Ahdieh (The Wrath & the Dawn) is immensely skilled at crafting vibrant settings inhabited by sympathetic characters with rich pasts, and she also treats readers to a slow-burning romance that does not impede Mariko's independence or goals, illustrating the power of a well-matched pairing. This story (and sequels) will undoubtedly enthrall readers seeking a torrid, tortured romance in a trendy setting still, a disappointment from an author capable of so much more. ^ a b c 'TFlame in the mist / Renée Ahdieh'.The Horn Book Magazine, in a guide review of Flame in the Mist, wrote 'Despite melodramatic prose and uneven world-building, this should appeal to fans of romantic YA fantasy.' and the School Library Journal wrote 'Ahdieh's strength lies in her intricate characterizations and detailed descriptions, all of which are perfectly showcased in feudal Japan.' įlame in the Mist has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly (star review), Booklist, Voice of Youth Advocates, Common Sense Media, Romantic Times. It is a historical fantasy, based loosely on feudal Japan, about the betrothed daughter of a prominent samurai, Hattori, who having survived an assassination attempt disguises herself as a boy and infiltrates the clan responsible.

Agent: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Literary.2017 novel by Renee Ahdieh Flame in the Mistįlame in the Mist is a 2017 young adult novel by Renee Ahdieh. While the final pages provide some closure, readers will enthusiastically anticipate the next installment.

At 17, Mariko, the perceptive and intellectual daughter of a notable samurai, has been promised to the son of the emperor’s favorite consort. Ahdieh delivers an elaborate fantasy set in feudal Japan, where a resilient young woman defies class conventions and gender roles in a quest for vengeance and autonomy.

Flame in the Mist by Renée Ahdieh