JUNE 2024
 
Daughter of the Moon Goddess
by Sue Lynn Tan

A debut 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 and sets her on a dangerous path--where choices come with deadly consequences, and she risks losing more than her heart.

Genre: Romantasy, Chinese Mythology
Character: Strong female
Storyline: Character-driven; Intricately plotted; World-building
Tone: Atmospheric; Dramatic; Romantic
Writing Style: Compelling; Lyrical; Richly detailed; Lush
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  More from the Celestial Kingdom series: 
Heart of the Sun Warrior
by Sue Lynn Tan

Xingyin is forced to flee again and venture to the Immortal Realm where she and her companions encounter legendary creatures and shrewd monarch, in the second novel of the series following Daughter of the Moon Goddess.
Tales of the Celestial Kingdom
by Sue Lynn Tan

Collecting nine enchanting stories set in the Immortal Realm—a world of gods, magic and legendary creatures—the beautifully illustrated volume, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, is filled with magic, mythology, friendship and love. 
Immortal   (coming January 2025)
by Sue Lynn Tan

"Plagued by chronic pain and fatigue, Liyen is the scion of the Tianxian court, a mortal kingdom enclosed by the walls of the Immortal Realm. The people there are the bulwark against mortal incursions into this sacred place, and in return they are protected from the demonic Asura. But when her father--the Lord of Tianxia--steals a magical flower from the immortal queen they owe fealty to, his punishment becomes Liyen's burden: the throne of Tianxia. Before he died, he asked Liyen to do one thing:  free their people from the Queen of the Golden Desert. 
Resolved to do exactly that--all while trying to maintain her tenuous control of her own ministers--she is escorted to the Immortal Realm by the dark and dangerous God of War. She has seen him in action before: he was the one who rained fire upon their home to reclaim what her father had stolen, and he was also the one who stood by as her father died. Liyen hates this mysterious warrior...and hates that he has depths that are not reflected in the legends she's heard about him. Both of them are hiding secrets. Both of them have duties that require them to do whatever must be done, no matter who might be hurt. But both of them are also alone. Both are also in pain. And they are finding out the person who mightbe their greatest enemy is the one who knows your heart the best"
 
 
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