Description: A Book of the Month(tm) Selection A Publishers Lunch Spring/Summer 2019 YA Buzz Book The Best Young Adult Fantasy Novels of 2019, Forbes 2020 Chelsey Award for Best Cover Illustration Finalist SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE:"The 35 Best YA Books of 2019 So Far" POPSUGAR.:"The 20 Best New Books to Read in April" EPIC READS:"April is Bringing Us Three of the Year''s New Must-Read Fantasy Novels" B&N Teen:"20 of Our Most Anticipated YA Debuts of 2019" Goodreads:"Spring''s Most Epic YA Books" Buzzfeed: "24 YA Books to Devour During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" "A gripping tale full of intrigue, unpredictable twists, and betrayal-- this is the Chinese fantasy readers have been waiting for ." - Hafsah Faizal, New York Times -bestselling author of the Sands of Arawiya duology " Descendant of the Crane is my favorite kind of story: lyrical, romantic, politically complex , but most of all, driven by an iron-willed heroine who will do what must be done--no matter the cost." -Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara " A beautiful debut with thrilling politics and strokes of magic, set in a lush world that feels real and weighted with its own complex history." -Lori M. Lee, author of the "Gates of Thread and Stone" series and contributor to A Thousand Beginnings and Endings "Joan He has penned a lovely and intriguing tale of secrets, family, and betrayal. You''ll be drawn in by this marvelously vivid world... and keep turning the pages for the plot twists!" -Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader "Deep world-building, magical family secrets, and intricate palace politics-- Descendant of the Crane soars from page one. Its twists and treacheries kept me guessing until the very end." - Rachel Hartman, New York Times bestselling author of Seraphina "The plot twists are truly dizzying at times, and everyone, from villain to ally, has an intriguing backstory... With complex world-building and character development, readers tired of cookie-cutter stories will find some surprise twists here. " - Kirkus Review s " A compelling, immersive book . Young adults will find a story and a world that is a joy to explore in this highly original mystery." - Foreword ,starred review " A fully realized history helps make this adventure, rooted in Chinese folklore, feel epic , while Hesina will appeal to contemporary readers." - Booklist " Hesina is a heroine for the ages --brilliant, determined, and fierce. It is impossible not to root for her." -Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess "[A done--no matter the cost." -Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara " A beautiful debut with thrilling politics and strokes of magic, set in a lush world that feels real and weighted with its own complex history." -Lori M. Lee, author of the "Gates of Thread and Stone" series and contributor to A Thousand Beginnings and Endings "Joan He has penned a lovely and intriguing tale of secrets, family, and betrayal. You''ll be drawn in by this marvelously vivid world... and keep turning the pages for the plot twists!" -Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader "Deep world-building, magical family secrets, and intricate palace politics-- Descendant of the Crane soars from page one. Its twists and treacheries kept me guessing until the very end." - Rachel Hartman, New York Times bestselling author of Seraphina "The plot twists are truly dizzying at times, and everyone, from villain to ally, has an intriguing backstory... With complex world-building and character development, readers tired of cookie-cutter stories will find some surprise twists here. " - Kirkus Review s " A compelling, immersive book . Young adults will find a story and a world that is a joy to explore in this highly original mystery." - Foreword ,starred review " A fully realized history helps make this adventure, rooted in Chinese folklore, feel epic , while Hesina will appeal to contemporary readers." - Booklist " Hesina is a heroine for the ages --brilliant, determined, and fierce. It is impossible not to root for her." -Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess "[Avillain to ally, has an intriguing backstory... With complex world-building and character development, readers tired of cookie-cutter stories will find some surprise twists here. " - Kirkus Review s " A compelling, immersive book . Young adults will find a story and a world that is a joy to explore in this highly original mystery." - Foreword ,starred review " A fully realized history helps make this adventure, rooted in Chinese folklore, feel epic , while Hesina will appeal to contemporary readers." - Booklist " Hesina is a heroine for the ages --brilliant, determined, and fierce. It is impossible not to root for her." -Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess "[A done--no matter the cost." -Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara " A beautiful debut with thrilling politics and strokes of magic, set in a lush world that feels real and weighted with its own complex history." -Lori M. Lee, author of the "Gates of Thread and Stone" series and contributor to A Thousand Beginnings and Endings "Joan He has penned a lovely and intriguing tale of secrets, family, and betrayal. You''ll be drawn in by this marvelously vivid world... and keep turning the pages for the plot twists!" -Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader "Deep world-building, magical family secrets, and intricate palace politics-- Descendant of the Crane soars from page one. Its twists and treacheries kept me guessing until the very end." - Rachel Hartman, New York Times bestselling author of Seraphina "The plot twists are truly dizzying at times, and everyone, from villain to ally, has an intriguing backstory... With complex world-building and character development, readers tired of cookie-cutter stories will find some surprise twists here. " - Kirkus Review s " A compelling, immersive book . Young adults will find a story and a world that is a joy to explore in this highly original mystery." - Foreword ,starred review " A fully realized history helps make this adventure, rooted in Chinese folklore, feel epic , while Hesina will appeal to contemporary readers." - Booklist " Hesina is a heroine for the ages --brilliant, determined, and fierce. It is impossible not to root for her." -Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess "[A done--no matter the cost." -Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara " A beautiful debut with thrilling politics and strokes of magic, set in a lush world that feels real and weighted with its own complex history." -Lori M. Lee, author of the "Gates of Thread and Stone" series and contributor to A Thousand Beginnings and Endings "Joan He has penned a lovely and intriguing tale of secrets, family, and betrayal. You''ll be drawn in by this marvelously vivid world... and keep turning the pages for the plot twists!" -Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader "Deep world-building, magical family secrets, and intricate palace politics-- Descendant of the Crane soars from page one. Its twists and treacheries kept me guessing until the very end." - Rachel Hartman, New York Times bestselling author of Seraphina "The plot twists are truly dizzying at times, and everyone, from villain to ally, has an intriguing backstory... With complex world-building and character development, readers tired of cookie-cutter stories will find some surprise twists here. " - Kirkus Review s " A compelling, immersive book . Young adults will find a story and a world that is a joy to explore in this highly original mystery." - Foreword ,starred review " A fully realized history helps make this adventure, rooted in Chinese folklore, feel epic , while Hesina will appeal to contemporary readers." - Booklist " Hesina is a heroine for the ages --brilliant, determined, and fierce. It is impossible not to root for her." -Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess "[Avillain to ally, has an intriguing backstory... With complex world-building and character development, readers tired of cookie-cutter stories will find some surprise twists here. " - Kirkus Review s " A compelling, immersive book . Young adults will find a story and a world that is a joy to explore in this highly original mystery." - Foreword ,starred review " A fully realized history helps make this adventure, rooted in Chinese folklore, feel epic , while Hesina will appeal to contemporary readers." - Booklist " Hesina is a heroine for the ages --brilliant, determined, and fierce. It is impossible not to root for her." -Laura Seb

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