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Today, I review Daughter of the Moon Goddess, by Sue Lynn Tan! Email: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Ellie Mano Instagram: @hookofabook

This month we read and review Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a little about Daughter of the Moon Goddess:Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin's magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor's son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince.To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.We hope you enjoy the episode!Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.comIf you don't already, follow us on Instagram and FacebookArt by Justin Miller DesignCheck us out here!

Forever Judging Special Edition Books by their Covers Another book show! I know, I know, it's like I don't know what else to talk about these days. But hear me out! Or better yet, hear US out. I'm joined today by Sara, whom you may recall, joined me on a previous show back in December. We knew we wanted to chat again because there's always something to talk about with so many books to be throwing money at. But we're also joined by someone who is well known in the bookish community. Everyone's favorite Instagram book subscription sleuth, TheAutumnBookReads is chatting with us! See kids, this is what happens when you're not afraid to shoot your shots

This week, we explore one of Emma's obsessions and read books about warrior women, real and fictional. Books mentioned on this show: The Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan, The Tiger's Daughter by K. Arsenault Rivera, The Best Bad Things by Katrina Carrasco, Madame Fourcade's Secret War by Lynne Olsen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepitfictional/message

Iara Azevedo, aluna do 10.ºD sugere o livro “A filha da Deusa da Lua” de  Sue Lynn Tan

It's not hoarding if it's pretty books! This is a show many months in the making! Turns out coordinating a podcast with someone in Australia is not as simple as you would think. But it finally worked out and here we are!  I wanted to talk to Sara because she runs a fairly awesome bookish community that would've been wiped from existence if she didn't raise it from the ashes. And now, it's alive and thriving and about 200 people strong.  In this episode, we're talking about monthly book subscription boxes, special edition books and how they appeal to the collectors in us, and of course, the discord that brings it all together.   Check out below for all the info we discussed! If I missed anything, reach out and let me know and I'll update it.  Until next time! Links and Info Discussed Here are the links where you'll find the top 4 monthly book subscriptions we discussed. If you're really curious, every site has a catalog/past book database where you can see the offerings they've had in the past. If you want to really dive into it and have more questions, the link to the discord is below. Every subscription is going to have a waitlist you have to sign up for, some of which could be as short as a few weeks to as long as 10 months. So keep that in mind! Fairyloot Illumicrate Owlcrate The Bookish Box Fourth Wing was brought up a lot. So you can find more info on the book itself right here.  If you want to check out all the absolute madness that happened when it first came out, along with the first run copies that were going for over $500 (you know, the one I could've bought for $15 but I cancelled it..) Then go ahead and check that out right here.  Bonus: Here's a really good round up on all the special editions of Fourth Wing that are out there! (For reference, the 3 that I have are the holiday edition, Waterstones', and Fairyloot's) And here is Sara's Fourth Wing collection!  Sara mentioned a copy of Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan that she just HAD to have, despite it being in Italian, a language that she does not even SPEAK. If you want to check out La figlia della dea della luna and see if it's worth it, you can do so here.  We discussed Sword Catcher by  and how superior Illumicrate's version of the book was (the version Sara has) when compared to Fairyloot's version (the one I had). If you want to see the difference, then here is Illumicrate's, and here is Fairyloot's.  Here are our Top 5 Books of the Year! After editing the show, I realized that maybe I should've gone with books that actually came out this year, as oppose to books I've read since some are a few years old. But too late now! Here they are, along with the books that we did not like! Sara The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (by S.A. Chakraborty) Bonesmith (by Nicki Pau Preto) Sword Catcher (by Cassandra Clare) Divine Rivals (by Rebecca Ross) Yellowface (by R.F. Kuang) Silver in the Bone (by Alexandra Bracken) (did not like) Los The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (by S.A. Chakraborty) (freaking READ IT!) A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking (by T. Kingfisher) Legends & Lattes (by Travis Baldree) Fourth Wing (by Rebecca Yarros) The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (by V.E. Schwab) The Jasad Heir (by Sara Hashem) (did not like) Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (by Gabrielle Zevin)  (did NOT like)   Lastly! Here is the invite link for the main topic of our conversation, the Fairyboot Discord! Remember, do not be a jerk. Sara WILL cut you.  Fairyboot Discord invite link   Head over to https://themanthechefthedad.com/links/ where you'll find a bunch of different ways to help me out via affiliate links and referrals. Remember, all you have to do is get to Amazon via one of my links for it to register to me.   https://designingbyknight.etsy.com -- Here is my Etsy Sticker Shop! Now updated with holiday designs, bookmarks, and magnets! It's leaning more towards book centric stuff, but I'm looking to focus on gaming a lot more next year.  Where to Find This Week's Guest You can follow Sara on Instagram @OldKingdomandBeyond Contact The Talking Place If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!  Voicemail - 407.906.TALK Instagram - @ManChefDad Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!

