Like xianxia stories, Daughter of the Moon Goddess has all the elements of a fantasy and adventure storyline, but at its heart is a story about love, romance, and loss which is why I would call Daughter of the Moon Goddess a romantic fantasy. The threat of exposure hangs over Xingyin. 2022 One hundred and thirty-one years of editorial freedom. Premise in a sentence: The moon goddesss daughter embarks on a quest to save her mother from exile and punishment. It is about and explores different kinds of love from romantic love, the intertwining force of first love, and also the love between parent and child. Much happens in this 500-paged fantasy and readers will delight in seeing the many corners of the realm alongside Xinyin. At the very heart of this book, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a story about love. But also theres romance! Im glad you found the review informative and easy to read. Trigger/content warning: violence, blood, gore, alcohol consumption, death, separation, attempted assault (brief), kidnapping, bullying (from the authors Goodreads). (LogOut/ Please consider donating to The Michigan Daily, Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building Amazing!! This book sounds amazing; youve definitely convinced me to put it on my TBR and order it immediately!! But when Xingyins magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind. If she ever were to reveal her parentage, she and her mother would be horribly punished. Dont hesitate to send us an email.
Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Furthermore, as the protagonist, Xinyin, is Changes daughter, this offers more depth and a fascinating perspective to the story, particularly in Xinyins motivations and her perceptions of the Celestial Kingdom. Love is a significant theme of Daughter of the Moon Goddess, but duty and freedom and how they conflict and work in tandem with one another is intertwined with its story as well. Daughter of the Moon Goddess is worth picking up because of how deftly the author blends xianxia fantasy elements with romance. Beyond the novels plot, what I liked the most was how it dwelled on and indulged in jealousy and love. . 734-418-4115, Edited and managed by the students at the University of Michigan since 1890, Daughter of the Moon Goddess has pining lovers and dragons. There are many variations of Change story and different people will tell it differently with different details.
The protagonist is trapped in a hierarchical world where the upper echelons are erratic and vengeful.
Although I love fantasies, every time I see one with this level of world-building and imagination I get excited and intimidated as I know Ill have to invest time to get immersed in the story. The novel prods at the issues inherent in a monarchy. . Every second Monday, we share the latest issue of The Pond Book News, where you can find the latest cover reveals and book announcements.
Im drawn in by the promise of an original story inspired by a legend I dont know about. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. Id seen plenty of people talking about this book but was a little hesitant about buying as there were no reviews but I think youve convinced me this is one to add to the TBR. However, Daughter of the Moon Goddess isnt perfect: The novel takes some 30-odd pages to hit its stride. Have a question, comment, or concern? However, as the novel progresses, the overall messaging becomes murkier. Daughter of the Moon Goddess feels like a sweeping xianxia story in which, for those who arent familiar, typically contain a protagonists quest to attain power and strength with gods, immortals, monsters, and magical treasures. Daily Arts Writer Elizabeth Yoon can be reached at elizyoon@umich.edu. (LogOut/ It is the perfect book to accompany a hot pot of tea and a steady stream of snacks you will read it in one sitting, I promise.
