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Raised far away on the moon, Xingyin was unaware she was being hidden from the Celestial Emperor – who exiled her mother for stealing the elixir of immortality. But when her magic flares and reveals her, Xingyin is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.
Alone, powerless, and afraid, Xingyin makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. In disguise, she trains alongside the Emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, despite the passion which flames between them.
Vowing to rescue her mother, Xingyin embarks on a quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, Xingyin must challenge the ruthless Emperor, leaving her torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos…
Inspired by the legend of Chang’e the Moon Goddess, this captivating debut weaves Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of love and family, immortals and magic.
Publisher : Voyager GB
Language : English
Paperback : 512 pages
ISBN-10 : 000847933X
ISBN-13 : 978-0008479336
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan has the most stunning set of UK and US covers. They’re both incredibly detailed and dreamy and I still can’t decide which one is my favourite.
The author is showcasing an interesting writing style in this book. It’s a great mixture of fast and slow paced scenes, perfectly tailored to whatever happens with the plot in these moments. Though what really fascinated me in this story has been the lush, vibrant, and magical world building and the beautiful rendition of the Chinese mythology.
However, the character development, as well as the development of the relationships between the characters, could have taken a little bit more work. I personally would’ve enjoyed it if a few more details would have been given about how the characters and their relationships turned into who / what they are.
Everything considered, Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan has been a wonderful start for this duology and I’m very curious to see where the second and final book will lead the characters.
Everything considered, Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan has been a wonderful start for this duology and I’m very curious to see where the second and final book will lead the characters.