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Jade Fire Gold

June C.L. Tan

Ages: 14+

Published: 2021

Publisher: Harper Teen/HarperCollins Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-06-305636-7

Keywords: Magic, Orphans, Revenge, Chinese mythology, Martial arts, Kings and rulers

Living in the desert of the Shi Empire, Ahn, 16, discovers her magical powers. She joins with Altan, rightful heir to the throne, to battle evil forces and restore peace.