Daughter of the Moon Goddess / Magic Imaginary wars and battles Kings and rulers Mothers and daughters

Tan, Sue Lynn,

Daughter of the Moon Goddess / Sue Lynn Tan. - First edition. - 503 pages : map ; 24 cm. - The Celestial Kingdom Duology ; 1. .

A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess. A young woman's quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm, setting her on a dangerous path where those she loves are not the only ones at risk... Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the powerful Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when her magic flares and her existence is discovered, Xingyin 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 train in the Crown Prince's service, learning to master archery and magic, despite the passion which flames between her and the emperor's son.

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Magic--Fiction.
Imaginary wars and battles--Fiction.
Kings and rulers--Fiction.
Mothers and daughters--Fiction.


Moon--Folklore.


Fantasy fiction.