Daughter of the Moon Goddess - Sue Lynn Tan

Daughter of the Moon Goddess

By Sue Lynn Tan

  • Release Date: 2022-01-11
  • Genre: Fantasy
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 219 Ratings

Description

The acclaimed national and international bestseller

“Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.”—Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

“An all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense."—BookPage, starred review

A captivating and romantic debut epic fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang’e, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm.

Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.

Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince.

To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.

Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.

Reviews

  • Amazing. Period.

    5
    By ~Em~ <3
    I love this book! It’s very descriptive, has an impressive love triangle, and tons of action spaced out so perfectly! I recommend to be your next read! This Chinese retelling of Chang’e is flawless!
  • A MUST READ

    5
    By echristine2002
    One of the most amazing books I’ve ever read. From the beautiful descriptions to the fast paced yet intricate and complex chapters, to the raw emotion that had me feeling everything, I will always hold this book and the characters so dear to my heart. Thank you❤️
  • Enchanting

    5
    By camillian24
    I’ve not read a story more enchanting and beautiful than this one. Love, heartache, grief, joy all shine through every single page of this book. This was a book I couldn’t put down
  • Amazing

    5
    By They tried xxxxxxx
    My mind got lost in this story every time I opened it. A world I was always ready to come back to and never ready to leave. Beautiful.
  • I Loved this Book!

    5
    By Pretty Lotus Blossom
    A beautiful story of magic and love told with the mastery of a cherished story teller.
  • An epic and enchanting novel

    5
    By merylrita
    An epic novel with enchanting imagery of the heavens, its places, people, and creatures. The developments and twists of the main character’s story are exciting, pulse-quickening, infuriating, and underpinned by her resolve and honor along with with her tender friendships. The characters and their “auras” appeal directly to your senses, making for a physically captivating experience as you attempt to navigate the story’s intricately woven web of complex relationships.

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