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Among the Burning Flowers

by Samantha Shannon

🥛clean·spoiler·The Roots of Chaos #0.2·Ongoing Series

Why Read This?

Shannon delivers breathtaking world-building and heartbreaking character development in this essential prequel that adds depth to The Priory of the Orange Tree universe. The tragic romance and political intrigue create an emotionally devastating yet satisfying reading experience.

Synopsis

With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree . Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze. It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world. A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries. And now the great wyrm Fýredel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . . A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers through the gripping and tragic circumstances that pave the way for the opening of the million-copy bestseller The Priory of The Orange Tree . Richly illustrated with magical artwork by Rovina Cai (@rovinacai).

At a Glance

4.12 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🥛clean
Endingspoiler
PairingF/F
Romance Pacingmedium burn

Top Tropes

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Mood

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Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.12 ★

Page Count

288 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Fantasy

Pairing

F/F

POV

Multi-POV

Romance Pacing

Medium Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Format

Standard

Tropes

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Theme Constellation

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