FROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISE-THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER-A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion- Am-e Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night ''Dragons with depth- Taran Matharu masterfully layers the history, politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease, all the while delivering shocks, bloodshed and a splash of slow-burn spice'' Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of ThreadneedleFROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISE-Jai has spent his life forced to serve the cruel empire that killed his family and now rules his people.To grow ever more powerful, the emperor-s young son is betrothed to Princess Erica of the Dansk Kingdom. An unconquerable realm, where ancient beasts roam. The princess brings with her a priceless gift: dragons. Only Dansk Royalty can bond with these magical beasts to draw on their power and strength. Until now.When the betrothal goes