Today, I speak with young adult Kayvion Lewis, author of the recently published Thieves' Gambit. We talk about her writing process and her adventurous spirit is so infectious!  Book Recommended:Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion LewisDaughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan Black Sheep by Rachel HarrisonYellow Face by R.F. Kuang Whalefall by Daniel Kraus Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix Guest author Emily Brightwell, author of Mrs. Jeffries Aims to Win recommends Redshirts by John ScalziOther books:Starter Villian by John ScalziSee my art in The Nelligan Review.Shop my art and upcycled book journals. Giveaway: I am giving away TWO copies of Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall. This giveaway will close on publication day, October 10th, and I will announce the two winners on this post on October 11th. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only. To enter: Follow me on Instagram, click here to leave a comment  and sign up for my weekly Books Are My People newsletter, out each Tuesday with new books releases, paperback releases and more in my Linktree on Instagram. Gain extra entries by sharing this post in your stories and tagging your book-loving friends. Annie Sullivan of SoThis and I went live with book recommendations. Click here to check it out! Esquire article on Blurbs: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a44948120/book-publishing-broken-blurbs-system/Everything MattersEverything Matters is a weekly creepy fiction podcast set in a strange paranormal world. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

The books of the moment for today's episode are The Daughter of the Moon Goddess and The Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan. Just a forewarning for those of you listening, this is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We will be discussing this duology in all of its glory, which of course includes revealing the ending.  Sue Lynn Tan is the award-winning author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior, a romantic fantasy duology inspired by the legend of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess. Her books will be translated into sixteen languages, and are USA Today and Sunday Times bestsellers. Born in Malaysia, Sue Lynn studied in London and France, before moving to 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 exploring the hills, lakes, and temples around her home. If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on, if applicable. If you have any further questions regarding topics discussed throughout the episode feel free to join our Hardcover Hoes Discord Server via the link in the show notes, or send us an email at hardcoverhoespod@gmail.com. Feel free to recommend books to cover in future episodes as well!

This week, we read Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan When a book perfectly combines Chinese mythology with a fantastical plot line and a beautiful cast of misfit characters, you're going to have one hell of a book. This was just one of those books that you won't want to put down and a book where you'll be sad to finish it. It's a world where the gods and goddesses live in the clouds above humans, monsters are fought with magical bows and innate powers.  Sierra Marshall, who's still on team Wenzhi after finishing this book, joins me to discuss how this was a fantasy novel that had us looking up at the moon and wondering what fantastical worlds await us up there.  In this episode we cover:  How (almost) every character in this book was *chef's kiss* perfect Why this book deserves to be on everyone's TBR list  The magical world that Sue Lynn Tan created was way too beautiful and made leaving the world very, very hard.  Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will leave you wanting to pick up this book and feel like you did when you read your first real novel. Nostalgia and wonderment at its finest.  Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: Veniq, Blue Moon Sour TV SHOW - Fruits Basket, Reign BOOK - Throne of Glass #5 (Empire of Storms), The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Circe MOVIE - Spirited Away, Raya and the Last Dragon, Wonder Woman ***  Once you're done listening, hop onto our Instagram and TikTok @rwreadspodcast to give us your thoughts on the discussion and the book. We look forward to hearing from you! 

This month, we're diving into the whimsical, the personal and the enchanting worlds of books this month. If you're looking for books that challenge your societal thinking, then we have what you need. If you want a fantastical world that you can escape to, then stay tuned! And if you're looking for a book that shows us the dark side of friendship, then this is the month for you.  Here are our picks for March:  Stargazer by Laurie Petrou - a thriller about a friendship that seems too good to be true.  Another Country by James Baldwin - a classic that dissects relationships, race, and love in 1950s New York City. Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan - a fantasy book that follows the hero's journey of the daughter of the Moon Goddess.  Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng - a tale about missing children and one kid's journey to find his own mother.  Which book are you most excited for?  ***  Once you're done listening, hop onto our Instagram and TikTok @rwreadspodcast to give us your thoughts on the discussion and the book. We look forward to hearing from you!

