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Resist the fairy tale. Seize your destiny. After the death of her beloved uncle, Yining has become a skilled thief and an even better liar to survive. When her step-aunt steals Yining's magical ring, she is determined to get it back and follows her aunt to the royal palace. There, she soon catches the attention of an ambitious and ruthless prince, who opens up unexpected worlds for her. However, behind the palace's glitter lies a web of power, greed, and betrayal that Yining quickly becomes entangled in. The only ally she has is the enigmatic envoy from a rival kingdom. Yining has no choice: to regain her freedom, she must confront the shadows of her past and fight for a future she both fears and longs for. This captivating epic fantasy, inspired by Chinese mythology and Cinderella, features a heroine who fights for her fate and a slow-burn romance, offering enchanting escapism for fans of Holly Black, Stephanie Garber, and Axie Oh.

A deadly betrayal…As the heir to the Tianxia throne, Liyen must renew her kingdom’s pledge to serve the immortals who once protected them. But when her grandfather steals to save her life, the immortal queen commands the powerful God of War to attack Liyen’s home in revenge.A dangerous alliance…Liyen ascends vowing to end her kingdom’s obligation to the immortals. To learn their secrets and to protect her people, she forges a tenuous alliance with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War.A fight for survival…A treacherous attraction ignites as they are drawn together. Yet darker forces are closing in and with her kingdom plunged into peril once more, Liyen must risk everything to save her people from an unspeakable fate, even if it means losing everything…even her heart.

Return to the realm of gods and legends, magic and romance. Praise for the world of the Celestial Kingdom duology: 'Epic, romantic, and enthralling . . . I love this book.' Stephanie Garber, #1 bestselling author of the Caraval series 'As gripping as it is exquisite' Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree Sue Lynn Tan's highly acclaimed, bestselling Celestial Kingdom duology is expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events in Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior, all from the perspectives of beloved characters. Tales of the Celestial Kingdom collects nine spellbinding stories - two previously published, seven original, including the epilogue to the duology - set in the enchanting world of Sue Lynn Tan's stunning debut. Filled with magic and mythology, friendship and love, these stories intertwine through the past, present, and future of the two novels, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, including Chang'e, Shuxiao, Liwei, and Wenzhi. With beautiful illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, these wondrous tales make the perfect complement to Sue Lynn Tan's breathtaking series. Embark upon new adventures of valour, danger, and love, in a world where the celestial and mortal realms entwine.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish' Stephanie Garber The stunning conclusion to the Celestial Kingdom Duology

In questo affascinante debutto fantasy ispirato alla leggenda della dea cinese della luna, la ricerca di una giovane donna per liberare sua madre la porta a confrontarsi con l'immortale più potente del regno, ponendola su un cammino pericoloso pieno di scelte mortali. Crescendo sulla luna, Xingyin vive in solitudine, ignara di essere nascosta dall'Imperatore Celeste, che ha esiliato sua madre per aver rubato il suo elisir di immortalità. Quando la sua magia viene scoperta, deve fuggire, lasciando la madre dietro di sé. Sola e inesperta, si avventura nel Regno Celeste, una terra di meraviglie e segreti. Travestendosi, coglie l'opportunità di imparare insieme al Principe Ereditario, affinando le sue abilità nell'arco e nella magia mentre accende una connessione appassionata con lui. Per salvare sua madre, Xingyin intraprende una pericolosa missione, affrontando creature leggendarie e nemici temibili. Mentre la tradimento e la magia proibita minacciano il regno, deve confrontarsi con l'Imperatore Celeste, facendo un patto rischioso che potrebbe costarle tutto. Questa incantevole duologia romantica intreccia la mitologia cinese antica in un'avventura travolgente di immortali e magia, esplorando temi di perdita, sacrificio e la lotta tra amore e onore, dove la speranza trionfa infine.