• Daughter of the Moon Goddess

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

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Daughter of the Moon Goddess

By: Sue Lynn Tan
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
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Publisher's summary

The best-selling 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 five Sunday Times best seller

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 that 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.

©2022 Sue Lynn Tan (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

“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, number one NYT best-selling 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, best-selling author of She Who Became the Sun)

“A lush, dreamy gem of a novel.” (Shannon Chakraborty, best-selling 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)

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A highly enjoyable emotional rollercoaster

I wish I had listened to this books sooner. It’s a beautiful tale of love, loss, family and honour steeped in rich and beautiful Chinese mythology. Sue Lynn Tan has done an amazing of weaving a tale with ancient roots for a modern audience. Action packed, beautifully written and clever, this book is a must-read for any mythology lover.

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