Xingyin gets her answers and there’s the small sliver left open for more stories in this realm.The acclaimed national and international bestseller I loved the action (and subsequent recovery) scenes.

I didn’t want to stop reading because each chapter kept the right pace for the overall story. Here for it always.Įverything flowed flawlessly. The push and pull of young love, new love, and all kinds of love in between. I ENJOYED A LOVE TRIANGLE?! Who am I? This is a testament to the author’s writing abilities because this was accomplished beautifully. Xingyin is fantastic and the kind of fantasy heroine I want to always read about. From the beginning until the end she grew in strength, resilience, listening to her soul to make the next right move. I LOVED the character growth that Xingyin exhibited. I can’t believe this book wasn’t on my radar until I read it for a book club. 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.ĭaughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting, romantic duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic-where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. 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.

But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Īlone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets.

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

Daughter of the moon goddess duology