Daughter of the Moon Goddess (The Celestial Kingdom Duology, #1)

Daughter of the Moon Goddess (The Celestial Kingdom Duology, #1)

Sue Lynn Tan

Enjoyment: 4.36Quality: 4.36Characters: 3.93Plot: 4.14

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 across the earth and skies. 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. A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm. Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting, romantic duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.


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    I really want to love this as it’s beautifully written but I just can’t seem to follow what’s going on and I don’t feel invested in the story or the characters. Think I’m going to have to DNF this 🥲

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  • Thoughts from 26%

    I'm listening to the audiobook currently because I need a refresher before starting book 2 and I really like the narrator! Adds a lot to the rereading experience, as I found it quite boring the first time a few years back. (Mainly because the story progressed at a glacial pace.)

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