Among the Burning Flowers

A Novel

By: Samantha Shannon, Kate MacDonald

Narrated by: Arty Froushan, Gemma Whelan, Patricia Allison

Bloomsbury presents Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon, read by Patricia Allison, Gemma Whelan and Arty Froushan.

This audiobook features an exclusive interview with Samantha Shannon and Katherine Webber, bestselling author of the Twin Crowns trilogy.

With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree.

Take your first steps into the epic.

Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze.

It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind.

Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world.

A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries.

And now the great wyrm Fýredel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . .

A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers through the gripping and tragic events that pave the way for the opening of the million-copy bestseller The Priory of The Orange Tree.©2025 Samantha Shannon (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Lovingly Crafted, but a bit Limp.

The story is very well-crafted and full of excellent character writing, tense action, and depth... but it still suffers from being an interlude in a story that was already tightly wound.
The first half was superb, but outside of a tense meeting with our favorite Right-Wing, the later half doesn't really add anything vital or give context to the deeper mysteries of the RoC setting.
Fans will love it, it's still an exceptionally engaging read, but it left me feeling a bit hollow by the end. I REALLY wish there was a 4.5☆ rating.

Excellent Prequel to the Priory

Excellent character development and story. This is such an intricate series and well executed. Performances are phenomenal.

Excellent narration, voices were phenomenal and the writing brilliant

I thought it was excellent, the story was captivating and a lovely addition to the saga.

This is the prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree. It is an excellent read.

I enjoyed listening to the narrators, as I followed along with the book. Immersive reading is truly a wonderful experience for me, as I feel present in every description of the characters, world building, belief systems and the dragons.

Immaculate, Perfect Intro to Roots of Chaos

Not sure if you want to spend the time and energy to read or listen to the previous 800+ page novels? Try this! Amazing. great Narration.