Scions of the Black Lotus: The Complete Tales of the Floating World

A Legends of Tivara Epic Sword and Sorcery

By: JC Kang

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

For an imperial assassin, assignment as a courtesan in the Floating World seems like a waste of her talents...until killers target her clan sisters.

In the legendary Floating World, wars are waged with wit, the strongest soldier can be bound with threads of silk, and flesh is the currency by which life, death, and freedom can all be purchased.

Half-elf Jie bemoans her temporary assignment as a Night Blossom in the most sought-after house, even if it's the perfect cover for her real work as an assassin in the emperor’s service. When killers target her clan sisters, it leads to a convergence of threats that could topple an empire.

The Complete Tales of the Floating World Includes six books and two bonus stories:

• Thorn of the Night Blossoms
• White Sheep of the Family
• Interlude (Bonus Story)
• Wretches of the Trench
• Temptress of Fates
• Last Heir of the North
• Interlude 2 (Bonus Story)
• Last Bloom of the Jade Lotus

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A Pleasant Surprise

When I first hit play and within a minute or two I turned it off. It sounded really tinny and hissy. I checked my sound settings...all was normal. Tried again. I cringed, turned it off & was going to return it. But...that first min or two had piqued my interest. I decided to listen for a few mins and see if I could tolerate it. Boy am I glad I did. This is a rich, engaging story with great characters, well developed. It's decidedly for an open minded adult listener, as the context is quite sexual. It is NOT smutty or romance novel-ish, but presented quite tastefully and casually as the setting in which the story takes place. I very highly recommend it.

Awesome series!

Love this series of novellas! From the start the intrigue and action are fantastic, the characters well developed and the world building fascinating. I absolutely loved the setting in a Chinese inspired high fantasy world. Natalie Naudus was outstanding in the narration!

Fast paced and intense

This book doesn't stop from with in the 1st few lines. I feel the ending was just perfect. I think this could be a window into a world that actually exists. I really enjoyed this series.

A Unique and Thrilling Fantasy Laced with Mystery

My first step into JC Kang's series started with Scions of the Black Lotus. I expected the strong and resourceful Jie, but I did not expect such a wonderfully developed cast and world building! I was captivated and kept in the dark on the elaborate webs that JC Kang weaves with his words. If you are looking for an original world full of details and a cast of characters that are strong, resourceful, and intelligent. . . then this series is a must!

I pride myself on being able to predict the outcomes of a story, and yet this book bruised my ego in the most pleasantly surprising of ways. I could not predict the outcomes, and each book in this mini series revealed a deeper and deeper web of truths. I couldn't stop listening until I had uncovered them all!

The narrator for this audio book is talented and uses different tones and voices to indicate each character. Her voice is enjoyable to listen too and keeps you drawn in.

I highly recommend adding this book to your must read list. It breaks conventions and crosses former boundaries that are to be celebrate!

Fascinating Series!

This boxed set includes the six books in the Scions of Black Lotus Series, a Dark Fantasy. The characters are intriguing. The world building is unique, original, and complex. The storyline is fascinating, and captivating. Natalie Naudus did a wonderful job with the narration.