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  • Daughter of the Moon Goddess

  • Celestial Kingdom, Book 1
  • By: Sue Lynn Tan
  • Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
  • Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (357 ratings)

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Daughter of the Moon Goddess

By: Sue Lynn Tan
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
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Summary

The bestselling debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess.

A young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm, setting her on a dangerous path where those she loves are not the only ones at risk…

*THE INSTANT TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*

THERE ARE MANY LEGENDS ABOUT MY MOTHER…

Raised far away on the moon, Xingyin was unaware she was being hidden from the Celestial Emperor – who exiled her mother for stealing the elixir of immortality. But when her magic flares and reveals her, Xingyin is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.

Alone, powerless, and afraid, Xingyin makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. In disguise, she trains alongside the Emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, despite the passion which flames between them.

Vowing to rescue her mother, Xingyin embarks on a quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, Xingyin must challenge the ruthless Emperor, leaving her torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos…

Inspired by the legend of Chang’e the Moon Goddess, this captivating debut weaves Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of love and family, immortals and magic.

“A breathtaking debut novel that will sweep readers away. 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. A captivating treat for lovers of Chinese fantasy dramas and newcomers alike.”
¯Shelley Parker-Chan, bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun

“A lush, dreamy gem of a novel.”
¯Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The City of Brass

“Strikingly evocative, tense, and heartfelt, Daughter of the Moon Goddess leaves you dreaming of dragons.”
¯Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

©2022 Sue Lynn Tan (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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This book is AMAZING

It's been some time since I liked the book so much. I know nothing about Chinese myths, so I had no reference for this retelling. Is it accurate? No idea. But I loved every minute of it!
Writing - so beautiful.
Characters - vivid, complicated, amazing.
Esthetic of this book brings to mind Crouched Tiger, Hidden Dragon (my favorite movie of all time), with beautiful Mandarin names, reserved but powerful manner.
I just wanted to stay there forever. Thank you, author, for this extraordinary experience.

Many thanks to the narrator. Her beautiful voice only enhanced all the emotions. She was perfect for this role, and I am going to seek out her other performances.

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Lovely

such a wonderful tale that is well paced, action pact, but generally quite relaxing to listen to. I think it is the readers voice.

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A tantalising tale!

I have heard good things about this book and I was not disappointed.

The story is brilliant, the characters phenomenal, the plot engaging and the narration splendid. I enjoyed every minute, every chapter, everything about this book. It was fantastical!

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Enchanted

A beautifully read & written legend…it kept my attention and my house has never been cleaner, escapism at its finest.

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Interesting story

It's the first Chinese fantasy story I've read so I thought it was interesting, certainly something totally new.

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BRILLIANT!

I couldn’t stop listening… so compelling, so magical, so beautiful. The narration was also flawless. I cannot wait to listen to the next book.

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fantastic story, narrated perfectly

natalie narrated this story perfectly, capturing all the characters so well.

it's an incredible story, paced really well. so much happens but it's not overwhelming and is enough to keep you enticed. I couldn't wait to keep listening and was listening at every opportunity!

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A lovely story!

Very light and entertaining, I was very pleased with the story, and now ready for book 2!

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Amazing

I loves it from the first second and was sad when it ended. Eager to listen to the next.

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A tale for those who love a good story

Great story and performed brilliantly. loved it. I hope there will be another one soon

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