Y un domingo más por aquí, lo que significa nuevo episodio de The Book Nook 🥳 Y este es uno que nos lleváis pidiendo desde hace mucho tiempo 😏 Hoy en The Book Nook hablamos de cómo puntuamos nuestras lecturas 🙌🏼 ¿Por qué utilizamos un sistema basado en ⭐️? ¿Qué ha de tener un libro para llevarse la 5/5 ⭐️? ¿Y las 1/5 ⭐️? Todo esto y mucho más en el episodio de hoy ✨ A continuación os dejamos los libros de los que hemos hablado en este episodio 👇🏼 -Una virtud perversa, Emily Thiede. -Suite Francesa, Irène Némirovsky -En los zapatos de valeria, Elisabet Benavent. -Calendar Girl, Carlan Audrey. -Blood Heir, Amelie Wen Zhao. -Anhelo, Tracy Wolff -Todas mis respuestas, Cherry Chic. -That Weekend, Kara Thomas. -La química del amor, Ali Hazelwood. -De Lukov con amor, Mariana Zapata. -Hija de la diosa de la luna, Sue Lynn Tan. -El Campamento, Blue Jeans. -Los seis de Atlas, Olive Blake. -El regreso de la perra Carrie Soto, Taylor Jenkins Reid. - Jade City, Fonda Lee. -La canción de Aquiles, Maddline Miller. -Te espero en el fin del mundo, Andrea Longarela. - Rock, Paper, Scissors, Alice Feeney. -Babel, R.F Kuang. -Corina de medianoche, Sarah J Maas. -La canción del corazón, T.J Klune.

In the season three finale of Pages n' Pages, we talk about all the authors we're thankful decided to write books! Whether they're childhood favorites or current favorites, we're both very thankful each one decided to write a book because they've impacted our lives one way or another. Thank you for listening to three amazing seasons of our podcast! We're thankful for each and every one of you! What We've Read and What We Are Reading: The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery by Bill James & Rachel McCarthy James and narrated by John Bedford Lloyd Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and narrated by Miranda Raison Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White Wicked Beauty (Wicked Villains #3) by Katee Robert Heart of the Sun Warrior (The Celestial Kingdom Duology #2) by Sue Lynn Tan. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review The Dare by Harley Laroux Across the Green Grass Fields (Wayward Children #6) by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Anne Marie Carlson Where the Drowned Girls Go (Wayward Children #7) by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Whitney Johnson Regifted: Ganged by the Ghosts of Christmas by Vera Valentine and J. L. Logosz The Storyteller: The Tales of Live and Music by Dave Grohl The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone Heat Wave by TJ Klune and narrated by Michael Lesley Additional Book Mentions: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune Marked Men series by Jay Crownover A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer Renegades series by Marissa Meyer Wicked Villains series by Katee Robert Squeak by Vera Valentine The Simple Wild by KA Tucker The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward The Chosen series by PC Cast and Kristin Cast Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo The Grisha series by Leigh Bardugo This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Philips Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Today on the podcast, Joe talks with Amy Clark from MomAdvice.com. Amy shares about her career as a blogger, her book club, and her brand-new podcast- Book Gang. Then, Amy and Joe recommend some wintry titles to curl up with as the season gets a bit more biting. Books Mentioned in This Episode: Amy's Titles:   The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller  A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella  These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant  Fingersmith by Sarah Waters  Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan    Joe's Titles:  One by One by Ruth Ware  Sofi and the Bone Song by Adrienne Tooley  Cold by Mariko Tamaki  Breathless by Amy McCulloch  Midwinter Murder by Agatha Christie  Here's more about Amy! Amy Allen Clark has been the driving force behind the MomAdvice.com community since 2004. Her website has helped thousands of families learn to live a good life on a small budget. She leads the MomAdvice Book Club and a brand-new podcast, Book Gang, that caters to the literary tastemakers of the world. The show focuses on debuts, under-the-radar book choices, and helping you expand your stack with backlist selections. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We've got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After some harassment on her part, Mad wiggled her way back on for another episode this month (it didn't really take a lot of convincing). This week our hosts and guest are discussing Sue Lynn Tan's stunning debut novel Daughter of the Moon Goddess. Listen as they rave about this book for over an hour. If you are interested in a beautifully crafted fantasy world with intriguing characters and plot lines, this is the book for you. Intro: 0:00 - 12:23 General Overview: 12:23 - 41:12 Spoilers: 41:12 - 1:06:59 Support a local bookstore (and us): https://bookshop.org/shop/checkedoutandoverdue Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to checkedoutandoverduecontact@gmail.com, or message them on Instagram @checkedoutandoverdue --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checked-out-and-overdue/support

