Dominion by Jean Kwok - ISBN: 9781408751060
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Woman with no past, warrior no future. Love saves or burns.
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    448 pages

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    20 October 2026

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Summary

‘A page turner: tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorous. Dominion draws gorgeously on Chinese mythology to create something entirely new.’ - Brigitte Knightley

‘A brilliant, captivating, deeply romantic fantasy debut! Dominion is an addictive read, and it’s going to dazzle romantasy readers!’ - Ali Hazelwood

A woman with no past. A warrior with no future. Their love could save the world-or burn it down.

In a world d…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408751060
ISBN-10:1408751062
Author:Jean Kwok
Publisher:John Murray Press
Imprint:Renegade Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:448
Release Date:20 October 2026
Weight:680g
Dimensions:236mm x 160mm x 42mm
Series:The Silk & Iron Trilogy
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Critics Review

A brilliant, captivating, deeply romantic fantasy debut! Dominion is an addictive read, and it’s going to dazzle romantasy readers! * Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Bride *
A riveting romantasy, richly infused with elements of Chinese mythology. Dominion is a high stakes thrilling adventure filled with dangerous battles, searing romance, and fascinating characters. * Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess *
Dominion is a page turner. Tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorous-a real showcase of Kwok’s ambidextrous talents. It draws gorgeously on Chinese mythology to create something entirely new, all while commenting, through Rubi’s eyes, on the immigrant experience-the difficulty of displacement and the joy of finding new places (or people) to call home. * Brigitte Knightley, New York Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for your Enemy *
From the very first line of Dominion, I knew that I was in the hands of a master wordsmith; by the end, I knew that I would be thinking about this book for the rest of my life. This scintillating romantasy from literary superstar Jean Kwok cuts to the quick, equal parts tense and thrilling, each page filled with boundless imagination, evocative prose, and gut-wrenching stakes. I was mesmerized. * Thea Guanzon, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars *
A searing entry into romantasy, Dominion is a feast for the senses with deadly magic tournaments, mythical companion animals, and Chinese-inspired elements - plus a burning romance and shocking twists… Kwok draws a fierce yet tender character of diaspora in Rubi Morningtail as she grapples with fitting in to a new world and new identity. * Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom *
Vibrant worldbuilding, a brave heroine, and a dangerous romance. I’m ready for the second book! * Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burn for Me *
A lyrical fantasy where mythology and a hidden past intertwine with dangerous attraction. Dominion is perfect for readers craving the emotional fire and high stakes plotting of KPop Demon Hunters. * Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood *
Irresistibly thrilling! With non-stop action, romance, politics, and prophecy, plus a brave heroine, a broody hero, and an absolutely wonderful magical tyger, Dominion is un-put-down-able! * Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop *

About The Author

Jean Kwok

Jean Kwok is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling author of The Leftover Woman, Searching for Sylvie Lee, Girl in Translation, and Mambo in Chinatown. Her books have been chosen by Read with Jenna, CBS New York, Book of the Month, LibraryReads, Indie Next, Goodreads Choice Awards, Belletrist, Discover Great New Writers, and as a Good Morning America Buzz Pick. Most of her work is in development for film and television.

She has been chosen for numerous honors including the American Library Association Alex Award, the Chinese American Librarians Association Best Book Award, an Orange New Writers title, and the Sunday Times Short Story Award international shortlist. She was one of twelve contemporary authors asked by the Agatha Christie estate to write an original, authorized Miss Marple story for Marple: Twelve New Mysteries.

She immigrated from Hong Kong to Brooklyn when she was five and worked in a Chinatown clothing factory for much of her childhood. She received her bachelor’s degree from Harvard and completed an MFA in fiction at Columbia University, working as a professional ballroom dancer in between degrees.

She reviews for the New York Times Book Review and has served as fiction judge for International Thriller Writers, Tucson Festival of Books, Ragdale, and San Miguel Writers Conference. Her work has been published in more than twenty countries and is taught in schools across the world. She lives in the New York area.

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