Sue Lynn Tan reveals her mastery in weaving a story of a young, weakened heir ,who grows into power, and consolidates her destiny in this epic tale of magic, love and what immortality truly means. Liyen is the heir to Tianxia, a human kingdom in the footholds of Kunlun which pays obeisance to the Queen of the Golden Desert, enforced by the ruthless, God of War, Zhangwei.
After her grandfather's sacrifice saves her from a cruel poisoning, and she is expected to pledge devotion to the Immortals. She strives against the magical forces and struggles against the secrets shrouding the Immortals, and is intrigued by the God of War. Liyen soon realizes that all is not what it seems, either in the Celestial abodes nor in the Netherworlds. Plagued by heartache, forgotten memories and political intrigue, Liyen comes to her own and finally embraces her choices. The romance between Zhangwei and Liyen unfolds mellifluously, struck by the notes of uncertainty and percussioned with beats of scorching looks and exchanges.Tan's understanding of the human nature and it's conflict between mind and heart comes to fore. As a flawed heroine grappling with powers beyond her understanding and a political landscape with undercurrents of loss, freedom and vengeance, Tan builds a masterful tale of enchantment, sorcery and ultimately love in all its forms.
A million thank yous to Harper Voyager, NetGalley and the author herself for the ARC! I certainly devoured this tale and hopefully, you will too!
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