Jade Fire Gold
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- $139.00
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- $139.00
Descripción editorial
Girls of Paper and Fire meets A Song of Wraiths and Ruin in June CL Tan’s stunning debut, where ferocious action, shadowy intrigue, rich magic, and a captivating slow-burn romance collide.
In an empire on the brink of war . . .
Ahn is no one, with no past and no family.
Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child.
When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way to finally unlock her past and understand her lethal magical abilities.
But they may have to pay a far deadlier price than either could have imagined.
A stunning homage to the Xianxia novel with dangerous magic, fast-paced action, and a delightful romance, Jade Fire Gold isn’t one to miss!
“An addictive story that is impossible to put down.” —Swati Teerdhala, author of The Tiger at Midnight series
“Adventure at its finest. A beautifully rendered story that honors the great wuxia epics.” —Joan He, author of Descendant of the Crane and The Ones We're Meant to Find
“An epic adventure!” —Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Spin the Dawn and So This Is Love
“Epic in every sense of the word, beautiful as it is sweeping.” —Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
Enemies to Lovers: He needs her power to reclaim his throne. She needs his help to uncover her past. They agree to work together, but neither trusts the other in this slow-burn romance.Dual POV: Follow the perilous journey from two perspectives: Ahn, a girl with a mysterious and deadly power, and Altan, the prince determined to win back his empire.Lost Heir: Altan’s future was stolen from him as a child. Now, this morally grey hero will stop at nothing to seize his birthright, even if it means striking a dangerous bargain.Forbidden Magic: In an empire where magic is outlawed and the Tiensai are hunted, Ahn must learn to control her lethal abilities before they consume her—or expose her to the priests.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Tan's thrilling debut, an homage to Xianxia novels, 16-year-old orphan Ahn has nothing but a murky past and a secret: she is a magic-wielding Tiensai, a hunted people whose powers are said to be the cause of the land's transition into desert. The rightful heir to the corrupt Shi empire, 18-year-old Altan was betrayed by the royal family and left for dead; now, he seeks the Life Stealer to further his agenda. When fate brings the two together, they discover that Ahn's magic is the key to their desires: Ahn, to unravel her past, and Altan, to get revenge. As they journey to seek a legendary sword in the hopes of expelling the dark magic that has corrupted the land, the two earn each other's trust, which slowly becomes something more. Effective worldbuilding and vivid imagery suck the reader in to Tan's high-fantasy, Chinese folklore–inspired world written from two perspectives. A strong cast of supporting characters—including a closeted emperor, a mysterious priest, and a queer spy couple—rounds out a book rooted in themes of power and imperialism. A glossary details places, cultural terminologies, and more. Ages 13–up.
