Descendant of the Crane

A Book of the Month(TM) Selection
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"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
"Descendant of the Craneis 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 ofThe Last Namsara
"[A] fast-moving debut... He combines a highly detailed Asian-inspired culture that incorporates Chinese names and traditions, aspects of top-notch thrillers, and complex characters to create a series opener that should appeal to teens and adults alike." --Publishers Weekly
"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 toA Thousand Beginnings and Endings
"A fully realized history helps make this adventure, rooted in Chinese folklore, feel epic, while Hesina will appeal to contemporary readers."--Booklist
"Deep world-building, magical family secrets, and intricate palace politics--Descendant of the Cranesoars from page one. Its twists and treacheries kept me guessing until the very end." --Rachel Hartman, New York Timesbestselling author ofSeraphina
"Hesina is a heroine for the ages--brilliant, determined, and fierce. It is impossible not to root for her." --Laura Sebastian, New York Timesbestselling author ofAsh Princess
"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 Timesbestselling author ofThe Reader
"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 Reviews