"Título original: Daughter of the moon goddess. Editor original: Harper Voyager" -- Title page verso.
Summary:
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. 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. Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice--where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant. Al crecer en la luna, Xingyin está acostumbrada a la soledad, sin saber que se la está ocultando del temido Emperador Celestial, que exilió a su madre por robar el elixir de la inmortalidad. Pero cuando la magia de Xingyin se manifiesta y su existencia es descubierta, se ve obligada a abandonar su hogar y dejar atrás a su madre. Sola, indefensa y asustada, se abre camino hasta el Reino Celestial, una tierra de ensueño llena de secretos. Tras ocultar su identidad, aprovecha la oportunidad de entrenar junto al hijo del Emperador, exhibiendo dotes maestras para el tiro con arco y la magia, incluso cuando la llama de la pasión se enciende entre el príncipe y ella. Para salvar a su madre, Xingyin se embarca en una peligrosa misión, enfrentándose a criaturas legendarias y enemigos despiadados. Sin embargo, cuando la traición asoma y la magia prohibida amenaza al reino, deberá desafiar al despiadado Emperador Celestial mediante un peligroso acuerdo, debatiéndose entre perder lo único que ama y desatar el caos en el reino.
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