Vicious Creatures

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess comes a darkly romantic and gripping stand-alone fantasy, inspired by the Lady White Snake myth—a tale of obsession, yearning, and vengeance, in a mythical world of vicious creatures.

Love will cage you, or set you free.

West Lake Town is the most beautiful and dangerous place in the realm, the mortals surrounded by legendary snake and fox spirits. The fragile peace among these creatures is shattered when the powerful Suzhen falls in love with a mortal, a forbidden union with devastating consequences.

After she is betrayed and imprisoned, Suzhen’s captivity ignites a brutal conflict. When her son comes of age, Ren sets out to rescue his mother and seek vengeance, trained by her devoted companion who raised him.

Ren infiltrates the enemy’s domain, gaining their trust. As he grows unexpectedly closer to the mortal leader’s daughter, the shackles of the past tighten relentlessly around him. To save his mother and his people, Ren must be ruthless—even if he ruins those he’s grown to cherish.

Vicious Creatures is an unforgettable and riveting tale where the bonds of blood are tangled with those of the heart, and the most treacherous power of all is love.

Reviews

“Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.” Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling 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, bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun

“A lush, dreamy gem of a novel.”
¯Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The City of Brass

"A stirring romantic fantasy set in a richly realised world inspired by Chinese mythology. I loved it!”
¯Zen Cho, Bestselling author of Black Water Sister

“Strikingly evocative, tense, and heartfelt, Daughter of the Moon Goddess … floats you into the Celestial Kingdom, introduces you to monsters both literal and figurative, and leaves you dreaming of dragons.”
¯Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

“An absolutely delightful and enchanting read! Daughter of the Moon Goddess takes a beloved Chinese legend and reimagines it into a gorgeously-spun romantic fantasy. I can't wait for the sequel!”
¯Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Spin the Dawn

“With all the beauty and heartbreak of a Chinese fantasy drama, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is an enchanting joy from start to finish.”
¯Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

“Prepare to be swept off your feet by this absolutely magical tale.”
¯Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch’s Heart

" I dare you not to be entranced by this magical book."
¯ Ava Reid, author of The Wolf and the Woodsman