Ink Fire Beauty

In the Emperor's glittering court, Túlià paints the world as she's told to see it, obedient brush strokes hiding the rebellion in her heart. But when a dying wish sends her on a forbidden journey into the mountains, she discovers a secret even her colors can't contain.

Her only protector is a masked demon warrior, bound by oath and shadow. When fate tears away his mask, Túlià glimpses the truth beneath, and with it, the power to rewrite her destiny.

Armed with nothing but a paintbrush, courage, and the fire of an ancient legacy, she must defy the Emperor's magic, uncover the secrets of her lineage, and choose between duty and freedom before darkness consumes her home.

Perfect for readers who love:

• East Asian mythology, forbidden magic, and courtly intrigue
• Lush worldbuilding and crossover tales where destiny and demons collide
• Stories like Six Crimson Cranes, The Poppy War, and Daughter of the Moon Goddess
• Lyrical prose, high emotional stakes, and art that can alter fate

Ink, Fire, Beauty is a stunning historical fantasy novel woven with art, magic, and rebellion...a breathtaking tale of identity, courage, and the colors we choose to fight for.