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The Dragon Wakes With Thunder (The Dragon Spirit #2) by K. X. Song: A Book Review

The Dragon Wakes With Thunder (The Dragon Spirit #2) Author:  K. X. Song Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Romance Publisher: Ace Book Release Date: 2025 Pages: 448 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The war may be over, but Hai Meilin is still paying a heavy toll. In spite of securing victory for the kingdom of Anlai, she is imprisoned upon her return. Her crime? Wielding a sword as a woman.       In the palace, Meilin is an outcast and a social pariah. But beyond the imperial walls, the legend of the woman warrior has taken on a life of its own. To the east, a new rebel leader needs Meilin to helm his people’s revolution. In the south, a former enemy prince, now a prisoner of war, seeks Meilin’s aid in restoring balance to the Three Kingdoms. And back home in Anlai, Liu Sky, Meilin’s commander and first love, requires Meilin by his side in his bid for the throne.       Pulled ...

The Night Ends With Fire (The Dragon Spirit #1) by K. X. Song: A Book Review

The Night Ends With Fire (The Dragon Spirit #1)  Author: K. X. Song Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Romance Publisher: Ace Book Release Date: 2024 Pages: 430 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Infused with magic and romance, this sweeping fantasy adventure inspired by the legend of Mulan follows a young woman determined to choose her own destiny—even if that means going against everyone she loves.       The Three Kingdoms are at war, but Meilin’s father refuses to answer the imperial draft. Trapped by his opium addiction, he plans to sell Meilin for her dowry. But when Meilin discovers her husband-to-be is another violent, ill-tempered man, she realizes that nothing will change for her unless she takes matters into her own hands.       The very next day, she disguises herself as a boy and enlists in her father’s place.        In the army, Meilin's ...