Shanghai Immortal
A richly told romantic fantasy novel set in Jazz Age Shanghai
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4.7 • 3 Ratings
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'BURSTING WITH PERSONALITY' XIRAN JAY ZHAO
'ABSOLUTELY ROOTING FOR LADY JING FOREVER' HANNAH KANER
'THE MUST-READ DEBUT' TASHA SURI
'A GRITTY, GLITTERING TALE' SAARA EL-ARIFI
A richly told adult fantasy debut teeming with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.
Half vampire, half fox-spirit, and all trouble, Lady Jing has never belonged anywhere. As the King of Hell's ward, she has spent the past ninety years dodging taunts from vicious courtiers and trying - and failing - to control her temper.
So when she overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless pearl, she seizes her chance to expose them.
With the help of gentle mortal Tony Lee, Jing embarks on a chase for intel, through Hell and into jazz-age Shanghai. But when her hijinks put Tony in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or a chance for tenderness - and maybe even love . . .
READERS LOVE SHANGHAI IMMORTAL
'Oh Lady Jing.... she's rude, crude and has had enough of everyone's dabian. I loved her immediately' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I devoured this book in two days, I loved the pace of action, the snarky comments, and the characters in general' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Lots of laugh out loud characterisations and twists on traditional representations of the Celestials and Immortals, Foxes, Dragons and vampires' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book was so much fun! It's fast, it doesn't take itself too serious, it's amusing. I had such a great time reading this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wow... I am honestly speechless as to how amazed I was throughout the book!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Chao's ambitious if rocky debut and series launch takes readers to an alternate 1930s Shanghai, crafting a tumultuous narrative filled with celestial intrigue and earthly desires. Lady Jing, a fiery mix of vampire and fox-spirit, lives as both ward and pawn in the King of Hell's court, a life characterized by taunting courtiers and dangerous errands. When she stumbles upon a courtiers' plot to steal a coveted dragon pearl, she sees a chance to get back at her tormentors by exposing the scheme. With the aid of a mortal ally, Mr. Lee, she sets out to gather evidence against the conspirators, a daring hunt that takes the duo through both the spectral and human realms of Shanghai. As their quest progresses, Jing confronts external perils and her own demons: will she choose to keep pursuing vengeance, driven by years of humiliation, or take a chance at experiencing tenderness and love? Chao's narrative, though rich in mythology and historical nuance, is hampered by a somewhat underdeveloped protagonist, whose attempts at sass make her read more like a teen than a powerful immortal, along with a surplus of exposition. Despite these hurdles, the setting has potential. Fans of glitzy romantasy will be fascinated to see where the series goes next.
