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Stunning debut novel inspired by Chinese mythology

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

July 23, 2022 by Mobius_Walker 2 Comments

BINGO – SNAKE Secrets and hidden identities abound in this debut novel from Sue Lynn Tan. Xingyin is the titular daughter of the moon goddess, Chang’e, but she shouldn’t be alive. Her mother has hidden her existence from the Emperor and Empress of the Immortal Realm in order to keep her safe from danger and harm. For many years, Chang’e and Xingyin lived peacefully with their attendant on the moon in exile. But when Xingyin accidentally alerts the rulers of the Immortal Realm to her […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: cbr14bingo, chinese mythology, family, love triangle, military, Sue Lynn Tan, war

Mobius_Walker's CBR14 Review No:17 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: cbr14bingo, chinese mythology, family, love triangle, military, Sue Lynn Tan, war ·
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So Much Yes!

June 4, 2018 by Jen K 2 Comments

I needed something fun and not too heavy to clear my mind before I dived into Kindred, and The Epic Crush of Genie Lo ended up being the perfect fit (thanks emmalita for the rave review!).  Genie Lo grew up in the poor side of the Bay Area, and she wants out.  She and her friend Yunie (they share the name Eugenia) are using academics and an extraordinary amount of extracurriculars as their ticket out, though Yunie’s accomplishments on the piano may give her a […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: chinese mythology, chosen one, F. C. Yee, The Epic Crush Of Genie Lo

Jen K's CBR10 Review No:100 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: chinese mythology, chosen one, F. C. Yee, The Epic Crush Of Genie Lo ·
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