Among the Burning Flowers: A Novel

by Samantha Shannon

Overview

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 events 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).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781639736010
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	09/16/2025
Series:	The Roots of Chaos
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Samantha Shannon is the million copy bestselling author of The Bone Season and The Roots of Chaos series. Her work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. She lives in London. samanthashannon.co.uk / @say_shannon

Editorial Reviews

Inventive, intriguing, and endlessly surprising-no one enthralls me like Samantha Shannon.” —R.F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of BABEL

“Devoted fans will be pleased by the depth it adds to beloved side characters and the lore of this lush, meticulously drawn world. For those who can't get enough of Shannon's worldbuilding, this will be a treat.” —Publishers Weekly

“The sheer terror that befalls the Yscali people as they face Fýredel's pure evil is both powerful and relevant. Marosa's plight further solidifies her as a hero worth remembering; her strength and defiance shine through as hope for the future she's dreamed of slowly flickers out. Devoted series fans will appreciate the added pieces to this expansive narrative puzzle.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Samantha Shannon's writing is as fierce as the magic she conjures. I'm not convinced Shannon isn't magic herself; her prose is ethereal, her characters captivate the heart and mind. She's in a league of her own-truly the best fantasy there is.” —Saara El-Arifi, author of FAEBOUND and THE FINAL STRIFE

“A magnificent, sweeping epic. Shannon has created a world rich in intricate mythology, beautifully realized and complex.” —Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of ARIADNE on A DAY OF FALLEN NIGHT

“Epic in scope . . . The heroes shine in their uniqueness, with diverse family dynamics interwoven throughout and representation ranging from queer lords and warriors to genderfluid alchemists . . . This is expansive, emotionally complex, and bound to suck you in.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review on A DAY OF FALLEN NIGHT

“Mesmerizing.” —Washington Post on PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE

“A brilliant, daring, and devastating jewel . . . An incredible world full of depth and danger, with characters I would follow to the ends of the earth. I'm in awe of [Shannon's] talent.” —Victoria Aveyard, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Red Queen series on PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE

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