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we give all of our opinions about this year's Goodreads Choice Awards. We talk about the books we think will win in each category and what books we've read that made it into the first round of the awards. What We've Read and What We Are Reading: In an Absent Dream (Wayward Children #4) by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Cynthia Hopkins Come Tumbling Down (Wayward Children #5) by (and narrated by) Seanan McGuire Juice Like Wounds (Wayward Children #4.5) by Seanan McGuire Heart of the Sun Warrior (The Celestial Kingdom Duology #2) by Sue Lynn Tan. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review Heat Wave by TJ Klune and narrated by Michael Lesley Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Whitney Johnson The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery by Bill James & Rachel McCarthy James and narrated by John Bedford Lloyd Additional Book Mentions: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and narrated by Miranda Raison and Pandora Sykes Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and narrated by Avi Roque Lost in the Neverwoods by Aiden Thomas and narrated by Avi Roque Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Cursed by Marissa Meyer Our Predictions: Morgan (M) and Sophia (S) Fiction: M=Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin or Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng S= Remarkably Bright Creature by Shelby Van Pelt or The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand Mystery & Thriller: M & S= The Maid by Nita Prose Historical Fiction: M= Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus S= Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Fantasy: M & S= House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City #2) by Sarah J Maas Romance: M & S= The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas Science Fiction: M= Upgrade by Blake Crouch S= The Measure by Nikki Erlick Horror: M= The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon S= Gwendy's Final Task by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar Humor: M & S= All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business by Mel Brooks Nonfiction: M= Unmasked by Paul Holes S= Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown Memoir & Autobiography: M= Finding Me by Viola Davis S= I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy History & Biography: M & S= We weren't sure what to choose…. Graphic Novels & Comics: M & S= Heartstopper: Volume 4 by Alice Oseman Poetry: M & S= Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman Debut Novel: M & S= Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Young Adult Fiction: M= See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon S= Loveless by Alice Oseman Young Adult Fantasy: M & S= The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas Middle Grade & Children's: M= No prediction S= Rise of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani & Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

This week's episode of Pages n' Pages is the second part of our book swap, where we pick a book for the other to read and talk all about it. This week, Sophia picked a book for Morgan to read and chose The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz, a book Sophia read a long time ago and remembered enjoying. We dive into the zany Spellman family and their family private investigation business in a book written in 2007. We have fun talking about all the spoilers in this book, so beware! Thanks for listening to our month of gratitude and have a happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate! What We've Read and What We Are Reading: Squeak: A Twisted Tale by Vera Valentine Down Among the Sticks and Bones (Wayward Children #2) by Seanan McGuire Beneath the Sugar Sky (Wayward Children #3) by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Michelle Dockrey Heart of the Sun Warrior (The Celestial Kingdom Duology #2) by Sue Lynn Tan. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review Friends, Lovers and Big Terrible Things by Matthew Perry Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford and narrated by Feodor Chin The Man From the Train by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James The Spellman Files (The Spellman Files #2) by Lisa Lutz and narrated by Christina Moore (both the regular and abridged version…listen to the ending to hear us discover that Sophia listened to the abridged version) Additional Book Mentions: Morning Glory Milking Farm (Cambric Creek #1) by C. M. Nascosta In an Absent Dream (Wayward Children #) by Seanan McGuire Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

“They're rooted in our culture as well. And because of all that, I think they feel a little bit more real, even though they are fantastical magical realms…and there's also this timeless quality in a way as well….I do think also there is a lot of room for imagination to grow in these stories.” Sue Lynn Tan joins guest host Kat Sarfas on the show to take readers behind the scenes of her latest epic, Heart of the Sun Warrior, the stunning sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess, from world-building, favorite characters, resilience, to celebrating the mid-Autumn festival, what's next and much more. And we end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson. Featured Books (Episode) Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan Featured Books (TBR Topoff) Beneath the Moon by Yoshi Yoshitani The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).

