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Fantasy. Fiction. Literature. Mythology. HTML: The stunning sequel to 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. After winning her mother's freedom from the Celestial Emperor, Xingyin thrives in the enchanting tranquility of her home. But her fragile peace is threatened by the discovery of a strange magic on the moon and the unsettling changes in the Celestial Kingdom as the emperor tightens his grip on power. While Xingyin is determined to keep clear of the rising danger, the discovery of a shocking truth spurs her into a perilous confrontation. Forced to flee her home once more, Xingyin and her companions venture to unexplored lands of the Immortal Realm, encountering legendary creatures and shrewd monarchs, beloved friends and bitter adversaries. With alliances shifting quicker than the tides, Xingyin has to overcome past grudges and enmities to forge a new path forward, seeking aid where she never imagined she would. As an unspeakable terror sweeps across the realm, Xingyin must uncover the truth of her heart and claw her way through devastation�??to rise against this 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. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiob… (more)
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RATING: 4.5/5
REVIEW: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Following after Daughter of the Moon Goddess, this book picks up with unrest in the
Like the first book in the duology, Heart of the Sun Warrior is an excellent book. It’s quick moving, exciting, tense, and has something for everyone. The writing is beautiful and the characters are all multi-dimensional with faults and strengths. I love all the mythology that is woven through it, and the way the magic works in this world. It’s an epic sort of fantasy that grabs you and sucks you in so that at times you almost forget you’re reading.
The only reason this book didn’t get a full five stars is because I really disagreed with the ending and with how the love trial sorted itself out. Otherwise, I absolutely loved this book.
Heart of the Sun Warrior is Sue Lynn Tan’s sequel to ‘Daughter of the Moon Goddess.’ Sue continues to draw inspiration from Chinese lore to fabricate the heroic tails of Xingyin. There is an abundance of action which can be overwhelming, but also demonstrates the depth of Xingyin’s compassion. The reader is hooked until the very end, where Sue alludes to a third book.