Heart of the Sun Warrior
Paperback Published on: 31/08/2023
Price: £9.99
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I will go to war against anyone who implies that Sue Lynn Tan prose is anything less than absolutely stunning
English is not my native language so, please, excuse any errors that may have escaped my proofreading. I received this as an advance reader copy from the p... READ MORE
The perfect conclusion to this gorgeous duology!
The wait is finally over and the second part of Xingyin's story is here! This book does not disappoint - it has all the heart, passion, high stakes and twi... READ MORE
Absolutely fantastic
I was sure that this sequel couldn't be better than the first one, but I was wrong. The Heart of the Sun Warrior continues, with spellbinding writing from ... READ MORE
This duology will stay with me for a long time
Daughter of the Moon Goddess was one of my top 5 reads this year and the wait for the second one was painful but so worth it!!!!
Heart of the Sun Warrior ... READ MORE
Tan never fails to deliver with her stunning prose
I wanna start by saying that given the breakneck pace, non-stop plot and stellar writing of the first book, I think it was always gonna be very difficult f... READ MORE
Beautiful conclusion to one of my favourite series
The Heart of the Sun Warrior was my top most anticipated read of 2023 after reading Daughter of the Moon Goddess last year (I was lucky enough to get an e-... READ MORE
A stunning story with a beautiful ending
Daughter of the Moon Goddess was one of my top 5 reads this year and the wait for the second one was painful but so worth it!!!!
Heart of the Sun Warrior... READ MORE
A Phenomenal Work of Art
Having loved Daughter of the Moon Goddess so much, I was excited but nervous for the sequel. I wanted it to live up to expectations I had set and was scare... READ MORE
A stunning conclusion
A brilliant conclusion to a stunning fantasy duology. Full of action, magic and romance, everything perfectly balanced to create a a truly satisfying novel... READ MORE
A truly unique and inventive conclusion to such a magical world!
Despite the fact that ‘Daughter of the Moon Goddess’ felt very much like a closed circle, I was excited to dive back into the celestial world with Xingyin.... READ MORE
The perfect conclusion to the duology
After finishing Daughter of the Moon Goddess last month I was so thankful to be able to go straight onto this sequel, and it certainly held up to its prede... READ MORE
A sequel which didn’t disappoint!
A sequel which didn’t disappoint!
After thoroughly enjoying Daughter of the Moon Goddess, I was very excited to read the sequel and it was another excel... READ MORE
Synopsis
Those forged through fire form the strongest blades.
After winning her mother's freedom from the Emperor, Xingyin lives peacefully at home on the moon. But that fragile peace is threatened by a strange new magic -Xingyin is determined to keep clear of danger, but the discovery of a shocking truth forces her to flee her home once more.
Xingyin and her companions venture to the Immortal Realm, encountering monarchs, legendary creatures, beloved friends and bitter foes on their travels. For an unspeakable terror sweeps the realm - Xingyin must uncover the truth of her heart and rise against this evil before it destroys everything she holds dear, and all she has grown to love...
Inspired by the legend of Chang'e the Moon Goddess, this is the sequel to Sue Lynn Tan's captivating debut, Daughter of the Moon Goddess.
In the second book in the Celestial Kingdom Duology, Tan weaves Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of love and family, immortals and magic - penning a modern classic sure to enchant.
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008479381
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 36 mm
- Weight: 320g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allFantastic world building
I absolutely adored the daughter of the moon goddess. It was one of my best reads of 2022.
Unfortunately, the sequel, for me, was disappointing.
This... READ MORE
Beautiful, Poignant & Mesmerising
’Every hero was a villain to the other side...and to them, my father must be the greatest monster of all.’
Beautiful, poignant and mesmerising; simultan... READ MORE
a wonderful ender to the duology!
Heart of the Sun Warrior is an incredible and poignant journey with Xingyin to discover more about her family and herself. There will be a lot of new enemi... READ MORE
Riveting
A wonderful retake on the Chinese legend of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, this second instalment of the duology is full of both adventure and heartbreak. It w... READ MORE
Stunning conclusion to The Celestial Kingdom Duology!
4.5 stars
A breathtakingly immersive and utterly thrilling conclusion to Sue Lynn Tan’s phenomenal Celestial Kingdom duology that sees even more heart-stop... READ MORE
Beautifully written conclusion
Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan is the second book in her amazing new duology, The Celestial Kingdom Duology, and should be read in order. This C... READ MORE
Amazing ender to the duology with an ending that was pretty amazing!
Heart of the Sun Warrior is an incredible and poignant journey with Xingyin to discover more about her family and herself. There will be a lot of new enemi... READ MORE
A perfect ending to the Daughter of the Moon Goddess duology
This book was my most anticipated read this year, and it definitely lived up and exceeded my expectations. I am in love with this book.
Once again, Xingyi... READ MORE
A perfect end to a beautiful duology
I was lucky to be approved for an advanced digital copy by NetGalley and to provide an honest review.
‘Heart of the Sun Warrior’ was one of my most anti... READ MORE
an awesome sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Sue Lynn Tan has the most outstanding writing... READ MORE
Beautiful wrap-up
I really enjoyed Daughter of the Moon Goddess, so I was beyond thrilled to receive an advanced reader's copy of its sequel and finale!
Heart of the Sun Wa... READ MORE
Beautifully written
A lovely sequel which had me yelling at the somewhat questionable choices the characters made, on the edge of my seat with the twists and turns, then relax... READ MORE
Highly recommended
I liked Daughter of the Moon Goddess and love Heart of the Sun Warrior, the excellent closure of this duology.
it's fascinating story, I was glad to catch ... READ MORE
Beloved characters and world
Headlines:
Changing allegiances
Family, friends, love & grief
Epically-sized triangle
I feel like my whole reader's heart has been invested in this duolog... READ MORE
thank you Netgalley and Harper Voyager!
Thank you Netgalley and Harper Voyager for allowing me to read and review this book! All opinions and thoughts are my own.
"...clinging to both light and ... READ MORE
I'm Sobbing, what a perfect ending!
I'm Sobbing, what a perfect ending!
"As long as you are mine as I am yours, we have all the time in the world."
I finally read the highly anticipated seq... READ MORE
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A book to savor
This is one of those books that’s about the journey and not just the plot. Like Sanderson, Tann layers her writing with lots of beautiful description and f... READ MORE
Back into the world of the Celestial Kingdom
This book follows on from the end of the last book, Xingyin is back home on the moon with her mother and her mother is free and no longer a prisoner on the... READ MORE