The story picks up when Xingyin uses her magic which alerts the Emperess all is not as it seems on the moon. Xingyin has been kept secret in fear of what the Emperor and Empress would do if they learned she inherited her mother’s immortality. Her mother has been imprisoned on the moon by the celestial Emperor for ascending to immortality without his permission. But after finishing this book in early January, I knew it was a contender for my favourite book of the month (spoiler: it is my favourite book of January).ĭaughter of the Moon Goddess follows Xingyin, the naïve daughter of the moon goddess. It has been a while since I’ve gravitated towards or enjoyed young adult books. I had low expectations of Daughter of the Moon Goddess since it’s a young adult fantasy.
See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.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.ĭaughter 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. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies.
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. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Īlone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. 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.
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