Name: Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel (Celestial Kingdom, 1)
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Author: Sue Lynn Tan
ISBN: 9780063031302

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Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel (Celestial Kingdom, 1)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Sue Lynn Tan

Publisher

Harper Voyager

Year

2022

Language

English

Pages

512

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.7 x 16.2 x 4.3 cm

Weight

0.66 kg.

ISBN

9780063031302

ISBN13

9780063031302

Synopsis "Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel (Celestial Kingdom, 1) "

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 reviewA 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.

Sue Lynn Tan

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Sue Lynn Tan escribe historias inspiradas en los mitos y leyendas de los que se enamoró cuando era una niña. Nació en Malasia y estudió en Londres y Francia antes de establecerse en Hong Kong con su familia. Cuando no está escribiendo o leyendo, le gusta explorar las colinas y los lagos que rodean su casa, los templos, las playas y las calles estrechas y sinuosas. También agradece tener a mano té de burbujas y comida picante, la cual, por desgracia, no sabe cocinar.

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