Daughter of the Moon Goddess

A Novel

By: Sue Lynn Tan

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

The acclaimed national and international bestseller

“Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.”—Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

“An all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense.""—BookPage, starred review

A captivating and romantic debut epic fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang’e, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm.

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. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.

Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. 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.

To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. 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.

Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.

Beautiful & Enjoyable Read

“Daughter Of The Moon Goddess” was enchanting and like a magical dream. What I really appreciate about ancient Chinese culture with their stories, folklore, and legends is they are told with such elegance, art, and beauty. I have read many books that read such as this one. If you enjoy books from Janie Chang, Lisa See, or Weina Dai Randel you will swoon over this title as well. Cannot wait to read the second & last book in the series.

Well narrated interesting magical world

I really enjoyed this book. It was fun to step into a new magical world.

great story, just long

This was a great story. I liked a lot of the character development (even though it's primarily the main character). Although it's a bit cliche at some points, it's worth the read if you have the patience to sit through it.

Magical

One of the best I've listened to this year. Such a magical story. It came highly recommend and did not disappoint me.

Like a movie playing in your head!

Daughter of the Moon Goddess was a great story to listen to. The narrator does an excellent job at distinguishing characters and their personalities. Her voice also enraptures the ears and allows the listener to visualize everything that is going on in the story.