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"A captivating and romantic debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman's quest to free her mother sets her on a dangerous path and 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 the 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 train 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. However, 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 and plunging the realm into chaos. Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting, romantic duology that 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." -- Page 4 of cover

A young woman’s quest to rescue her mother leads her into a perilous confrontation with the most powerful immortal in the realm. Raised on the moon, Xingyin discovers her mother was exiled by the Celestial Emperor for stealing the elixir of immortality. When her magic reveals her presence, she must flee, leaving her mother behind. Alone and frightened, she journeys to the Celestial Kingdom, a place filled with wonder and secrets. Disguised, she trains with the Emperor's son, mastering archery and magic, all while grappling with their growing attraction. Determined to save her mother, Xingyin faces legendary creatures and fierce enemies. As forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she is torn between her love for those close to her and the risk of plunging the realm into chaos. This debut novel intricately weaves Chinese mythology into a sweeping tale of love, family, and adventure. Praised for its epic romance and captivating storytelling, it invites readers into a vibrant world of celestial realms and high fantasy, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

A deadly betrayal…As the heir to the Tianxia throne, Liyen must renew her kingdom’s pledge to serve the immortals who once protected them. But when her grandfather steals to save her life, the immortal queen commands the powerful God of War to attack Liyen’s home in revenge.A dangerous alliance…Liyen ascends vowing to end her kingdom’s obligation to the immortals. To learn their secrets and to protect her people, she forges a tenuous alliance with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War.A fight for survival…A treacherous attraction ignites as they are drawn together. Yet darker forces are closing in and with her kingdom plunged into peril once more, Liyen must risk everything to save her people from an unspeakable fate, even if it means losing everything…even her heart.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish' Stephanie Garber The stunning conclusion to the Celestial Kingdom Duology An unspeakable terror is sweeping across the realm as the Celestial Emperor tightens his grip on power. The fragile peace Xingyin fought so hard for when freeing her mother is under threat. Forced to flee her home, Xingyin ventures into the unexplored lands of the Immortal Realm to seek aid in her fight, but, with alliances shifting quicker than the tides, she has to overcome past grudges and enmities to forge a new path forward, seeking aid where she never imagined. Xingyin must uncover the truth of her heart and claw her way through devastation - to rise against 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 stunning sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling Daughter of the Moon Goddess delves deeper into beloved Chinese mythology, concluding the epic story of Xingyin - the daughter of Chang'e and the mortal archer Houyi - as she battles a grave new threat to the realm, in this powerful tale of love, sacrifice, and hope.

Return to the realm of gods and legends, magic and romance. Praise for the world of the Celestial Kingdom duology: 'Epic, romantic, and enthralling . . . I love this book.' Stephanie Garber, #1 bestselling author of the Caraval series 'As gripping as it is exquisite' Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree Sue Lynn Tan's highly acclaimed, bestselling Celestial Kingdom duology is expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events in Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior, all from the perspectives of beloved characters. Tales of the Celestial Kingdom collects nine spellbinding stories - two previously published, seven original, including the epilogue to the duology - set in the enchanting world of Sue Lynn Tan's stunning debut. Filled with magic and mythology, friendship and love, these stories intertwine through the past, present, and future of the two novels, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, including Chang'e, Shuxiao, Liwei, and Wenzhi. With beautiful illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, these wondrous tales make the perfect complement to Sue Lynn Tan's breathtaking series. Embark upon new adventures of valour, danger, and love, in a world where the celestial and mortal realms entwine.

Sehnsüchtig erwartetes Finale dieser fernöstlichen Romantasy von gefeierter NYT-Autorin! Nachdem Xingyin ihre Mutter, die Mondgöttin, befreit hat, kehren beide nach Hause zurück. Doch die Ruhe und der Frieden sind trügerisch, denn der Himmlische Kaiser verfolgt seinen Machtanspruch mit harter Hand, und schon bald muss Xingyin den Mond erneut verlassen. Zusammen mit ihren Gefährt*innen bricht sie auf in unbekannte Länder, wo sie sagenumwobenen Geschöpfen, kampfbereiten Königen, lieb gewonnenen Freunden und erbitterten Feinden begegnet. Xingyin hat keine Wahl, sie muss sich dem Bösen entgegenstellen, ehe es alles zerstört, was sie liebt, auch wenn der Preis dafür unerträglich scheint. ***Aufwendig veredelt mit Perlmuttschimmer und Goldakzenten*** »Ein wunderbares Buch! Sue Lynn Tans Dilogie erschafft aus der chinesischen Mythologie eine prachtvolle, romantische Fantasy!« (Elizabeth Lim, New York Times-Bestseller Autorin von Ein Kleid aus Seide und Sternen ) »So spannend, dass man essen, trinken, ja sogar atmen vergisst – ein gefährliches Buch!« Leser*innenstimme »Die Tochter der Mondgöttin«-Dilogie: Die Tochter der Mondgöttin (Band 1) Das Herz des Sonnenkriegers (Band 2)

Eine junge Frau mit einem Geheimnis und ein unsterblicher Prinz. Als seine Entdeckung ihrer wahren Identität bevorsteht, gibt es kein Zurück mehr. Xingyin, die Tochter der Mondgöttin, lebt mit ihrer Mutter auf dem Mond, unwissend darüber, dass sie dort vor dem Himmlischen Kaiser versteckt wird, der ihre Mutter einst verbannt hat. Als Xingyins magische Kräfte erwachen, muss sie ihre Mutter zurücklassen. Auf ihrer Flucht schwört sie, eines Tages ihre Mutter zu retten – koste es, was es wolle. Ihr Weg führt ins Himmlische Königreich, wo sie unter falscher Identität den attraktiven Kronprinzen Liwei trifft. Gemeinsam werden sie im Schwertkampf und in der Zauberkunst ausgebildet. Liwei weckt in ihr eine unerwartete Leidenschaft, die gleichzeitig einen riskanten Pfad eröffnet, der das gesamte Reich gefährden könnte. Eine epische High-Fantasy-Dilogie, inspiriert von der Legende der chinesischen Mondgöttin, von der New-York-Times-Bestseller-Autorin Sue Lynn Tan. „Von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite episch, romantisch und fesselnd. Ich liebe dieses Buch.“ – Stephanie Garber, New-York-Times-Bestseller-Autorin. „Eine großartige Geschichte, ich warte sehnsüchtig auf Band 2!“ – Leser*innenstimme. Ein packendes Debüt mit Slow Burn Romance, Mulan-Vibes und einer Dreiecksbeziehung, das bis zur letzten Seite fesselt. *** Aufwendig veredelt mit Perlmuttschimmer und Goldakzenten und mit CHARACTER CARD in der 1. Auflage ***