Book two in the captivating fantasy duology inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess.
After winning her mother's freedom from the Celestial Emperor,Xingyin thrives in the enchanting tranquility of her home. But her fragile peace is threatened by the discovery of a strange magic on the moon,and the unsettling changes in the Celestial Kingdom as the emperor tightens his grip on power.
While Xingyin is determined to keep clear of the rising danger,the discovery of a shocking truth spurs her into a perilous confrontation.Forced to flee her home once more,Xingyin and her companions venture to unexplored lands of the Immortal Realm,encountering legendary creatures and shrewd monarchs,beloved friends and bitter adversaries. With alliances shifting quicker than the tides,Xingyin has to overcome past grudges and enmities to forge a new path forward,seeking aid where she never imagined she would.
As an unspeakable terror sweeps across the realm,Xingyin must uncover the truth of her heart and claw her way through devastation - to rise against this evil before it destroys everything she holds dear,and the worlds she has grown to love... even if doing so demands the greatest price of all.
The epic conclusion to her sweeping Celestial Kingdom series,Sue Lynn Tan's tale of Xingyin,the daughter of the moon goddess,delves deeper into beloved Chinese myths,weaving them into a wholly new and magical story.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780008479343Number of pages: 480Weight: 750 gDimensions: 240 x 159 x 41 mm
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'Sue Lynn Tan has written a breathtaking debut novel that will sweep readers away to the moon and back. I can't remember the last time a book surprised and delighted me as much as this one. Epic,romantic,and enthralling from start to finish. I love this book.'- Stephanie Garber
'This vivid,unputdownable debut effortlessly whisks us into the celestial realms of Chinese high fantasy. Tan magnificently conjures the romantic yet dangerous dazzle of this immortal world,but never loses track of the shining human heart of her tale. A captivating treat for lovers of Chinese fantasy dramas and newcomers alike.'- Shelley Parker-Chan,bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun
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