One hundred and thirty-one years of editorial freedom, The first installment of Sue Lynn Tans duology, Daughter of the Moon Goddess, remains engrossing until the final page. I hope you enjoy it when it arrives. It had a slow beginning with awkward phrasing that could have been overhauled by a sharper editor (while I would like to attribute Tans rocky start to necessary worldbuilding exposition, the setting is not the culprit). Away from home for the first time, Xingyin assumes a new identity in a major Celestial city, where she comes into the orbit of the prince of the realm, accompanying him to his lessons and to his military practice. Find this book on:Goodreads|Bookshop|Indiebound|Amazon, I definitely didnt need any more encouragement to read this! , Totally agree! Genre: young adult/adult (crossover) fantasy adventure with romantic elements. Xingyin, through romance and friendship, takes ownership of her skill and, eventually, her own identity and parentage. Perfect for: Readers who love/are curious about C-drama fantasies and want a book equivalent; readers who love visual and vivid worldbuilding; readers who love simple yet rich adventure stories. (LogOut/ The storytelling and the world created by Tan glistens and glows, and is a feast for the senses and yes, Daughter of the Moon Goddess contains indulgent food descriptions that will make your mouth water (as it did mine)! Her best recourse for security becomes a question of romance and the heart: Does she join the ruling party and uphold the oppressive system that denigrated and orphaned her, or does she join a morally-destitute revolution? Read the latest issue here. Tan evokes stunning imagery that will set imaginations alight, with shells that hold a lovers music, bows that ignite its arrows with magic, and gemmed tassels that glow when their twins bearer is in danger. As above, Daughter of the Moon Goddess may be a xianxia fantasy, but Xinyins quest for strength is not about personal gain or transcendence, but all she does is for her mother exploring how far as we would go for the person that we love. Change). . [ReadathonInformation], Book Review: Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie Questioning, Identity, and Friendship Coalesce in this Tender Queer Coming-of-AgeContemporary, Five Reasons to Read: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan A Sweeping Xianxia Fantasy Inspired by the ChangeLegend. Duty and freedom are at odds with one another in Xinyins story, forcing her to decide what she really wants. Tan captured the xianxia vibes perfectly , She did!! The story takes its readers across the Celestial Kingdom and all its beauty and glitter, inhabited by powerful mortals and ruled by the Celestial Emperor and Empress, but it also ventures into the Mortal Realm as well. This novel was so self-contained that I only found out that it is the first part of a duology when I looked online. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It sounds like it has all of the things which interest me in a book. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dreamstriking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos. I got too much joy from reading this book. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. As befitting her parentage, Xingyins fantastic skill with the bow helps her quickly start attracting recognition. Tan, though, tells her own version that retains the heart of Changes story but also gives it new life and depth. Don't miss a magical moment. 420 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 At the center of it all is a girls years-long quest to free her mother, Change, from exile and her sentence on the moon, and the many tribulations and challenges that she endures and overcome as she fights for her mothers freedom. Learn more. More, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is also about the loss of love and the pain of separation. Im so excited for this to become available at my library Love the format of this post super informative and easy to read, Thank you so much!! However, because the governing celestial beings have punished and mandated that the Moon Goddess remain solitary, Xingyins existence must be kept secret. Think twice if: Youre looking for a complex story with complex themes. Xingyin moves through the book attempting to create a stable life for herself, but she is effectively the fantastical equivalent of an undocumented citizen in this celestial realm.
I have few hopes that the sequel will suddenly manifest a revolutionary plot line where the first novel did not, but I eagerly await it nonetheless. However, the clunky writing does abate after the first couple of chapters. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Friend, welcome toThe Quiet Pond,a book blog dedicated to book reviews, book recommendations, art, and the magic in your heart. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperors son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince. New sci-fi release A House Between Earth and the Moon tackles issues in the not-so-distant future, Beach reads and the construction of a guilty pleasure, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr is more than the sum of its parts, McGroarty's maturity stands out in USA evaluation camp, UMich medical students walk out of white coat ceremony in protest of anti-abortion keynote speaker, 340+ UMich medical students sign petition opposing selection of anti-abortion speaker at upcoming white coat ceremony, Whats on the ballot: Ann Arbor Aug. 2 primary elections, Lets talk about Delia Owens and Where the Crawdads Sing, McGroartys maturity stands out in USA evaluation camp, Luke Hughes and Dylan Duke embracing leadership roles, Cha Cha Real Smooth has all the moves to be your new favorite indie darling, New Coordinators aim to bring continued success, Harbaugh remains mum on QB situation at Big Ten Media Days, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic.
The first half of the book opens with the promise of upward mobility and ambition fulfilled. Im so excited to get my hands on this book and this made me EVEN MORE EXCITED. While similar books might induce headaches in their portrayals of yearning, Daughter of the Moon Goddess elicited sympathy in part because the pining lovers (their reunion, their separation) embodied bigger issues facing the protagonist.
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