Dragonrot

Feng Yi lived her life burdened by hardship. Afflicted with the rare and devastating “dragonrot” in her youth, Yi’s left arm is covered in glistening, razor-sharp onyx scales, shaped into a menacing claw. Yi has long been ostracized by her village and forced to live in isolation, but she’s carved out a laborious existence with her two daughters, Susu and Bai.This fragile peace is shattered when the invaders from the north, the Mongols, attack her home and kidnap her girls. With her life in ruins, she sets out on a perilous journey of retribution, determined to rescue Susu and Bai. She must embrace her ferocity and become the demon her tormentors had always accused her of being.Her path leads her to an unexpected encounter where she rescues Zhi, a sharp-witted and high-ranking noblewoman. In the fortified city of Xiangyang, an unlikely alliance is forged between the two women from different strata of society. While Yi is temporarily tasked with guarding Zhi from would-be assailants, Zhi, in turn, becomes Yi’s staunchest protector against the court’s suspicions. A deep and intimate bond blossoms between them, one that defies convention and grows into something far more tender than either expected.Dragonrot is a sweeping historical fantasy that chronicles the transformation of a scorned woman into an unrelenting force. It is a testament to the unceasing power of a mother’s love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the solace found in an unexpected connection that can challenge empires.