Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine.
This week’s anticipated book is:
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
Series: The Celestial Kingdom Duology #1
Page Length: 412
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Synopsis: A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang’e, the Chinese moon goddess, 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 across the earth and skies. 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, romantic duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.
Which books are you excited for? Comment below!
I’ve been seeing this one on so many anticipated releases lists this week and I’m pretty excited about it too. This is also one of the most gorgeous covers I’ve seen 😍
Right! I’d buy this book just for the cover. lol
This book looks so good! I did notice that it’s a duology. Is the second book out yet?
Not yet. This book releases on Jan 11th, but I’m not sure when book 2 releases.
I’m so excited to read this book!!!
It sounds fantastic! I hope you get to read it soon!
What an amazing cover! I hope you enjoy this one, Julie.
Thanks, Carla!
I am so excited for this book’s release! I’ll definitely be getting my own copy. That cover is so beautiful and the story sounds super interesting. 😆💕
Right! I need a copy for my bookshelves, for sure!