Reigning Abyss is a lyrical East Asian romantasy exploring love, identity, and what it means to rebuild in the aftermath of survival, with neurodivergent and mental health representation at its core.
 
Five years after fleeing the palace in fire and blood, Yan Xun is gone—presumed dead, and determined to remain that way.
 
In her place stands Yan Ling.
 
She was prepared to walk this path alone. But a chance encounter with an azure dragon has opened up a world of possibilities… and perils. Deep within the fabled mountain, a sanctuary is built for those the Empire tries to erase: young Weavers bonded to mythic Emberkin, feared for powers they were never supposed to possess. At least, not according to the Empire.
 
But when a second phoenix comes blasting into her life, Ling must confront a past she thought had long since turned to ash.
 
In a realm that hunts what it cannot control, survival demands more than silence. It demands reckoning.
 
Reigning Abyss is the sequel to Reigning Fire. Although the plot is fully accessible as a standalone, readers who begin with Reigning Fire may find a deeper emotional connection to the characters, their relationships, and the choices they make throughout Reigning Abyss. Reigning Abyss will especially appeal to mature readers of lyrical romantasy and lovers of intricate court intrigue.
 
This edition includes exclusive art inserts, featuring Chinese calligraphy of character names and original illustrations of key characters and scenes - a visual companion to the story’s haunting beauty.
 
**Recommended for mature readers (18+) due to heavy themes, including suicidal ideation, violence, trauma recovery, power imbalance, and institutional harm. Reader discretion advised. Please click here for the list of trigger alerts.
 
Jasmine Loo is an AuDHD author and licensed psychologist. Please visit our Homepage and About pages to find out more.
 
Details and Specs for Reigning Abyss
Publication date: ‎ 10 July 2026
Language‏: ‎ English
Print length: ‎ 550 pages
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0-6458960-2-2 (Paperback)
Genre: Fiction - Fantasy
This is a signed paperback edition (please request when ordering if you'd like your copy signed) - Ebook is available on Amazon and Kobo.
Dimensions: ‎ 20.32 x 12.7 x 3 cm
Total interior artwork: 13 (vs 2 for the e-book version)
For international readers, RF and RA are available Amazon and other global distributors.