Name: Tales of the Celestial Kingdom
ISBN: 9780008640415

Sue Lynn Tan

Kelly Chong

Tales of the Celestial Kingdom

This whole chapter of Wenzhi’s POV during the Dawn section was sooooooooooooo 🥹 he is DEVOTED to her even only after MEETING her once in this life. I love me a good reincarnation romance even though this one was brief

Kaitlyn

Despite all I had achieved, I’d always felt something was lacking from my life. I had never believed in fate or destiny before, but what else might explain this bond, this feeling of rightness in being by her side for now, for all our days to come. And though I did not know to which god I owed such generosity, I would strive to be worthy of it.

Wait what? She almost got killed but she’s not a victim…? My guy, I think the respect women juice you’ve been drinking is past its expiration date.

Cloudface

My jaw tightened as I fought back the protectiveness that had risen in me since Xingyin’s near death at the hands of Governer Renyu . . . When I had returned to the tent to find her on the brink of death—yet not a victim, for she was never one—something in me had snapped. 

Sue Lynn Tan's highly acclaimed, bestselling Celestial Kingdom duology is expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events in Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior, all from the perspectives of beloved characters and illustrated by Kelly Chong. Return to the Immortal Realm, a world of gods, magic, and legendary creatures--and embark upon new adventures of valor, danger, and love. Tales from the Celestial Kingdom collects nine spellbinding stories--two previously published, seven original, including the epilogue to the duology--set in the enchanting world of Sue Lynn Tan's stunning debut. Filled with magic and mythology, friendship and love, these stories intertwine through the past, present, and future of the two novels, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, including Chang'e, Shuxiao, Liwei, and Wenzhi. With beautiful illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, these wondrous tales make the perfect complement to Sue Lynn Tan's breathtaking series.

I was hoping this short story collection would expand on the world and give us more information about side characters, but instead it was just more love triangle angst and rehashing things that were already explained dozens of times in the first 2 books. Kind of disappointing. 

Perfection - no notes. I loved this duology and was thrilled to see Tan come out with a novella of short stories fleshing out some of my other favorite characters POVs as well as an additional epilogue to the whole saga. I love these characters and this world, it was nice to be back in the space even for just a day and the ending was chef’s kiss. 🤌🏻

Katie Allard

Not much commentary here because I didn’t have too many thoughts but I loved reading about before during and especially after the duology took place. Knowing Wenzhi’s soul loved her before he could even understand was soooo UUUUGGHHH. I am still team Liwei but Wenzhi deserves his points.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

prequels, deleted scenes, and aftermath - this book is truly the author’s gift to her readers after finishing the duology! the perfect book when you’re not ready to leave the world and the characters! I LOVED IT SO MUCH!! my heart feels so full

the breathtakingly beautiful art with intricate details - such a perfect addition to each story!! the imagery depicts the exact emotion conveyed from the story which also gives the words you’ve just read a greater impact.

reading the story of xingyin’s parents, chang’e and houyi really brings you perspective of the pain they endeared especially xingyin’s mom chang’e, where she experiences such a terrifying night alone when pregnant

i love liwei’s story !!! - so hopeful yet a little sad at the same time ouch

WENZHI !!!! reading his thoughts esp about xingyin made me grin from ear to ear!!!!! he’s so down bad for her even from the start

shixiao - unexpected duo that we didn’t know we NEEDED!!!!

WENZHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bless the author for giving us the sun moon teahouse story in his pov!!! like i need this ingrained in my memory - WOW HES JUST SO DOWN BAD FOR HERRRR like the way he loves xingyin is so eternal, timeless

the epilogue of the duology in xingyin's pov felt full circle with her finally finding peace and home

thank you sue lynn tan for your beautiful words <3

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

prequels, deleted scenes, and aftermath - this book is truly the author’s gift to her readers after finishing the duology! the perfect book when you’re not ready to leave the world and the characters! I LOVED IT SO MUCH!! my heart feels so full

the breathtakingly beautiful art with intricate details - such a perfect addition to each story!! the imagery depicts the exact emotion conveyed from the story which also gives the words you’ve just read a greater impact.

(incoming slight spoilers ahead)

reading the story of xingyin’s parents, chang’e and houyi really brings you perspective of the pain they endeared especially xingyin’s mom chang’e, where she experiences such a terrifying night alone when pregnant

i love liwei’s story !!! - so hopeful yet a little sad at the same time ouch

WENZHI !!!! reading his thoughts esp about xingyin made me grin from ear to ear!!!!! he’s so down bad for her even from the start

shixiao - unexpected duo that we didn’t know we NEEDED!!!!

WENZHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bless the author for giving us the sun moon teahouse story in his pov!!! like i need this ingrained in my memory - WOW HES JUST SO DOWN BAD FOR HERRRR like the way he loves xingyin is so eternal, timeless

the epilogue of the duology in xingyin's pov felt full circle with her finally finding peace and home

thank you sue lynn tan for your beautiful words <3

Tales of the Celestial Kingdom

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