bind one of the legendary beings, their army will be unstoppable. To save her kingdom and her people, Lan will need to find the only mythical weapon capable of destroying the Demon Gods: the Godslayer. Zen is sure that the only way to free the Last Kingdom is to use the power of the Demon Gods. When he bound the Black Tortoise, he paid the ultimate price: to inherit its strength, he will forfeit his body, his mind, and his soul. Yet one Demon God is not enough against the might of the colonizers. In the ruins of the northern Mansorian lands slumbers a magical army of demonic practitioners capable of facing off against the Elantians—but Zen must find the Seal to awaken them to fight by his side. At the center of both Lan’s and Zen’s journeys is one city: Shaklahira, a former stronghold of the Imperial Court that vanished without a trace when the Elantians invaded. Its location is a mystery, and both are sure that it holds the answers they need, but the past it hides might be more dangerous than anything they’ve faced yet. The battle for the Last Kingdom rages on. But to win the war, Lan will have to decide: Can she face the boy she loves again? And when she does, can she kill him to free her people?

Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White

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