Houyi, a skilled archer, shot down nine of out ten suns in the sky, receiving an elixir of immortality in exchange for his heroic deeds. While the book does have its merits, it fails to live up to its alluring packaging and stellar reviews.Īs the title suggests, “Daughter of the Moon Goddess” takes inspiration from the traditional Chinese myth of Chang’e and Houyi, refashioned from a feminist perspective.Īccording to legend, there used to be ten suns in the sky, scorching the Earth and causing hardship for the people. This debut novel by Sue Lynn Tan made waves in the Young Adult literature community, even earning a coveted place on Goodreads’ list of “Can’t Wait Books of 2022” before its publication in early January.īut readers should be warned not to judge a book by its cover (literally). Upon flipping through the pages, readers will be transported into a fantastical world which combines ancient Chinese mythology and modern thriller. Walking past the local bookstore, one might be easily tempted to pick up a copy of “Daughter of the Moon Goddess” just from a quick glimpse of its spectacular cover illustration.
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