The Burning Queen
Aparna Verma
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
In the thrilling sequel to The Phoenix King, deadly secrets are uncovered, new alliances are forged, and an exiled princess will rise from the ashes of the old world as the burning queen. "So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror?" Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge. As she is pulled into a bitter war that will decide the fate of her kingdom, a new tyrant rises to reclaim his home, and Elena finds that perhaps her hunger isn't enough. And his knows no bounds. Praise for The Phoenix King: "A captivating adventure from a gifted new voice." --Peter V. Brett "Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can't get out of your head." --Vaishnavi Patel "A heady and seamless blend of sci fi and fantasy infused with Indian inspiration. An engrossing read that will have you quickly turning through the chapters." --R. R. Virdi
Product Details
Price
$19.99
$18.59
Publisher
Orbit
Publish Date
November 04, 2025
Pages
416
Dimensions
6.0 X 9.25 X 1.04 inches | 0.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780316523028
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About the Author
Aparna Verma was born in India and immigrated to the United States when she was two. She graduated from Stanford University with Honors in the Arts and a B.A. in English. The Phoenix King is her first novel. When she is not writing, Aparna likes to ride horses, dance to Bollywood music, and find old cafes in which to read myths about forgotten worlds.
Reviews
"A captivating adventure from a gifted new voice."--Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of the Demon Cycle on The Phoenix King
"The kind of book you sit down with to read one chapter and end up spending the whole day on. Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can't get out of your head."--Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi on The Phoenix King
"A heady and seamless blend of sci fi and fantasy infused with Indian inspiration. An engrossing read that will have you quickly turning through the chapters."--R.R. Virdi, USA Today bestselling author of The First Binding on The Phoenix King
"Vast and fascinating....A satisfying slow-burn romance only enhances the political machinations. This exciting fantasy promises good things from the series to come."--Publishers Weekly on The Phoenix King
"The worldbuilding is seamlessly woven into the plot, alongside the threads of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and greed. There's also a dash of enemies-to-lovers romance among the morally gray characters, who are both heartbreaking and inspiring. This is elegant and intelligent storytelling that starts out as conniving and treacherous intrigue and transforms into an exhilarating adventure without losing that touch of mystery. Perfect for fans of S.A. Chakraborty."--Library Journal
"A riveting page-turner...which will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next book."--Booklist
"Verma seamlessly blends fantasy with sci-fi....A highly recommended read."--Fantasy Hive on The Phoenix King
"The kind of book you sit down with to read one chapter and end up spending the whole day on. Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can't get out of your head."--Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi on The Phoenix King
"A heady and seamless blend of sci fi and fantasy infused with Indian inspiration. An engrossing read that will have you quickly turning through the chapters."--R.R. Virdi, USA Today bestselling author of The First Binding on The Phoenix King
"Vast and fascinating....A satisfying slow-burn romance only enhances the political machinations. This exciting fantasy promises good things from the series to come."--Publishers Weekly on The Phoenix King
"The worldbuilding is seamlessly woven into the plot, alongside the threads of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and greed. There's also a dash of enemies-to-lovers romance among the morally gray characters, who are both heartbreaking and inspiring. This is elegant and intelligent storytelling that starts out as conniving and treacherous intrigue and transforms into an exhilarating adventure without losing that touch of mystery. Perfect for fans of S.A. Chakraborty."--Library Journal
"A riveting page-turner...which will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next book."--Booklist
"Verma seamlessly blends fantasy with sci-fi....A highly recommended read."--Fantasy Hive on The Phoenix King
