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Immortal Longings

Immortal Longings

FantasyRomantasy
Pages
384
Published
2023
Language
English

Synopsis

In the city of Talin, a deadly game of skill and strategy unfolds, where contestants battle to the death for a chance at immortality. Two rivals, bound by a shared past and a dangerous attraction, find themselves pitted against each other. As the competition intensifies, they must navigate treacherous alliances and their own complicated feelings, knowing that only one can survive.

Prose complexity
7/10

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TenseAdventurousRomantic
Rivals

Genres

Fantasy Romantasy Young Adult

About the author

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Chloe Gong

Chloe Gong is a #1 New York Times bestselling novelist born in Shanghai in 1998 and raised in New Zealand from early childhood. A University of Pennsylvania graduate in English and international relations, she is best known for the These Violent Delights duology, a Romeo-and-Juliet-inspired reimagining set in 1920s Shanghai, and its sequel series. She was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2024.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Immortal Longings a standalone novel?

    Immortal Longings is the first book in the Flesh and Fire series, which continues the story across multiple volumes.

  • What inspired Chloe Gong to write Immortal Longings?

    Chloe Gong drew inspiration from Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, reimagining the classic tragedy within a fantasy setting.

  • How does Immortal Longings connect to Chloe Gong's other books?

    Immortal Longings is set in a completely new world and features an entirely new cast of characters, separate from her previous series.

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