¿Nos habíais echado de menos?🤭 The Book Nook ha vuelto para su Segunda temporada con más fuerza que nunca 💪🏼 Y para iniciar esta nueva etapa hoy os hablamos de nuestras lecturas en este mes de agosto; ¿Cuántos libros hemos leído? ¿Cuál l ha sido nuestro favorito? ¿Nos hemos llevado alguna decepción? Os contamos esto y MUCHO más en el episodio de hoy ☀️🏝 Además estamos muy ilusionadas porque como ya habéis visto ¡tenemos nueva imagen oficial del podcast! La ilustración está hecha por la increíble @Lyennid y la podéis encontrar en Instagram con este mismo nombre de usuario! De nuevo mil gracias 💕 👉🏼A continuación os dejamos la lista de los libros de los cuales hemos hablado en el episodio: - The Final Gambit, Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Babel, R.F. Kuang - Love on the Brain, Ali Hazelwood - Carrie Soto is Back, Taylor Jenkins Reid - The American Roomate Experiment, Elenas Armas - Wild at Heart, K.A. Tucker - Muerte y Fortuna, Margaret Owen - If We Were Villains, M.L. Rio - Under the Oak Tree, Sufi Kim - Lady Midnight, Cassandra Clare - Sin Corazón, Marissa Meyer - The Secret History, Donna Tartt - The Traitor Queen, Danielle L. Jensen - Call Me By Your Name, André Aciman - La Rosa de Hereford, Brenna Watson - Reminders of Him, Colleen Hoover - Hija de la diosa de la luna, Sue Lynn Tan

We discuss Daughter of the Moon Goddess, by Sue Lynn Tan.  This book is adapted from the story of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess.  We love that our kick-butt archer heroine gives us Mulan vibes.  The fantasy setting of this book is gorgeous and makes our hearts ache.  We've got a love triangle and a betrayal that some of us saw coming...but not all.  And we have a new author to love!

In this episode, Kelli introduces listeners to Sue Lynn Tan's debut fantasy novel Daughter of the Moon Goddess.

This episode's genre: fantasy Join us each episode as we pull more books down from the shelves of the infinite library! During a ‘Main Quest', we run you through our spoiler-free synopsis and thoughts, followed by a spoiler-filled discussion, of our current buddy read! Look out for our ‘Side Quest' episodes, where we do spoiler-free reviews of our solo reads! Consider supporting us on Patreon for only $1 a month! This also grants access to all episodes two days earlier than the normal drop! https://www.patreon.com/paperquest Our podcast is available wherever you prefer to listen! Our full upcoming release schedule is pinned on our Facebook! Check us out on: YouTube: Paper Quest: A Book Review Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYJ6Qs54YEBCmdP-MeHc3w Facebook: Paper Quest Podcast https://www.facebook.com/PaperQuestPodcast Instagram: @paperquestpodcast https://www.instagram.com/paperquestpodcast/ TikTok: PaperQuestPod https://www.tiktok.com/@paperquestpod Feel free to email us at paperquestpod@gmail.com for any questions, comments, thoughts, recommendations, and more! All feedback is welcome.

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Happy Pride! Welcome back to Books on the Brain! In this week's episode, we give you so many LGBTQIA2S+ book recommendations that will entertain, educate, and enlighten your mind and heart this pride month. Make sure to look into content warnings before heading into any of these books. You can send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! You can also send us an email: booksonthebrainpod@gmail.com We upload weekly on Wednesdays in June, and you can find us individually Deirdre (she/her) @deirdrerosemorgan on Instagram & TikTok and Danielle (she/her) @d.j.books on Instagram and TikTok. current reads: Danielle: My Dark Vanessa by Katie Elizabeth Russell and American Beauty by Tracey Livesay Deirdre: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan and The Ninja Daughter by Tori Eldridge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/booksonthebrainpod/message

Join us as we discuss some of our recent reads written by Asian authors. Including books by Sue Lynn Tan, Elizabeth Lim, Kat Cho, Julie Kagawa and more! Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/lists/s2-ep-33-asian-authors Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ Hosted by Tessonja Odette, Kay L. Moody, and Valia Lind. Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/readingqueens/message

