"ĬHLOE GONG, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights Jade Fire Gold breathes new air into old mythology, bringing an utterly fresh lens to a classic story. HAFSAH FAIZAL, New York Times bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame Jade Fire Gold was a gripping adventure I couldn't put down.” "Brutal and beautiful, June CL Tan's debut is a force. JOAN HE, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find. "In between its pages you’ll also find a tender spirit and beautifully rendered story that honors the great wuxia epics.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review ( read more)
A strong cast of supporting characters-including a closeted emperor, a mysterious priest, and a queer spy couple-rounds out a book rooted in themes of power and imperialism.” * “Effective worldbuilding and vivid imagery suck the reader in to Tan’s high-fantasy, Chinese folklore–inspired world written from two perspectives. KIRKUS REVIEWS starred review ( read more) * “The worldbuilding is rich and layered…The depiction of the impact of war, as shown by the Shi Empire’s colonialism, power imbalances with neighboring civilizations, and effect on families and communities, is nuanced and balanced with discussions of strong leadership, national pride, and service…Ī magic-filled debut that will leave readers eager for more from this author.”
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