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    Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel
    Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel
    Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel
    Audiobook15 hours

    Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel

    Written by Sue Lynn Tan

    Narrated by Natalie Naudus

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    The acclaimed national and international bestseller

    “Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.”—Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

    “An all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense.""—BookPage, starred review

    A 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.

    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. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.

    Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. 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.

    To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. 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.

    Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.

    Editor's Note

    Dazzling debut…

    This dazzling debut whisks readers away to a beautiful world full of mythological creatures and magic as Xingyin attempts to free her imprisoned mother, the moon goddess, and is forced to choose between family and the fate of the world. A new imagining of Chinese folklore, Tan’s epic adventure and coming-of-age tale will leave fantasy lovers eager for more.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateJan 11, 2022
    ISBN9780063031340
    Daughter of the Moon Goddess: A Novel
    Author

    Sue Lynn Tan

    Sue Lynn Tan writes fantasy inspired by the myths and legends she fell in love with as a child. Her books have been nominated for several awards, are USA Today and Sunday Times bestsellers, and will be translated into sixteen languages. Born in Malaysia, Sue Lynn studied in London and France, before moving to Hong Kong. Her love for stories began with a gift from her father, her first compilation of fairytales from around the world. When not writing or reading, she enjoys exploring the hills and forests around her home.

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    4.5/5

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a beautiful and compelling story, full of love and loss, violence and tenderness. The characters are well-crafted and the plot is comforting yet twisting. While some readers found the writing style and instant love tropes to be a bit rough, the final third of the book piqued their curiosity. Overall, this book is captivating and has received high praise for its storytelling, imagery, and world-building. The only criticism mentioned is the presence of a love triangle. However, the talking dragons and kick-ass female protagonist make it a must-read for fans of mythology-based fantasy literature.

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    • 3/5
      2.75 ⭐️ rounded up

      The first 2/3 of this book were rough for me. I’ve learned that I’m not a fan of flowery writing OR instant love. & this book was filled with those exact tropes and it’s probably why I wasn’t a huge fan of this.

      They final 1/3 of this book really piqued my curiosity & I found myself wanting to know what would happen next.

      Overall, this was just meh & I’m not sure why there is a second book to this.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This story was absolutely amazing! I loved every second of this story it had me on the edge just dying to read more. The imagery was so beautiful and word building was done perfectly.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Listened to this o the audible app…. Absolutely loved it!! So glad she wrote another!!! Both books were so well written I cried! Can’t wait for another

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Exquisite and compelling! The characters are well crafted which makes it easy to escape into Tan’s fantasy world.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I LOVE this book! It maybe a slow start but once it gets going, you won't stop until the last chapter! Mythology+love traingle+ kick-ass female+dragons what more can a girl ask for? There are no damsel in distress in this book. I want more!!!

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    • 5/5
      I loved this book! I wish it was a movie ❤️
    • 5/5
      Awesome book! Always engaging with many unexpected twists. I read a lot of books and seldom give 5 stars. This one really deserves it!
    • 5/5
      Exquisite, thoughtful writing of complex emotions and experiences. This author builds worlds and characters with wonderful depth and relatability. One of my new favorites for sure.
    • 5/5
      Such a mesmerizing world to dive into, I was glued to this book from the first chapter. Beautiful storytelling by the author and narration is splendid, just fitting for this book.
    • 3/5
      Increasingly better. I loved the strong characters and humanity.
    • 5/5
      Really enjoyed this debut! Brava
    • 2/5
      Simplistic and unandvertuous. The author didn’t think it would be wise to let us see a protagonist work hard for anything - her powers, her goals, her rewards. We are constantly told that she had to suffer but somehow magically she always ended on top in two chapters or less? Also, you can see the twist coming from a mile away.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely fabulous fantasy novel set in a Chinese mythological world. I enjoyed so much learning about Chinese mythology. The author did a fabulous job with her character development and the plot. I'm definitely downloading book number two in this series
    • 4/5
      Great Story!
      Full of wonders, well developed and endearing characters, some plot twists, love, friendship, intrigue.
    • 5/5
      The Feminine Grace, that represented the characters strength was wonderful!
    • 5/5
      Aw I love it! Folktales are never long enough for my appetite so books like this are my jam!

      The narration isn't the best tho. It's like a 3 out of 5 for me. But it isn't bothersome enough to stop listening!
    • 4/5
      I won't lie. It took awhile for me to get into the story but overall, it was a good read. A very strong debut
    • 5/5
      Beautiful story and writing. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this striking tale full of love and loss, violence and tenderness.
    • 5/5
      Great storytelling! I would highly recommend this book to anyone!
    • 5/5
      Predictable writing, but over all very captivating in the world building. The pacing was great!
    • 5/5
      I can’t find anything to criticise about this book. I loved the storyline, character development, descriptiveness and everything else about it. As a neurodivergent person, my sensory often feels underwhelmed while listening to an audiobook. This leads me to multitask while listening. I also often loose interests in fictional books. But this book was so captivating I listened for hours with my concentration fully attached. With each sentence I could image the entire story in my head. Looking forward to the next book.
    • 5/5
      If you don’t read this you are missing out on a Beautiful story an amazing writing!! I loved this book 5 stars!!
    • 5/5
      Such a great plot! Lots of unexpected turns, enjoyed every second of it!
    • 5/5
      Very well written. A few sentences and you’re able to see the whole scene as if you were there with the characters. You can feel everything they feel. The story never lulls. The plot is comforting but also uncomfortable and twisting. I cannot wait to read the second book.
    • 5/5
      Amazing! Poetic and beautiful! Loves every second of it!
      Enjoy
    • 5/5
      Wow! So many twists and turns. I feel like this was three books in one and I mean that in the greatest way. Loved it, can’t wait to reas more by this author!
    • 5/5
      The only con to this book was the love triangle.
      I can usually pick who I want easy but this one..... I know who I'm leaning towards but I just don't know and it's back and forth the last half of the book.

      But we get TALKING DRAGONS!! You don't need to know anymore than that ?
    • 5/5
      This was really good, it may even be my favorite read soon far of 2022.
    • 4/5
      Some portions of this book were long winded with the descriptions of feelings and I felt that the mention of the brocade pattern of clothing was used much too often, but the general story was a very good one.
    • 5/5
      I’ve been in a real mythology-based fantasy literature kick lately, and this did not disappoint. Fantastic heroine, good character growth, just a dash a romance (but not overpowering)…just a really great listen. Also suitable for teenagers since there is romance, but nothing inappropriate IMO.

      2 people found this helpful