Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

Xifeng, an eighteen-year-old peasant, is told by the stars and her cruel aunt that she is destined to become Empress. To achieve this greatness, she must embrace the darkness within her, spurn the man she loves, and wield callous magic fueled by consuming the hearts of the recently deceased. The god who guides her demands absolute power, forcing Xifeng to decide if the throne is worth the ultimate price.