The poet empress [large print] / Shen Tao.
"Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent & the Wings of Night, The Song of Achilles and She Who Became the Sun. In the waning years of the Azalea Dynasty, the emperor is dying, the land consumed by famine, and poetry magic lost to all except the powerful. Wei Yin is desperate. After the fifth death of a sibling, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves. Even offer herself as concubine to the cruel heir of the beautiful and brutal Azalea House. But in a twist of fate, the palace stands on the knife-edge of civil war with Wei trapped in its center...at the side of a violent prince. To survive, Wei must harden her heart, rely on her wit, and become dangerous herself. Even if it means becoming a poet in a world where women are forbidden to read -- and composing the most powerful spell of all. A ballad of death...and love. The Poet Empress is an epic fantasy that explores darker themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781420533224
- ISBN: 1420533223
- Physical Description: 697 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
- Edition: Large print edition.
- Publisher: [Waterville, Maine] : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Published in 2026 by arrangement with Bramble, an imprint of Tor Publishing Group."--Back of title page.Includes content note.
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- 10 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | LP FIC TAO (Text) | 36015000771598 | Adult Large Print New Fiction | Checked out | 08/14/2026 |
