A Bright Heart
$28.04
- Hardcover
344 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2024
Summary
What if you could avenge your own murder? A brilliant young woman gets a second chance at life in this debut YA tale of vengeance, court intrigue, and romance, inspired by classic Chinese tropes.
“An incredible addition to the classic Chinese court intrigue genre. A Bright Heart is smart, subversive, and certainly swoony.”
Mingshin outsmarted three princes to help the man she loved become king. But she doesn’t see Ren’s betrayal coming, not until she’s lying in a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781454949923 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1454949929 |
| Author: | Kate Chenli |
| Publisher: | Union Square & Co. |
| Imprint: | Union Square & Co. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 344 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2024 |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
| Series: | A Bright Heart |
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Critics Review
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023
“The clever premise and intriguing and suspenseful plot will keep readers engaged. A fresh and compelling voice.”—Kirkus Reviews
“[A] vivid and evenly paced fantasy series starter that centers a determined heroine seeking to topple an archaic patriarchal society.” —Publishers Weekly
“The characters are complex and well-developed and the fairytale-like romance still shows an equal partnership and a thoughtful message about looking past first impressions. This book will appeal to any reader who loves fantasy with a good mix of romance, ancient Chinese court politics, and magic.”—Booklist
“Kate Chenli’s YA debut is full of romance, intrigue and vengeance … . [P]erfect for readers who want smart characters and gripping twists.” —Geek Girl Authority
“An incredible addition to the classic Chinese court intrigue genre. A Bright Heart is smart, subversive, and certainly swoony.” —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
About The Author
Kate Chenli
As a Chinese immigrant, Kate Chenli is a proud US citizen who also cherishes her Chinese heritage. She has an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, but has always enjoyed designing complex worlds and characters more than designing complex software. Other than reading and writing, her passion is world travel (five continents down and counting).
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