The time for taking hold of her destiny is now.

The second novel in Weina Dai Randel’s stunning Empress of Bright Moon duology, The Empress of Bright Moon continues to follow the main character, Mei, on her journey toward becoming the first and only Empress of China. Opening one year after the close of the first book, The Moon in the Palace, in the second book Mei stands at the bedside of the dying Emperor with her lover and the Emperor’s son, Pheasant, by her side.

At the moment of the Emperor's death, everything changes in the palace. Mei, his former concubine, is free, and Pheasant, the heir and Mei's lover, is proclaimed as the new Emperor, heralding a new era in China. But just when Mei believes she's closer to her dream, Pheasant's chief wife, Lady Wang, powerful and unpredictable, turns against Mei and takes unthinkable measures to stop her. The power struggle that ensues will determine Mei's fate–and that of China.

Surrounded by enemies within the palace that she calls home, Mei continues her journey to the throne in The Empress of Bright Moon, the second book in Weina Dai Randel's acclaimed duology. Only by fighting back against those who wish her harm will Mei be able to realize her destiny as the most powerful woman in China.