The Drowning Empire — series

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

In a world where the emperor's rule is maintained through the dark art of bone shard magic, Lin, the emperor's daughter, is determined to prove her worth. Trapped in a palace filled with secrets and locked doors, she struggles with amnesia and the burden of mastering forbidden magic to reclaim her place as heir. As revolution brews across the empire's many islands, Lin must navigate the moral implications of her power and decide how far she is willing to go to save her people and claim her birthright. For fans of 'The Poppy War' and 'The Jasmine Throne'.