Praise for Flame in the Mist: New York Times Bestseller A Spring 2017 Amazon Pick - Spring's Best Young Adult Fiction A PW Best Summer Book of 2017 ★ [A]n elaborate fantasy set in feudal Japan . . . Ahdieh (The Wrath & the Dawn) is immensely skilled at crafting vibrant settings inhabited by sympathetic characters with rich pasts . . . readers will enthusiastically anticipate the next installment.-Publishers Weekly, starred review Ahdieh's first duology (begun with The Wrath and the Dawn, 2015) propelled her to the top of the charts, and this new series starter brings that same blend of history, magic, and sensuality that drew readers in the first place.-Booklist This story . . . will undoubtedly enthrall readers.-Kirkus Reviews Rich in magical realism and cultural nuance of feudal Japan, Ahdieh's series starter begins with a girl-power bang. . . . A wonderful choice for YA shelves, especially where lush fantasy is popular.-School Library Journal [A] fun feudal samurai drama. . . . an action-packed and well-paced young adult novel.-The Washington Post Filled with strong female characters, action and adventure, and beautiful storytelling, Flame in the Mist offers a world you'll want to escape into for a long while.-BuzzFeed Romance, action and magic intertwine in this novel likely to keep readers enthralled.-Deseret News This richly imagined, action-packed adventure, featuring a feisty heroine and set in feudal Japan, comes from the acclaimed author of The Wrath & The Dawn and The Rose & The Dagger. . . . Ahdieh is a superb craftsman, and this engaging tale of betrayal and revenge ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the reader eagerly awaiting the next book.-Buffalo News Rich world-building in feudal-era Japan and plenty of intrigue make this page-turning young-adult novel a winning foray into fantasy.-Austin American Statesman [With] Flame in the Mist, Ahdieh has gifted us a new series to obsess over. If you live for books that have lush worlds, swoony romance and non-stop action, you'll want to read this.-Paste Magazine Even in the long line of fictional females who pose as male to thwart patriarchal restrictions, Mariko stands out. . . . The novel's surprising, tumultuous ending leaves the reader eagerly anticipating a sequel, impatient to find out what iteration of herself Mariko will invent next.-Chicago Tribune Set to marry the emperor's son, Mariko is attacked by hired bandits en route to meet him. To uncover the truth behind the assassination attempt, Renée Ahdieh's heroine must infiltrate the assailants' gang -disguised as a man.-US Weekly From the best-selling author of The Wrath and the Dawn duology, comes a new adventure. Set in Feudal Japan, Mariko has long known that despite her talent and intelligence, her future lies in making an advantageous political marriage. Traveling to the capital city for her marriage, she narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. Determined to get to the bottom of the plot, she dresses as a boy and infiltrates the gang sent to kill her. If you liked Disney's Mulan, you'll like this.-The Newark Advocate Anyone who has read Renée Ahdieh's The Wrath and the Dawn duology (and if you haven't - get on it!) will be thrilled that she's releasing a new novel this year, called Flame in the Mist. Set in feudal Japan, this story follows a young woman named Mariko, who is the daughter of a samurai. On the way to be married in order to help her family's political standing, Mariko's group is attacked, and she poses as a boy to escape and infiltrate the clan of her enemies (attention: Mulan-lovers!).-PopCrush Alchemy, samurai, and Renée Ahdieh. Need we say more?-Culturess Beautifully written and masterfully plotted . . . Shades of Mulan and 47 Ronin frame the novel, but the fantasy elements and the vivid characters give the story its own distinct flavor . . . a definite must-read!-RT Book Reviews As author Renée Skryť popis