Am Lie Wen Zhao

Blood Heir is the 2019 young adult fantasy debut novel by Chinese-American author Amélie Wen Zhao. It follows Anastacya Mikhailov, a princess with the magical ability to control blood who searches for her father's killer after being framed for his murder. The novel draws inspiration from the real-world issues of human trafficking and indentured servitude. Prior to its publication by Delacorte Press, Blood Heir was subject to controversy due to allegations of racial insensitivity and other issues…