Descendant of the Crane by Joan He
Expected Publication: April 2nd 2019
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy
Pages: 400
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Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own
Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk the responsibilities of the crown, but when her beloved father is murdered, she’s thrust into power, suddenly the queen of an unstable kingdom. Determined to find her father’s killer, Hesina does something desperate: she engages the aid of a soothsayer—a treasonous act, punishable by death… because in Yan, magic was outlawed centuries ago.
Using the information illicitly provided by the sooth, and uncertain if she can trust even her family, Hesina turns to Akira—a brilliant and alluring investigator who’s also a convicted criminal with secrets of his own. With the future of her kingdom at stake, can Hesina find justice for her father? Or will the cost be too high?
3 REASONS I’M EXCITED FOR DESCENDANT OF THE CRANE
- The cover! I would just frame that cover and put it on my living room wall. It’s such a stunning piece of artwork all on its own.
- The author’s description. “It’s everything I love in Chinese dramas (sprawling families, complex relationships, double-meanings, betrayal-for-your-own-good, gray morality) minus all the “meh” bits (girl on girl hate, harems competing against each other)“.
- Early reviews. I’ve seen nothing but great 4 and 5 star reviews, especially from bloggers whose opinions I really tend to trust.
WWW WEDNESDAYS
What are you currently reading?
hardback: The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
Audiobook: I’m actually not listening to anything right now! For the first time ever 😂 I wasn’t feeling my last one right now (although I plan to go back to it eventually) so I’m just going to wait until I can start my first Hamilthon book for the readathon.
What did you recently finish reading? A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison: a really great witchy middle-grade.
What do you think you’ll read next? I’m skipping ahead on my Hamilthon TBR plans to jump to the next October Daye book (An Artificial Night) cause I’m really loving the #ADayeAMonth readalong at the moment.
I’m excited for Descendant of the Crane too. It sounds like an incredible story and yes, that cover is frameworthy!
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Oh my! I agree, Descendant of the Crane sounds (and looks) amazing!! I’d love to read it, too!
Here’s my Waiting On Wednesday post! Hope you can swing by! Thanks xx
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I got lucky and received an e-arc of the DotC. It was amazing! Also, Joan is doing a pre-order incentive and the goodies are !!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing this with us =)
My #WoW: https://mybkishescapades.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-candle-and-flame-by-nafiza-azad-cww.html
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I think The Near Witch is the only Schwab novel I haven’t read. Maybe some day I can get to it. I’m such a fan of her writing. https://teripolen.com/2019/02/27/www-wednesday-what-am-i-reading-amreading-23/
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I’ve had it on my TBR for ages so I’m thrilled they’re rereleasing it. 😊
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What is the Schwab novel like? The Descendant of the crane does look gorgeous!! Here is my WWW http://zooloosbookdiary.co.uk/www-wednesdays-27th-february-2019-www
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The writing is gorgeous! I’m still getting a feel for the characters and story. 😊
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Oh that’s good! I love it when you can get into the book so easy like that
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Descendant of the Crane’s cover really does look stunning! I hope the story is enjoyable too.
http://musewithmeblog.com/2019/02/27/www-wednesday-february-27-2019/
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Agreed, that cover is lovely!
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I would totally frame that cover too! It’s gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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❤
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Now that’s a cover! Hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks! ❤
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Such a beautiful cover for your can’t wait novel. It sounds like a very appealing story, too.
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Ooh that does sound fun! I love the author’s description too- makes me want to read it more. And that cover would look awesome on a wall!
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😊😊
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I am super excited to read this one as well! It just sounds fabulous doesn’t it?! I hope that we both love it. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by! 😊❤
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Nice! I’ve been seeing this one around quite a bit! I’m intrigued by it myself. Hope you thoroughly enjoy this one once you get to read it!
Thanks for visiting my WoW!
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Thanks! 😊
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This looks excellent, I’m definitely adding it to my TBR!
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I seriously love that cover!
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Ohhh I can’t wait to read this one with my book club. It looks so amazing. Great choice
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Thanks 😊
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I’m a fan of witch books so I’ll have to look out for the two you mention. Happy reading.
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I’m so damn excited for Descendants of the Crane, too! The cover is just to die for. I hadn’t the description by Joan He but omg that sounds so awesome?? I preordered it and I can’t wait for it to get here
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It’s one of this year’s most anticipated for me! ❤
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