"Inventive, intriguing, and endlessly surprising-no one enthralls me like Samantha Shannon." --R.F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of BABEL

"At just 250 pages, this book will seem concise compared to the giant tomes the Roots of Chaos series is known for and will come with periodic illustrations by Rovina Cai, making it a delicious and savory bite for any fan . . . The leads are fierce in the face of fire, the wyrms are as terrifying as ever, and the story richly adds to the epic world of Priory . . . Shannon's Roots of Chaos series has many dedicated, passionate fans who will seek out this latest volume, and readers new to the series will want to know what the buzz is about." --Booklist, starred review

"Devoted fans will be pleased by the depth it adds to beloved side characters and the lore of this lush, meticulously drawn world. For those who can't get enough of Shannon's worldbuilding, this will be a treat." --Publishers Weekly

"The sheer terror that befalls the Yscali people as they face Fýredel's pure evil is both powerful and relevant. Marosa's plight further solidifies her as a hero worth remembering; her strength and defiance shine through as hope for the future she's dreamed of slowly flickers out. Devoted series fans will appreciate the added pieces to this expansive narrative puzzle." --Kirkus Reviews

"The story's intensity ebbs and flows thanks to the immersive prose . . . An epic coming-of-age novel wherein loyalties are tested and worlds are reshaped." --Foreword Reviews

"Samantha Shannon returns to the sprawling canvas of her Roots of Chaos series with Among the Burning Flowers . . . This book (which is a mere 288 pages) will venture to the kingdom of Yscalin, which is about to fall to the terrifying wyrm Fyredel." --BookPage, "Most anticipated SFF & horror of fall 2025"

"A testament to humankind's endurance and unending hope for a better future, this brief foray into Shannon's fantasy world adds a few additional layers to events mentioned in her other books." --Library Journal

"Samantha Shannon's writing is as fierce as the magic she conjures. I'm not convinced Shannon isn't magic herself; her prose is ethereal, her characters captivate the heart and mind. She's in a league of her own-truly the best fantasy there is." --Saara El-Arifi, author of FAEBOUND and THE FINAL STRIFE

"A magnificent, sweeping epic. Shannon has created a world rich in intricate mythology, beautifully realized and complex." --Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of ARIADNE on A DAY OF FALLEN NIGHT

"Epic in scope . . . The heroes shine in their uniqueness, with diverse family dynamics interwoven throughout and representation ranging from queer lords and warriors to genderfluid alchemists . . . This is expansive, emotionally complex, and bound to suck you in." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review on A DAY OF FALLEN NIGHT

"Mesmerizing." --Washington Post on PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE

"A brilliant, daring, and devastating jewel . . . An incredible world full of depth and danger, with characters I would follow to the ends of the earth. I'm in awe of [Shannon's] talent." --Victoria Aveyard, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Red Queen series on PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE