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Heart of the Sun Warrior

Heart of the Sun Warrior

A Novel
Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
480
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

After securing her mother's freedom, Xingyin finds peace at home, but this tranquility is shattered by strange magic on the moon and the Celestial Emperor's growing power. A shocking truth forces her to flee, leading her and her companions into unexplored parts of the Immortal Realm. Navigating shifting alliances and confronting past enmities, Xingyin must seek aid from unexpected sources to face an unspeakable terror threatening everything she loves.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousTenseEmotional
QuestReluctant HeroBetrayalSacrifice

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy Folklore Mythology Fairy Tales

About the author

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Sue Lynn Tan

Sue Lynn Tan writes fantasy inspired by the myths and legends she fell in love with as a child. Born in Malaysia, she studied in London and France, before settling in Hong Kong with her family. Her love for stories began with a gift from her father, her first compilation of fairytales from around the world. After devouring every fable she could find in the library, she discovered fantasy books – spending much of her childhood lost in magical worlds. When not writing or reading, she enjoys exp...

Characters

XingyinProtagonist

A half-immortal archer who freed her mother from the Celestial Emperor's punishment, now drawn back into court politics as new threats emerge.

Celestial EmperorAntagonist

The ruler of the Celestial Kingdom, whose growing power and long-held grudge against Xingyin's family threaten everything she has fought for.

LiweiSupporting

The Crown Prince of the Celestial Kingdom and Xingyin's closest confidant, one point of a resurfacing love triangle.

WenzhiSupporting

A powerful commander whose earlier betrayal of Xingyin complicates his attempt to win back her trust in this book.

Chang'eSupporting

Xingyin's mother, the Moon Goddess, freed from her punishment at the end of the first book and drawn into the new dangers facing the Celestial Kingdom.

All characters in Heart of the Sun Warrior

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read Daughter of the Moon Goddess before Heart of the Sun Warrior?

    Yes. Heart of the Sun Warrior is the direct sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess, continuing Xingyin's story immediately where the first book left off.

  • Is Heart of the Sun Warrior the last book in the series?

    Yes. It is the second and concluding book of Sue Lynn Tan's Celestial Kingdom Duology, which began with Daughter of the Moon Goddess.

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