A Curse to Break. A Fate to Unravel. A Soul on the Edge of Ruin. Haunted by an ancient curse, Kharis teeters on the brink of madness. To break her curse and rescue her sister, she must navigate the treacherous realms of the ancient immortals to reach the Akumi king, outwit the cunning Aghet Mendi, and confront the truth that Itzu-her fiercest protector-has long concealed from her. If she fails, it will not only be her end but also the end of the world. And when she finally stands before the Akumi king, will he offer her freedom-or ruin?
A thoughtful, immersive epic high fantasy, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Carey and R.F. Kuang-a tale where intrigue collides with magic, myth, prophecy, and existential dread.
Darkly lyrical and emotionally fierce, The Dandelion Tree, Part Two, is a character-rich literary epic high fantasy for readers who crave mythic resonance, emotional depth, and quiet power over spectacle. Prophecy, fate, sisterhood, magic, and tragic lovers converge in a tale of intrigue, sacrifice, and the quiet strength found in the choices that shape Kharis's dark destiny. Perfect for fans of Robin Hood, Tasha Suri, and Katherine Arden, this tale blooms beautifully, steeped in lore, longing, and the impossible choice that defines our flawed heroine.
Readers of Robin Hobb, Tasha Suri, and Laini Taylor will enjoy the lush prose, the multiple POVs, the stakes, and the mythic scope of Kharis's quest. The story unfolds like a blossom, steeped in lore, wonder, and quiet tension. With lyrical prose, depth over spectacle, deep characterization, and a thoughtful plot, readers will linger on the heroine's journey after the last page.
If you are looking for an emotionally-layered, character-driven, slow-burn epic saga that is mythic in tone and elegant in prose, The Dandelion Tree story is for you.
REVIEWS:
Political and personal stakes, romantic tension, spiritual dread, mythic weight, and human vulnerability are all grounded in lush, lyrical, and precise prose. - Reviewer. Kharis and Itzu capture the soul of the tragic, fated love. "The Night Circus" meets "Radiance" (Grace Draven) with a whisper of "The Song of Achilles" in tone. - Reviewer A book for the discerning reader who wants their heart broken and rebuilt. - Reviewer An extraordinary inversion of "The Chosen One" trope. The MFC is here to destroy the world, not save it. - Reviewer Deeply immersive, emotionally resonant, and narratively cohesive fantasy. We don't get this these days. - Reviewer Fantasy with the kind of internal peril that will satisfy readers of immersive fantasy like "The Goblin Emperor" or "Ninth House." The Dandelion Tree is what happens if N.K. Jemisin and Madeline Miller told an epic about power, prophecy, and the fragile beauty of being mortal.
