Girls of Paper and Fire meets A Song of Wraiths and Ruin in June CL Tan’s stunning debut, where ferocious action, shadowy intrigue, rich magic, and a captivating slow-burn romance collide.

In an empire on the brink of war . . .

Ahn is no one, with no past and no family.

Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child.

When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way to finally unlock her past and understand her lethal magical abilities.

But they may have to pay a far deadlier price than either could have imagined.

A stunning homage to the Xianxia novel with dangerous magic, fast-paced action, and a delightful romance, Jade Fire Gold isn’t one to miss!

“An addictive story that is impossible to put down.” —Swati Teerdhala, author of The Tiger at Midnight series

“Adventure at its finest. A beautifully rendered story that honors the great wuxia epics.” —Joan He, author of Descendant of the Crane and The Ones We're Meant to Find

“An epic adventure!” —Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Spin the Dawn and So This Is Love

“Epic in every sense of the word, beautiful as it is sweeping.” —Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin

• A Stolen Throne: Altan is the rightful heir, his future stolen from him as a child. He'll do anything to reclaim his birthright—even use a girl with a mysterious past.
• A Girl with a Secret: Ahn doesn't remember her family or how she got her deadly powers. Teaming up with a dangerous prince-in-exile may be the only way to uncover the truth.
• Dual POV: Told from the perspectives of both Ahn and Altan, this epic fantasy weaves together two journeys destined to collide.
• Inspired by Chinese Mythology: A rich fantasy world filled with ancient magic, deadly political intrigue, and creatures of legend, perfect for fans of wuxia and xianxia epics.