The Burning Queen

In the thrilling sequel to The Phoenix King, deadly secrets are uncovered, new alliances are forged, and an exiled princess will rise from the ashes of the old world as the burning queen.

"So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror?"

Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge. As she is pulled into a bitter war that will decide the fate of her kingdom, a new tyrant rises to reclaim his home, and Elena finds that perhaps her hunger isn't enough.

And his knows no bounds.

Praise for The Phoenix King:

"Fiery, inventive, and full of yearning and vengeance. A wonderful read." --Tasha Suri

"Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can't get out of your head." --Vaishnavi Patel

"A heady and seamless blend of sci fi and fantasy infused with Indian inspiration. An engrossing read that will have you quickly turning through the chapters." --R. R. Virdi

Author: Aparna Verma
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 11/04/2025
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Paperback
Size: 9.25h x 6.00w x 1.04d
ISBN13: 9780316523028
ISBN10: 031652302X
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Fantasy | Epic
- Fiction | Fantasy | Romance

About the Author
Aparna Verma was born in Rajasthan, India, and grew up in the United States. She graduated from Stanford University with Honors in the Arts and a B.A. in English. When she is not writing, Aparna likes to lift heavy (arm days are her favorite), dance to Bollywood music, and find cozy cafes to read myths from ancient worlds.