zachary ying and the dragon emperor book 2

We’ve seen quite a few (amazing) middle grade series that are based on or inspired by mythology but in Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor, the entire premise revolves around historical figures instead of mythology which I thought was so cool.

If you’re looking for a novel that will keep you on your toes with all its action, twists and turns, then Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor might just be the perfect book for you. Now, with one of the world’s most infamous tyrants yapping in his headset, Zachary finds himself racing against the clock as he tries to collect magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth, all while learning some brand new powers-because if he can’t find a way to keep the spirits in the underworld where they belong, he might just end up losing his mom forever. However, that mission takes an immediate dive when Zach’s mom’s soul gets taken hostage by demons during an unexpected battle. So Zachary is more than unprepared to learn that he was born to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission: sealing the leaking portal to the Chinese underworld or fear the upcoming Ghost Month blowing it wide open. While his mom was busy making sure the two of them got by and his school was focused on teaching Western history, Zach’s been trying to make a name for himself in the gaming world. Zachary Ying never had many opportunities to learn about his Chinese heritage.

Zachary ying and the dragon emperor book 2