An Auction of Souls
$35.36
- Hardcover
480 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
A start to a new duology from Of Jade and Dragons author Amber Chen, this sweeping fantasy full of magic and danger follows a girl and her two unlikely companions on an adventure through fantastical lands in pursuit of answers to a centuries’ long mystery.
Meng Lingxi and her grandmother run a legendary auction house, Meng Wu—the House of Dreams. But when a mysterious traveler arrives bearing a fragment of a soul, all that Lingxi knows changes in an instant. Her grandmother m…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217039647 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Amber Chen |
| Publisher: | Penguin USA |
| Imprint: | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 539g |
| Dimensions: | 38mm x 146mm x 217mm |
| Series: | An Auction of Souls |
| Audience Age: | 12 |
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Critics Review
Praise for An Auction of Souls:
★ “A magical, captivating story of myths and morality.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“This duology opener is a solid choice for fans of high fantasy, weaving in elements of the xianxia genre into a complex story of immortals and reincarnated souls.”—Booklist Reviews
“A suspenseful adventure for fans of political high fantasy.”—Publisher’s Weekly
“This will enchant readers who grew up enjoying Rick Riordan, offering a perilous journey through a world shaped by Chinese mythology.”—School Library Journal
“An Auction of Souls is an action-packed tale deftly interwoven with mythological intrigue and tender yearning, helmed by a feisty, cunning heroine. This book will constantly have you on the edge of your seat.”–Amy Leow, author of The Scarlet Throne
“An Auction of Souls is equal parts adventurous, wondrous, humorous, and tense. It is perfect for readers who enjoy banded journeys filled with magic and secrets across wide sweeping landscapes. Chen’s writing is both dark and whimsy, effortlessly transporting readers through the different realms.”–Ai Jiang, Nebula Award winner of Linghun and A Palace Near The Wind
Amber Chen
Amber Chen is a Singaporean Chinese author of SFF and contemporary fiction. She spends much of her free time living within Chinese fantasy novels and dramas, and also drinks one too many cups of bubble tea. One of her webnovels, The Cutting Edge, has been adapted for television. She is also the author of Of Jade and Dragons and The Blood Phoenix.
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