Reviews
Praise for When They Burned the Butterfly
"When They Burned the Butterfly will take the breath out of your chest and replace it with fire. Wen-yi Lee has written a dark riot of a novel replete with jealous gods, human cruelty and incandescent desire."–USA Today bestselling author Nghi Vo
"In When They Burned the Butterfly, fierce girls wrestle with mysterious gods in the early days of a new nation. This stylish, gritty sapphic fantasy weaves a slow-burn romance that smoulders with tension, building to an explosive conclusion that will leave readers breathless."–Zen Cho, award-winning author of Sorcerer to the Crown.
"Led by a complex yet compelling heroine, and set amidst the glitz and grit of 1970s Singapore, Lee's sweeping tale is unabashedly vibrant and original."–Sunyi Dean, bestselling author of The Book Eaters
"Lee weaves a dazzling tale of post-colonial identities, dangerous magic, and women ferociously carving their place in a world that rejects them. Burning with equal amounts of fury and tender, contemplative moments, this is a definitive must-read for years to come."–Amy Leow, author of The Scarlet Throne
Praise for Wen-yi Lee and The Dark We Know
“A dark and compelling supernatural mystery buoyed by earnestly-written, queer-centric characters. I am enthralled!”—Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author
“Heralds the arrival of a rare and exciting literary talent.”—Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author
“Gorgeous prose, palpable atmosphere, and intricate character work.”—Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author
“A knife-sharp excavation… left me breathless.”—Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author
“Eerie, introspective, and beautifully atmospheric.”—Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author
