Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Night Ends with Fire | 2024 | K.X. Song | Buy |
| 2 | The Dragon Wakes with Thunder | 2025 | K.X. Song | Buy |
The Dragon Spirit is a two-book historical fantasy series by K.X. Song, drawing on the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. The Night Ends with Fire (2024) introduces Meilin, a young woman living under her father’s oppressive rule in a land divided by warring kingdoms. When she discovers she can channel the power of an ancient dragon spirit, she disguises herself as a man and joins the army, hoping to change her fate and the course of the war.
The Dragon Wakes with Thunder (2025) continues the story as Meilin’s growing power draws the attention of rival factions and forces her to confront the true nature of the dragon spirits. The series blends military fantasy with themes of identity and self-determination, set against a backdrop inspired by one of the most storied periods in Chinese history.