An Empire in the Clouds

Set in a richly imagined, Chinese-inspired world of political intrigue, this science-fantasy novel follows Xīlián as she uncovers deadly plots against her family and seeks allies across a drowning continent of corruption, technology, and environmental decay. With her exiled brother and an outcast seeking revenge, she must navigate treacherous alliances and secrets to protect her loved ones and confront powerful enemies before catastrophe strikes.