Content warning for discussion of sexual assault in mythology and romance novels at times: 1:00:58 -1:11:36This is a long one, you sparkly romance nerds. Buckle in! We're diving into Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, Pride & Prejudice, and Hades & Persephone! If you haven't listened to part one, go click #37 for some information on the different categories of retellings. Questions/Comments/Concerns? Don't forget to email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!Terms:Folktale - a fictional story passed down by generations, generally starting as an oral tradition, and with the purpose of relating a moral or life lesson to the listener.Tale Type - a self-sufficient narrativeMotif - the smallest descriptive unit within the narrative. These motifs combined together create the building blocks that lead us up to a narrativeMyth - a legendary story that usually explains some historical or religious phenomenonLiterature - in this episode, this refers to fictional writings that serve no larger purpose than just to tell a storyTrope - a narrative within the larger literary narrative; a path built of motifs that leads to an understood outcomeThe Aarne-Thompson-Uther classification of folktales - abbreviated to ATU, this is a classification system of tale types and motifs. The ATU groups together multiple tales that represent an independent type which has been documented amongst at least three ethnic groups or over a long time period.Cinderella linksATU Tale Types 510: Persecuted Heroine storiesTale of RhodopsisTale of Ye XianPentamarone by Giambattista Basile "Cenerentola" (1634)Histoires ou contes du temps passé by Charles Perrault "Cendrillon; ou la petite pantoufle du verre" (1697)Aschenputtel by the Brothers Grimm (1812)"The History of Cinderella" (Abilene Public Library)Cinderella Across cultures (ed. by de la Rochère, 2016)"A Girl, A Shoe, A Prince: The Endlessly Evolving Cinderella"(Holmes for NPR, 2015)RetellingsA Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa JamesIf the Shoe Fits by Julia MurphyA Princess in Theory by Alyssa ColeMidnight in the Garden of the Prince by Catherine KeatonRogue Princess by BR MeyersThe Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen WangIf the Boot Fits by Rebekah Weatherspoon Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa DareOne Night with You by Sophie JordanBeauty and the Beast linksATU tale type 425 A-C: The Search for the Enchanted Lost Husband"The Woman Who Married the Snake" from the Panchatantra (1199 CE, possibly as early as 200BCE)"Cupid and Psyche" as written by Lucius Apuleius in The Golden Ass (1st and 2nd c. CE)La Jeune Americaine et les Contes Marins by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot, Dame de Villeneuve in her work (1740)Magasin des enfants by Jean-Marie le Prince de Beaumont (1756)“Beauty and the Beast; visions and revisions of an old tale” by Betsy Hearne (1991)"Beauty and the Beast, Old And New" (Windling, 2007)"Beauty and the Beast" (Pook Press, 2018a)"7 Variants of Beauty and the Beast Fairy Tales – A Tale as Old as Time" (Pook Press, 2018b)RetellingsA Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid KemmererThe Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare Romancing the Duke ALSO by Tessa DareEntreat Me by Grace DravenThe Beast by Katee RobertPride & Prejudice links'"Pride and Prejudice" Jane Austen Society of America""Pride and Prejudice" Remains Timeless and Delightful, More than 200 Years Later" (Rogerson, 2020)"Why are we still so passionate about 'Pride & Prejudice'?" (Donahue, 2013)RetellingsThe Soulmate Equation by Christina LaurenAyesha at Last by Uzma JalaluddinPride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali DevPride and Premeditation by Tirzah PricePride by Ibi ZoboiUnmarriageable by Soniah KamalThe Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-KubiHades & Persephone linksHomeric Hymn to Demeter"The Story of Hades and Persephone: Rape and Romance" (Warner, 2020)"Hades and Persephone story" (Athens Beyond, 2021)"Persephone: Queen of the Underworld" (Greekmythology.com, 2021)"Homer" (Britannica)"Homerids" (Britannica)"Homerics Hymns 1-3" (Classical Texts Library)"Persephone" (wikipedia)Makowski, John F. “Persephone, Psyche, and the Mother-Maiden Archetype.” The Classical Outlook, vol. 62, no. 3, American Classical League, 1985, pp. 73–78 (jstor)Mylonas, George E. “The Hymn to Demeter.” The Classical Weekly, vol. 38, no. 23, Johns Hopkins University Press, 1945, pp. 180–82 (jstor)Parker, Robert. “The ‘Hymn to Demeter' and the ‘Homeric Hymns.'” Greece & Rome, vol. 38, no. 1, Cambridge University Press, 1991, pp. 1–17 (jstor)RetellingsNeon Gods by Katee RobertTouch of Darkness by Scarlett St. ClairLore Olympus (vol.1) by Rachel SmytheA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas Promises and Pomegranates by Sav r. MillerKore by Ambrosia R. HarrisPestilence by Lauren ThelassaThe Power of Hades by Eliza RaineIt Ain't Me Babe by Tillie COleDeal with the Elf King by Elisa KovaFrom Blood and Ash series and book by Jennifer Lynn Armentrout Punderworld by Linda SejicCirce by Madeleine MillerOther links:"The uses and limitations of the Folklorist's toolkit for fiction" (Lemberg, 2015)"The Evolution of the Disney Princess Franchise: Catching Up and Moving Forward" (Maier, 2016)"Why Romance Will Never Stop Retelling Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast" (Popp, 2021)"Legendary Literary Couples Live on in Countless Retellings" (Cybil, 2019)da Silva, Sara Graça, and Jamshid J Tehrani. “Comparative phylogenetic analyses uncover the ancient roots of Indo-European folktales.” Royal Society open science vol. 3,1 150645. 20 Jan. 2016,Other retellings:Omegaverse retellings Bleeding Red and Sullied Cinders by DE ChapmanThe Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy (King Midas, but Midas isn't endgame)Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan (myth of Chang E)A Spindle Splintered by Alix Harrow (Sleeping Beauty)Anything by Madeleine Miller, Pat Barker, or Jennifer L Saint!#sasquatchexists

