The Dandelion Tree, Part Two

A Curse to Break. A Fate to Unravel. A Soul on the Edge of Ruin.Haunted by an ancient curse, Kharis teeters on the edge of madness. To break her curse and free her sister, she must brave the treacherous world of the ancient immortals, outwit the scheming Aghet Mendi, and face the truth Itzu—her fiercest protector—has long kept from her.And when she finally stands before the Akumi king, will he offer her salvation—or obliteration?A thoughtful, immersive epic fantasy, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Carey and R.F. Kuang—a tale where political intrigue collides with magic, myth, and existential dread. Kharis’s journey unfolds like poetry etched in shadow—layered, deliberate, and full of aching humanity.Darkly lyrical and emotionally fierce, The Dandelion Tree, Part Two, is a character-rich literary epic fantasy for readers who crave mythic resonance, emotional depth, and quiet power over spectacle. It weaves a tale of intrigue, sacrifice, and the quiet strength found in the choices that shape Kharis's destiny despite her dark past. Perfect for fans of Robin Hood, Tasha Suri, and Katherine Arden, this tale blooms beautifully, steeped in lore, longing, and the impossible choice that defines our flawed heroine.Readers of Robin Hobb, Tasha Suri, and Laini Taylor will enjoy the lush prose, intimate stakes, and mythic scope. The story unfolds like a blossom, steeped in lore, wonder, and quiet tension. With lyrical prose, depth over spectacle, deep characterization, and a thoughtful plot, readers will linger on the heroine’s journey after the last page.If you are looking for an emotionally-layered, character-driven, slow-burn epic saga that is mythic in tone and elegant in prose, The Dandelion Tree story is for you. and personal stakes, romantic tension, spiritual dread, mythic weight, and human vulnerability are all grounded in lush, lyrical, and precise prose. – Reviewer.Kharis and Itzu capture the soul of the tragic, fated love. “The Night Circus” meets “Radiance” (Grace Draven) with a whisper of “The Song of Achilles” in tone. - ReviewerA book for the discerning reader who wants their heart broken and rebuilt. – ReviewerAn extraordinary inversion of “The Chosen One” trope. The MFC is here to destroy the world, not save it. - ReviewerDeeply immersive, emotionally resonant, and narratively cohesive fantasy. We don’t get this these days. – ReviewerFantasy with the kind of internal peril that will satisfy readers of immersive fantasy like “The Goblin Emperor” or “Ninth House.”The Dandelion Tree is what happens if N.K. Jemisin and Madeline Miller told an epic about power, prophecy, and the fragile beauty of being mortal.