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Pub Date 18 Oct 2025 | Archive Date 18 Oct 2025

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Description

A sweeping debut inspired by ancient Chinese mythology, Reigning Fire is perfect for readers who loved the emotional weight of The Poppy War, the court politics of The Goblin Emperor, or the dreamlike defiance of She Who Became the Sun.

In a realm where power is sealed through smoke and blood, Yan Xun was born to inherit a crown—or be destroyed by it.

When her phoenix Emberkin arrives far too early, and in a form the world has no place for, Xun becomes a danger to the very empire she was meant to serve. As she uncovers long-buried truths and navigates a court built on silence, loyalty, and control, her existence alone threatens to unravel everything.

Set in an ancient Chinese-inspired empire of myth and ash, Reigning Fire is a character-driven, lyrical fantasy about forbidden power, political unrest, and the ghosts we carry. Through richly layered worldbuilding and emotional depth, this debut novel explores the complexities of trauma, neurodivergence, and what it means to survive when your truth has no place in the world.

Perfect for readers who love introspective characters, slow-burn rebellion, and myth-infused storytelling, Reigning Fire blends court intrigue with emotional intensity in a story about legacy, selfhood, and the quiet power of choosing your own name.

A sweeping debut inspired by ancient Chinese mythology, Reigning Fire is perfect for readers who loved the emotional weight of The Poppy War, the court politics of The Goblin Emperor, or the...


A Note From the Publisher

This dark, emotionally immersive fantasy is inspired by neurodivergent resilience and the quiet power of reclaiming one’s story.

✨ A neurodivergent heroine hiding forbidden magic
✨ Mythical creatures drawn from folklore (phoenix, Chongming bird, etc...)
✨ Court intrigue, dangerous alliances, and betrayal
✨ A messy, loyal, imperfect love that feels real
✨ Atmospheric worldbuilding with art inserts & layered metaphor

If you've ever felt like your true self had to stay hidden for safety—this book is for you.

*Content warnings may be viewed on the author's website.

This dark, emotionally immersive fantasy is inspired by neurodivergent resilience and the quiet power of reclaiming one’s story.

✨ A neurodivergent heroine hiding forbidden magic
✨ Mythical...


Advance Praise

"Jasmine Kah Yan Loo clearly shows her understanding of not only her culture but humans in their entirety, both in their beauty and their tragedy!! Using her experience of working with the human psych she has weaved together this beautiful story that instead of focusing on shortcomings a person may have, tells a story of perseverance and using everything to their advantage!! With such compelling prose i was captivated through this whole book, unable to put it down and thinking about it in between every chance I had to read. The characters all felt very real, the writing was easy to understand and lose yourself in and the magic system was very interesting still leaving you with some mystery. To top it all off with that ending. Oh, that ending. I can not share anything without spoiling. So all I can say, is when this book becomes available, read it!!!" - Samuel R on Fable https://fable.co/book/reigning-fire-by-jasmine-kah-yan-loo-9780645896046

"I ordered this book right away... I can’t wait to dive into this one particularly because of the cultural representation." – @whispers.from.the.bookshelf on Instagram

"Jasmine Kah Yan Loo clearly shows her understanding of not only her culture but humans in their entirety, both in their beauty and their tragedy!! Using her experience of working with the human...


Marketing Plan

This debut fantasy novel will be promoted through a mix of organic and targeted strategies:

  • Author website featuring paperback editions, digital editions, and direct sales
  • Instagram and Facebook author accounts, including shareable art inserts and story highlights
  • Targeted outreach to fantasy bloggers and micro-influencers, including NetGalley reviewers
  • Goodreads listing with quote excerpts and teaser chapters
  • Limited ARC giveaways for readers with proven review history
  • Inclusion in professional mental health networks and neurodivergent communities (due to thematic overlap)
  • Facebook and Instagram ads targeting fantasy readers aged 18+

No TikTok paid ad campaigns at this time. Review requests will be prioritised for readers with relevant genre history or neurodivergence-aligned interests.

This debut fantasy novel will be promoted through a mix of organic and targeted strategies:

  • Author website featuring paperback editions, digital editions, and direct sales
  • Instagram and Facebook author...

Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9780645896046
PRICE US$9.95 (USD)
PAGES 328

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