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Amélie Wen Zhao’s debut, Scorpion and the Night Blossom, follows An'ying, a warrior armed with crescent blades, as she enters the brutal Immortality Trials—an ancient competition that offers a pill of eternal life to any mortal who can reach the immortal realm. The trials are deadly, yet something unseen keeps An'ying alive. A powerful, enigmatic rival named Yù'chén protects her, but her affection for him raises questions of trust amid the looming danger. As the mortal world plunges deeper into night and demonic hunger grows, An'ying must uncover whether the immortal realm is truly a sanctuary or a trap and decide if Yù'chén’s motives are genuine or sinister, all while racing to save her mother’s life.
First publish date: 2025
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Amélie Wen Zhao
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