Nghi Vo

Nghi Vo is widely recognized for her novellas, particularly the "Singing Hills Cycle," which reimagines historical and mythological narratives with a distinctive, lyrical voice.

The Singing Hills Cycle can be read in any order, as each novella features a different story collected by the cleric Chih. The recommended publication order is "The Empress of Salt and Fortune," followed by "When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain," "Into the Riverlands," and "Mammoths at the Gate."

Nghi Vo's work is characterized by its elegant prose, focus on marginalized voices, and the blending of historical settings with elements of folklore and magic. She often explores themes of memory, storytelling, and identity through a queer lens.