Vicious Creatures : A Novel
Vicious Creatures : A Novel
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Author(s): Tan, Sue Lynn
ISBN No.: 9780063267664
Pages: 512
Year: 202705
Format: Trade Cloth (Hard Cover)
Price: $ 44.80
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available (Forthcoming)

"A lush, dreamy gem of a novel." - Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The City of Brass "A sparkling debut, epic but intimate, about love and sacrifice and hope in the face of despair. At its center is a protagonist who is flawed but full of heart--I dare you not to be entranced by this magical book." - Ava Reid, author of The Wolf and the Woodsman "Sue Lynn Tan has written a breathtaking debut novel that will sweep readers away to the moon and back. I can''t remember the last time a book surprised and delighted me as much as this one. Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish. I love this book." - Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Caraval series "This vivid, unputdownable debut effortlessly whisks us into the celestial realms of Chinese high fantasy.


Tan magnificently conjures the romantic yet dangerous dazzle of this immortal world, but never loses track of the shining human heart of her tale. A captivating treat for lovers of Chinese fantasy dramas and newcomers alike." - Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun "Strikingly evocative, tense, and heartfelt, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a difficult book to put down. It floats you into the Celestial Kingdom, introduces you to monsters both literal and figurative, and leaves you dreaming of dragons." - Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter Pick of the Month -- "A stand-alone fantasy from Tan''s world of the Celestial Kingdom (which began with Daughter of the Moon Goddess) provides all of the beautiful worldbuilding and heart-wrenching emotions of her previous books. Romantasy and Eastern mythology enthusiasts will find this an excellent entry into the subgenre." - Library Journal (starred review) "Immortal stole my heart with its beautiful prose, lush world, and heart-wrenching romance -- to say nothing about the heroine, both vulnerable and fierce, and the swoony hero, steeped in secrets. Together, they swept me into an epic tale, full of stunning twists and turns that made it impossible to stop reading.


" - Isabel IbaƱez -- #1 New York Times bestselling author "This vivid, unputdownable debut effortlessly whisks us into the celestial realms of Chinese high fantasy. Tan magnificently conjures the romantic yet dangerous dazzle of this immortal world, but never loses track of the shining human heart of her tale. A captivating treat for lovers of Chinese fantasy dramas and newcomers alike." - Shelley Parker-Chan, #1 international bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun, on Daughter of the Moon Goddess "Using other characters'' perspectives broadens the original two novels'' range. Tan''s poetic prose, combined with delightful illustrations, brings together a collection that readers will be thrilled to have." - Library Journal "A thrilling standalone. Tan excels in intricate world building and complex characters, with plenty of political intrigue and magical dangers to face while Liyen and Zhangwei''s delicious enemies-to-lovers romance flourishes. Romantasy fans will love this.


" - Booklist "A riveting world, fantastic action, and a swoon-worthy romance that is more than first meets the eye. I devoured this story! The romance was electrifying and their back and forth had me absolutely giddy. The romantic tension between Liyen and Zhangwei levitates off the page. Once you get to the end you will immediately want to start re-reading! Immortal is going to be a romantasy classic that I will be returning to again and again." - A.K. Mulford, bestselling author of A River of Golden Bones "Sue Lynn Tan''s Immortal is a shimmering fantasy wrapped up in a fast-paced, high stakes adventure. Yet the poignant heart of this lyrical tale is a love that transcends time and mortality.


I was entranced by the gorgeous world Tan builds--an absolute delight for lovers of fantasy and ancient Chinese myths." - New York Times bestselling author, Yangsze Choo "A beautiful, magical world, but what keeps you there are the characters. Deeply romantic, magical and utterly captivating, this book will steal your heart." - Elodie Harper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy "Immortal is an epic, adventurous romance and a beautiful, transporting novel. The prose is truly gorgeous and lyrical, the characters charming and beguiling and the story is thrilling and engrossing to the end. A perfect romantasy read!" - Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne and Hera "In this spellbinding standalone romantasy.Tan skillfully creates a magic system steeped in Chinese mythology. A slow-burning love story, high-flying action scenes, and some unexpected twists make this a stunner.


" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Tan''s melodic prose brings the gods and monsters to life in a book that ebbs and flows through action and dialogue in a way that will surprise readers when they turn the last page.Tan''s sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a beautiful story inspired by Chinese mythology, serving up both exquisite worldbuilding and emotional characters." - Library Journal (starred review) on The Heart of the Sun Warrior "Xingyin''s whirlwind adventure through the beautifully described Immortal Realm is an intricate dance that encompasses multiple quest lines, thrilling battles, romances, magic, and mythological creatures. Tan raises the stakes significantly, grounding Xingyin''s strength in love even when her heart is buffeted by shifting loyalties and tragic sacrifices, and leads the reader to a bittersweet yet hopeful conclusion." - Booklist (starred review) on The Heart of the Sun Warrior "Tan''s remarkable debut and duology launch transports readers into a stunning world . The result is a riveting page-turner that will leave fantasy lovers satisfied and eager for more." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Daughter of the Moon Goddess "Filled with intricate world building, heartbreaking romance and mind-bending intrigue. Tan''s story is mythic in its scope yet personal in its execution .


The result is an all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense." - BookPage (starred review) on Daughter of the Moon Goddess "Lush, deeply romantic, and endlessly enchanting. Sue Lynn Tan is a master of both fable-like whimsy and epic, sweeping adventure." - Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning "Treacherously beautiful and dazzlingly romantic. This book will steal your breath and your heart!" - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart "Tan absolutely exceeded my already-high expectations with the conclusion to her story. Not only does she give ample time to resolve every plot thread, but left me breathless with her lush prose and enchanting storytelling. The Celestial Kingdom duology is a stunning debut, and I am excited to see what magic Sue Lynn Tan brings to her next project." - Locus Magazine "This epic fantasy series based on Chinese mythology is one of the year''s best fantasies.


" - Buzzfeed "Fellow fans of Daughter of the Moon Goddess will want to jump on this conclusion to the action-packed duology. Come for more of the adventure, vivid exploration of Chinese mythology, and the love triangle from the first book. Stay for even more character development, new enemies, excellent pacing, and an overall satisfying conclusion." - Book Riot "With magic elixirs, jade bows and cloud transport, Sue Lynn Tan brings to life a new fantasy realm with tight plotting, vivid detail and bright shafts of celestial charm." - Daily Mail (UK) "Heart of the Sun Warrior - set my heart ablaze . The Celestial Kingdom duology is phenomenal. It has unique characters, intricate storytelling, strong worldbuilding, and a beautiful romance to boot. I am sad to close the book on Xingyin''s story, but I will look to the future and be ready to read anything Sue Lynn Tan writes.


" - The Quill to Live "Tan''s remarkable debut and duology launch transports readers into a stunning world.The result is a riveting page-turner that will leave fantasy lovers satisfied and eager for more" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Daughter of the Moon Goddess "An exquisitely detailed fantasy with a strong, vulnerable protagonist. The intimate prose makes Tan''s wonderful debut an immersive experience; share with fans of Shelley Parker-Chan and Katherine Arden." - Library Journal (starred review), Debut of the Month, on Daughter of the Moon Goddess "Filled with intricate world building, heartbreaking romance and mind-bending intrigue. Tan''s story is mythic in its scope yet personal in its execution . The result is an all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense." - BookPage (starred review) on Daughter of the Moon Goddess "Tan''s melodic prose brings the gods and monsters to life in a book that ebbs and flows through action and dialogue in a way that will surprise readers when they turn the last page.Tan''s sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a beautiful story inspired by Chinese mythology, serving up both exq.



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