Amazon Prime Video has announced a series adaptation of 'Rise of the Empress', a YA fantasy duology by Julia C. Dao. The story centers on Xifeng, a young peasant whose vengeful aunt predicts her rise to empress. The narrative explores Xifeng's internal conflict as she navigates a competition for the prince's hand, balancing her desire for power against the cost of using dark magic and leaving behind her true love. The series is helmed by Crystal Liu and James Wong, promising a fresh take on dark fairytale themes, though no release date is provided yet.
"The Rise of the Empress series introduces readers to Xifeng, an 18-year-old peasant whose vengeful aunt foretells her destiny to become the empress."
"A competition to win the prince's hand in marriage provides the perfect opportunity for Xifeng to chase her fate, but to do so means embracing her dark magic."
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