The Fallen Hero
336 pages | Paperback
Inspired by Chinese mythology, this MG fantasy series about a girl warrior destined to defeat demons is perfect for fans of Aru Shah.
Faryn Liu thought she was the Heaven Breaker, destined to command dragons and defeat demons. But a conniving goddess was manipulating her all along . . . and her beloved younger brother, Alex, has betrayed her and taken over as Heaven Breaker instead.
Determined to prevent a war and bring Alex back to her side, Faryn and her half-dragon friend Ren find allies in Manhattan's Chinatown. She learns that one weapon can stand against the Heaven Breaker’s spear, Fenghuang. To find it, she sets off on a daring quest that will take her to new places . . . including the Underworld. Can Faryn complete her mission and save her brother, no matter the cost?
This richly woven middle-grade fantasy series is full of humor, magic, and heart, and will appeal to readers who love Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta.