It is a brilliant story inspired by Chinese mythology as well as xianxia and wuxia elements. Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child. Jade Fire Gold is June CL Tan’s debut novel and honestly, you couldn’t tell unless you knew beforehand. Ahn is no one, with no past and no family. Agent: Elana Roth Parker, Laura Dail Literary. Girls of Paper and Fire meets A Song of Wraiths and Ruin in June CL Tan's stunning debut, where ferocious action, shadowy intrigue, rich magic, and a captivating slow-burn romance collide. A glossary details places, cultural terminologies, and more. A strong cast of supporting characters-including a closeted emperor, a mysterious priest, and a queer spy couple-rounds out a book rooted in themes of power and imperialism.

Effective worldbuilding and vivid imagery suck the reader in to Tan’s high-fantasy, Chinese folklore–inspired world written from two perspectives. As they journey to seek a legendary sword in the hopes of expelling the dark magic that has corrupted the land, the two earn each other’s trust, which slowly becomes something more. When fate brings the two together, they discover that Ahn’s magic is the key to their desires: Ahn, to unravel her past, and Altan, to get revenge. The rightful heir to the corrupt Shi empire, 18-year-old Altan was betrayed by the royal family and left for dead now, he seeks the Life Stealer to further his agenda.

6 1/4 x 9 1/2 Book binding tight, boards straight and clean text free of marks, appears unread. First published in Great Britain in 2021 stated with 1 to number line. As a Doximity member youll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network. In Tan’s thrilling debut, an homage to Xianxia novels, 16-year-old orphan Ahn has nothing but a murky past and a secret: she is a magic-wielding Tiensai, a hunted people whose powers are said to be the cause of the land’s transition into desert. : Jade Fire Gold: Signed by author on decorative Exclusive Signed Edition page in black pen, signature only.

Jade fire gold by june cl tan