The Girl King

An absolutely fantastic tale of legends, magic and destiny. --Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series

Two sisters become unwitting rivals in a war to claim the title of Emperor in this richly imagined, Asian-inspired fantasy for fans of Renée Ahdieh and Sabaa Tahir.

Sisters Lu and Min have always known their places as the princesses of the Empire of the First Flame: assertive Lu will be named her father's heir and become the dynasty's first female ruler, while timid Min will lead a quiet life in Lu's shadow. Until their father names their male cousin Set his heir instead, sending ripples through the realm and throwing both girls' lives into utter chaos.

Determined to reclaim her birthright, Lu has no choice but to go on the run, leaving Min to face the volatile court alone. Lu soon crosses paths with Nokhai, the lone, unlikely survivor of the Ashina, a clan of nomadic wolf shapeshifters. Nok never learned to shift--or to trust the empire that killed his family--but working with the princess might be the only way to unlock his true power.

As Lu and Nok form a shaky alliance, Min's own hidden power awakens, a forbidden, deadly magic that could secure Set's reign . . . or allow her to claim the throne herself. But there can only be one emperor, and the sisters' greatest enemy could very well turn out to be each other.

This sweeping fantasy set against a world of buried ancient magic and political intrigue weaves an unforgettable story of ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice.

Author: Mimi Yu
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Published: 01/08/2019
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9781681198897
Age Range: 14-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 19
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 501253 / Girl King


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2018 pg. 81
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2018
Booklist 11/01/2018 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 12/10/2018

About the Author

Mimi Yu was born and raised in rural upstate New York. She is an alumna of VONA/Voices. She received a BA in liberal arts from Sarah Lawrence College and an MFA from the New School/Parsons School of Design. She currently resides in Chicagoland with her husband. When she's not writing, she enjoys gardening, quilting, boxing, and fostering kittens. She has five cats, one dog, and four planets in Aquarius.

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