For Lucky Seed "Lucky Seed is a family saga, a romance, a bodice ripper--a crotch ripper too--a diasporic Asian American family novel, and a thriller. A family story for a family like this could never have just one genre and Huang knows it and has fun with it. The result is thrilling to read, addictive, and full of heart and hijinks. Reader, I cackled." --Alexander Chee, author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel "Huang crafts a deliciously twisted web rife with morally dubious yet unexpectedly likable characters. Readers looking for an unpredictable plot that manages to capture the allure of Succession, Crazy Rich Asians, and Knives Out all in one will be delighted by this salacious novel." --Booklist, starred review "Huang (The Emperor and the Endless Palace) channels Succession with this delectable drama of a billionaire Chinese American family and their Machiavellian matriarch''s search for an heir.The delightfully over-the-top plot is rife with shifting alliances, manipulations, and intergenerational tensions.
Readers will eat this up." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Lucky Seed is a delicious layer cake of drama and lore, a family story glittering with humor, heart, intrigue and the winning talent of an author I''ll follow anywhere. I was horrified by its villains, cheering for its heroes, and utterly absorbed by the dynamics of the Sun cousins. Even the pets in this novel have a story to tell."--John Glynn, author of Out East "You''ll gasp, you''ll laugh, but most of all you''ll keep asking yourself--how did he do it?--because Justinian Huang''s latest is an uproarious, jaw-droppingly audacious ride. Huang navigates the intertwining branches of this outrageous family tree with sizzling panache, managing to both skewer and elicit deep affection for its characters. Lucky Seed is a riveting comedy of (bad) manners, told the way only Huang could tell it." --Elaine U.
Cho, author of Ocean''s Godori "An incredibly fun yet sharply observed, wild and original ride of a novel that will keep you laughing into the night with all of the hijinks and twists that the Sun family find themselves in, yet unravel you with its deeply felt emotion." --Nayantara Roy, author of The Magnificent Ruins "Equal parts irreverent, thrilling and poignant, Justinian Huang''s Lucky Seed is a riotous romp about (quite literally) breaking generational curses that left me gasping for breath, laughing out loud, and occasionally tearing up. A masterpiece unlike anything you''ve ever read and perfect for fans of Knives Out and Crazy Rich Asians. The twist ending had me screaming!" --Shirlene Obuobi, author of Between Friends & Lovers "A sexy romp with bite. Justinian Huang crafts unforgettable characters who linger in your mind long after the final page. Smart, stylish, and wickedly entertaining." --Lauren Ho, bestselling author of Last Tang Standing "Fortune favors the chaotic in this charming familial romp. Full of thrills and even more heart, I was on the edge of my seat.
Huang does it again!" --Carolyn Huynh, author of The Family Recipe "Lucky Seed is a juicy family drama that will keep readers guessing. The wealthy Sun family ruthlessly schemes and betrays each other in order to protect their legacy from generational curses. Huang grounds this memorable cast of characters by exposing real hopes and fears as they learn from the comedy of their ways. A wildly entertaining page-turner." --Julie Tieu, author of The Girl Most Likely To "A rollicking story of absurd family dynamics, love, sex, and money." --Library Journal "[An] enjoyable twist-a-minute page-turner.Huang''s writing is warm and funny, with characterizations that feel real and a sometimes over-the-top plot that works despite itself. Fans of family drama will eat this one up.
" --Conde Nast Traveler "In this twisty and dramatic contemporary novel, Lucky Seed by Justinian Huang follows one wealthy family''s path to securing the family fortune. Filled with dark plots, betrayals, and surprise reveals, it''s become our latest book obsession!" --The Honey Pop For The Emperor and the Endless Palace "At once page-turning and deeply thoughtful, Huang''s excellent debut conjures a sweeping gay love story that unfolds across multiple timelines.this mesmerizing debut is not to be missed." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Exquisitely crafted, dazzlingly rendered, and searingly romantic, The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a technicolor dream of passion, obsession, and transcendent love. Huang''s genre-bending debut is vividly mesmerizing." -- Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night "Opulent.a mystical story of star-crossed lovers who chase true love and atonement across thousands of lifetimes" --Library Journal "An epic vision of romance, destiny, and Chinese folklore. This lyrical, adventure-filled fantasy will completely pull you in and leave your heart pounding.
" --Dustin Thao, New York Times bestselling author "With great skill and verve, Justinian Huang has written a groundbreaking novel. The Emperor and the Endless Palace captures the splendor and intrigue of Imperial China, even as it celebrates queer Asian love and lust through the centuries." --David Henry Hwang, author and Tony-winning playwright of M Butterfly "A compelling, genre-bending romantic epic about two lovers destined to meet lifetime after lifetime. The inexplicable push and pull of their supernatural connection will keep readers jumping across timelines to see what lies in store for these fated mates." --Julie Tieu, author of Fancy Meeting You Here "The Emperor and the Endless Palace is the story of an iconic queer romance that transcends time and defies fate; it is, moreover, an exuberant celebration of beautiful Asian men across eons. Sultry, irreverent, and thoroughly entertaining--I couldn''t put it down! Justinian Huang is a brilliantly imaginative storyteller, and his debut novel announces a bold literary voice for the ages." --Jean Chen Ho, author of Fiona and Jane "A frisky romp across continents and dynasties that imparts some profound truths about romance along the way. Justinian Huang''s debut is a red-hot and magical love story for the ages.
" --Daniel Nieh, author of Beijing Payback "An epic love story that transcends lifetimes. It is, simply, spectacular." --Reactor.