Fireheart Tiger

In "Fireheart Tiger," award-winning author Aliette de Bodard crafts a romantic fantasy set in a pre-colonial Vietnamese-inspired world, blending elements reminiscent of "The Goblin Emperor" and "Howl's Moving Castle." The story follows princess Thanh, who returns to her mother’s court as a diplomat after years as a hostage in Ephteria, grappling with memories of her first love and the haunting echoes of a devastating fire. As she navigates her complex feelings for the determined Eldris and the political dynamics of her land, Thanh must confront the flames of her past to seize control of her future.