We've all read characters like this: the character who has clearly become the author's precious darling upon whom she will bestow all gifts, abilities, luck and narrative candy. In fact, a lot of readers have characters about whom they feel the same, so is it even a problem? Sadly, yes. An over-candied character will rot your story, weigh down the plot and kill tension.  What constitutes candy in character terms? And how can you give your character all the cool stuff you want to give them without destroying the story? This week Jules and Madeleine look at why this happens and what to do about it. On the slab this week - Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harker & Blackthorn, Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan and many more.   Title music: Ecstasy by Smiling Cynic

Fantasy author Sue Lynn Tan stops by to talk about "Daughter of the Moon Goddess", first in a new duology. Source

Xingyin could be described as the girl whose never met a rule she didn't challenge. An unsurprising turn of events given she is the daughter of two big rebels in their own rights: Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, and Houyi, the mortal archer who brought down immortal sunbirds. So, when she flees the moon only to end up stranded in the Celestial Kingdom, was anyone really surprised that she ended up entangled with the son of her parents (im)mortal enemy? And, because she's lucky, there's also another cute guy she ensnares. Oh, yeah and some other adventures but, let's be real, the guys are the important part. So, join us on our book talk over Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Natalie Naudus narrates Sue Lynn Tan's sweeping, romantic saga inspired by Chinese mythology. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly discuss Naudus's skill at bringing this fantasy to life for listeners. Xingyin was raised on the moon by her mother Chang'e, but makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom to try and earn her mother's freedom. Naudus captures Xingyin's blossoming confidence and continued determination, even as she faces down mythical creatures and myriad threats in battle. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Harper Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of The Phantom Stallion series by Terri Farley, and more. Visit oasisaudio.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new year, and Gary and Becca are back! We've got a new minisode this week, with a handful of new releases and lots of new books!   Events this week: Tuesday, January 11th: Alafair Burke  Tuesday, January 11th: Sue Lynn Tan  Thursday, January 13th: Meg Long, in conversation with Xiran Jay Zhao  Sunday, January 16th: Dungeons & Dragons    New this week: Find Me by Alafair Burke  Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan  Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves by Meg Long  Ashes of Gold by J. Elle  Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin  The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder  The Monarchs by Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige  To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara  Something to Hide by Elizabeth George  The Silver Bullets of Annie Oakley by Mercedes Lackey  The Shattered Skies by John Birmingham  Nightrender by Jodi Meadows  A Thousand Steps by T. Jefferson Parker  End of Days by Brad Taylor  My Annihilation by Fuminori Nakamura, translated by Sam Bett  Northwind by Gary Paulsen  They Stole Our Hearts by Daniel Kraus, illustrated by Rovina Cai    Subscribe to the SciFi & Fantasy Book Crate or the Cozy Mysteries Book Crate now! You can now find us on Patreon! Unlock exclusive content by subscribing today! Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra!  Send us your questions to mystgalaxypod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,  YouTube, and TikTok!  And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!

Today we are talking about The Witcher in all it's forms, but especially Season 2 of the Netflix show! Liene and Bethany are joined by YouTuber, author, and Witcher fan Elliot Brooks. You can find Elle here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiflcKnh5cZiRWK7jlYKwxA For exclusive bonus content and early access to episodes, consider joining the Chapter 3 Podcast Patreon Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books Mentioned The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://amzn.to/3n46rn3 The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://amzn.to/3JKhjjH The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder: https://amzn.to/3n2YPB7 Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan: https://amzn.to/32Tuf6g Servant Mage by Kate Elliott: https://amzn.to/3JN3YHf Electric Idol by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/34ia95W Engines of Empire by Richard S. Ford: https://amzn.to/3eTU2h8 The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman: https://amzn.to/3n2hYTW The Amber Crown by Jacey Bedford: https://amzn.to/3JN42Xv   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

