{"product_id":"the-poet-empress-hardcover","title":"The Poet Empress - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShen Tao\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA LIBRARY READS PICK!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDELUXE EDITION―featuring gorgeous gilded edges, detailed endpapers, and beautiful case art under the book jacket! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of \u003ci\u003eThe Poet Empress\u003c\/i\u003e, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Serpent \u0026amp; the Wings of Night\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Song of Achilles\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShe Who Became the Sun.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWei Yin is desperate. After the fifth death of a sibling, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven offer herself as concubine to the cruel, dissolute heir of the blood-gutted Azalea House--where poetry magic is power, but women are forbidden to read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut in a twist of fate, the palace now stands on the knife-edge of civil war, with Wei trapped in its center. . . with a violent prince. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo save herself and the nation, she must survive the dangers of court, learn to read in secret, and compose the most powerful spell of all. A ballad of love. . . and death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Poet Empress\u003ci\u003e is an epic fantasy that explores darker themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShen Tao immigrated to Canada at an early age, and grew up inspired by both Chinese and Western stories. She has wanted to be a writer for as long as she can remember. \u003ci\u003eThe Poet Empress\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.27 x 9.38 x 6.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47963891204344,"sku":"9781250406811","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/LeRlStUij49781250406811.webp?v=1770565109","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/the-poet-empress-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}