Daughter of Darkness and Dreams

The Zheninghai Chronicles | Book 5 of 5

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Synopsis

To save her people, she will doom herself. To save her, he’ll die.

Finally back home, Meiling finds that returning to her old life as the cursed princess is harder than she imagined. She’s told to rest and recover from her harrowing time in the enemy’s fortress and enjoy the week-long festival.

She can’t. Not when Shang faces losing everything—including his life—because of her. She won’t rest until he is pardoned, but that is easier said than done in a world that still believes her cursed.

It doesn’t help that with each passing day, she cannot ignore the growing feelings in her heart for Shang. It’s impossible to think when he looks at her the way he does, with so much tortured intensity.

But with Shang’s trial, Meiling’s secret magic, and Fang Zedong making it clear he hasn’t forgotten them, dreams of a future with Shang become even more unrealistic. For anyone in the empire to be safe, someone must stop Zedong’s conquest.

Can that someone be the forgotten shadow princess of Zheninghai?

Read the heartpounding climax of the Zheninghai Chronicles, full of slowburn romance, swoon-worthy heroes, breathtaking adventure, and just the right touch of emotional damage. Perfect for fans of Shari Tapscott, Sylvia Mercedes, and Kenley Davidson.

Heat Level

Kisses, no explicit content.

Trigger Warning

Being a societal outcast, emotional manipulation, death, violence, war, mind control.

Reviews

“Where do I start? This book was fantastic!! The author said this one was the series climax and she totally delivered!! It was So good!! Like, you’re both going to want to savor it/pace yourself and inhale it in one sitting, so good luck if you choose the first one, and clear your schedule if you’re going for the latter. Brace yourself for the gamut of emotions in this roller coaster ride, because you’ll definitely laugh, swoon, and even cry or tear up in a certain scene. Anastasis Blythe has definitely knocked it out of the park with this one.”

– Priscila, Goodreads Reviewer

“A terrific finale. Having read the other five books in the series before this, Shang and Meiling’s romance is my favourite of the three couples. Very slowburn but done exquisitely. The ending was very triumphant and fulfilling. I recommend this series to any seeking a good solid clean romance series.”

– Esther, Goodreads Reviewer

“A VERY satisfying conclusion to this series, full of growth, sacrifice, and love. Highly highly recommend to fantasy lovers who want a tender romance set against a magical backdrop with very high stakes.”

– Elisabeth, Goodreads Reviewer