Today I talked to Sue Lynn Tan about her new book Daughter of the Moon Goddess (Harper Voyager, 2022). The immortal Xinyin lives a quiet life on the moon with her mother the Moon Goddess, and a devoted servant. When an innocent Xinyin ignores her mother's warning, her actions raise the suspicion of the Empress of the Celestial Kingdom, who swoops in for an unannounced visit. Xinyin has never questioned her isolation, but now her mother reveals that her existence is a secret which would lead to punishment for them both, if it were known. Xinyin is forced to flee her home before the Empress returns, but her travels are interrupted by a storm. She ends up in the last place where she would want to be—the court of the Celestial Kingdom itself. No one suspects her true identity. Xinyin must keep her secret safe, even as she becomes closer and closer to the Empress' own son, Prince Liwei, who is as compassionate as his mother is cruel. When their growing love for each other threaten the path each should take, Xinyin decides the best course of action is become an archer in the Emperor's army. But not all the danger will come from the monsters she faces on the battlefield. You can follow Gabrielle on Twitter to get updates about new podcasts and more @GabrielleAuthor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Today I talked to Sue Lynn Tan about her new book Daughter of the Moon Goddess (Harper Voyager, 2022). The immortal Xinyin lives a quiet life on the moon with her mother the Moon Goddess, and a devoted servant. When an innocent Xinyin ignores her mother's warning, her actions raise the suspicion of the Empress of the Celestial Kingdom, who swoops in for an unannounced visit. Xinyin has never questioned her isolation, but now her mother reveals that her existence is a secret which would lead to punishment for them both, if it were known. Xinyin is forced to flee her home before the Empress returns, but her travels are interrupted by a storm. She ends up in the last place where she would want to be—the court of the Celestial Kingdom itself. No one suspects her true identity. Xinyin must keep her secret safe, even as she becomes closer and closer to the Empress' own son, Prince Liwei, who is as compassionate as his mother is cruel. When their growing love for each other threaten the path each should take, Xinyin decides the best course of action is become an archer in the Emperor's army. But not all the danger will come from the monsters she faces on the battlefield. You can follow Gabrielle on Twitter to get updates about new podcasts and more @GabrielleAuthor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Sue Lynn Tan about her new book Daughter of the Moon Goddess (Harper Voyager, 2022). The immortal Xinyin lives a quiet life on the moon with her mother the Moon Goddess, and a devoted servant. When an innocent Xinyin ignores her mother's warning, her actions raise the suspicion of the Empress of the Celestial Kingdom, who swoops in for an unannounced visit. Xinyin has never questioned her isolation, but now her mother reveals that her existence is a secret which would lead to punishment for them both, if it were known. Xinyin is forced to flee her home before the Empress returns, but her travels are interrupted by a storm. She ends up in the last place where she would want to be—the court of the Celestial Kingdom itself. No one suspects her true identity. Xinyin must keep her secret safe, even as she becomes closer and closer to the Empress' own son, Prince Liwei, who is as compassionate as his mother is cruel. When their growing love for each other threaten the path each should take, Xinyin decides the best course of action is become an archer in the Emperor's army. But not all the danger will come from the monsters she faces on the battlefield. You can follow Gabrielle on Twitter to get updates about new podcasts and more @GabrielleAuthor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/fantasy

This week, Brooke, Meka, Shannon, Kristin, Stacy, Georgina, and Natalia share their most anticipated January 2022 releases. Titles mentioned include: Morgan Rhodes, Echoes and Empires (Echoes and Empires #1) Leslie Vedder, The Bone Spindle (The Bone Spindle #1) Jacquelyn Mitchard, The Good Son J. Elle, Ashes of Gold (Wings of Ebony #2) Lucy Score, Things We Never Got Over Jayne Ann Krentz, Lightning In the Mirror (Fogg Lake #3) Colleen Hoover, Reminders of Him Helen Phifer, Find the Girl (Detective Morgan Brookes #5) Wendy Corsi Staub, The Other Family Elise Bryant, One True Loves (Happily Ever Afters #2) Sue Lynn Tan, Daughter of the Moon Goddess (Celestial Kingdoms #1) Sophie Sullivan, How To Love Your Neighbor Lisa Gardner, One Step Too Far (Frankie Elkin #2) Diane Chamberlain, The Last House on the Street Lisa Lutz, The Accomplice Rebecca Zanetti, You Can Run (Laurel Snow #1) Alechia Dow, The Kindred Fiona Davis, The Magnolia Palace Anna E. Collins, Love At First Spite Dean Koontz, Quicksilver Karen Hamilton, The Ex Husband You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro