To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. 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. 'An all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense.'-BookPage, starred reviewĪ 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. 'Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.'-Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

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