?Zhao shines in the fast-paced and vivid combat scenes, which lend a cinematic quality that pulls readers in?NYT Book Review

?BLOOD HEIR is cinematic storytelling at its best. A stunning new voice in YA, Amélie Wen Zhao has drawn characters who are as complex and captivating as the fantastical world she?s built. Get ready for a retelling like you?ve never seen before?Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of SKY IN THE DEEP and THE GIRL THE SEA GAVE BACK

?Sure to keep readers turning pages?Perfect for fans of Amy Tintera or Sarah J. Maas, but readers should prepare for plenty of heartbreak?Booklist

?[A] pointed exploration into the consequences of exploitation and the defining nature of choices?Publishers Weekly

?Ana is not the typical damsel in distress?Kirkus

?So rich and beautifully written, the plot is riveting, and I was utterly taken with the magic system?Mary Watson, author of The Wren Hunt

Amélie (yes, like the movie!) has adored putting pen to paper since she was in kindergarten. Born in Paris and raised in a multicultural community in Beijing, Amélie has a bone-deep love for traveling and immersing herself in new worlds and cultures. She lives in New York City, working as a full-time financial professional by day, and writer at night.

She hopes to empower young readers with messages of acceptance, strength, and courage through her works, and to continue to push the boundaries of young adult literature by exploring new, cross-cultural themes.