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A. Y. Chao

    Shanghai Immortal: A richly told debut fantasy novel set in Jazz Age Shanghai
    Water Moon
    • Water Moon

      • 384 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      Full of adventure and marvellous creativity, this enchanting tale surprises with every turn of the page. In a hidden pawnshop in Tokyo, only the lost can find a place to exchange their life choices and regrets. Hana Ishikawa awakens as the new owner to discover the shop ransacked, her father missing, and a precious item stolen. When a charming stranger offers assistance instead of seeking it, they embark on a mystical journey to rescue her father and reclaim the lost choice. Their adventure takes them through rain puddles, on paper cranes, across a bridge between midnight and morning, and through a night market in the clouds. As they draw closer to the truth, Hana must confront her own secret and make an irreversible choice. This captivating fantasy will sweep you away on an unforgettable adventure, appealing to fans of Studio Ghibli and other imaginative storytellers. Readers are already enchanted, praising its unique and beautiful narrative, whimsical charm, and exquisite world-building. Prepare to be immersed in a spell-binding journey that bends your imagination in the best ways possible. Available for pre-order now!

      Water Moon2025
      3,7
    • 'The must-read debut of 2023' Tasha Suri'Bursting with personality' Xiran Jay Zhao'Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever' Hannah KanerHalf vampire. Half fox-spirit. All trouble. Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying levels of success. So when Jing overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless dragon pearl from the King, she seizes her chance to expose them, once and for all. With the help of a gentle mortal tasked with setting up the Central Bank of Hell, Jing embarks on a wild chase for intel, first through Hell and then mortal Shanghai. But when her hijinks put the mortal in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or letting go of her half-empty approach to life for a chance to experience tenderness - and maybe even love.This richly told adult fantasy debut teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.'A delightfully wild ride' Chelsea Abdullah'A gritty, glittering tale' Saara El-Arifi'A love letter to Chinese mythology' Tanvi Berwah'Outstanding' T.L. Huchu'Absolutely delightful' Judy I. Lin

      Shanghai Immortal: A richly told debut fantasy novel set in Jazz Age Shanghai2023
      3,4