Two men rebel jointly against tyranny-and then become rivals-in this first sweeping book of the epic illusion series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and Globe Fantasy awards. Hailed among the greatest books of 2015 by NPR.

Wily, charming Kuni Garu, a bandit, and stern, fearless Mata Zyndu, the son of the deposed duke, seem like polar opposites. Yet, in the uprising against the emperor, the two quickly become the very best of friends after a series of activities fighting against huge conscripted armies, silk-draped airships, and shapeshifting gods. Once the emperor continues to be overthrown, however, both find themselves the leader of split factions-two edges with very different ideas about how exactly the world ought to be operate and the meaning of justice.

Followers of intrigue, romantic plots, and actions will find a fresh series to embrace in the Dandelion Dynasty.