A masterpiece in political intrigue, Sound the Gong is the breathtaking conclusion to New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He's Kingdom of Three duology. Full of secrets and betrayal, this inventive and sweeping fantasy is perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong.
Zephyr rose above her humble origins as a no-name orphan, becoming a god in a warrior's body, but she has never felt more powerless. It's the price of war, of enacting strategy, of gods and magic and fate.
But Zephyr has no intentions of respecting fate. She will do anything to see her plan succeed, and to make her enemies pay, especially the enigmatic Crow.
What she'll do when she finds out the truth. . . Only the heavens know.
Featuring gorgeous map art and black-and-white portraits, Sound the Gong is the second book in Joan He's riveting Kingdom of Three duology that explores human greed and ambition in a war-torn world. Don't miss the epic beginning in Strike the Zither!
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- ISBN: 9781250855350
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- ISBN: 9781250855350
- File size: 10825 KB
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March 1, 2024
Unwilling to abandon Xin Ren in the war against the ambitious prime ministress Miasma, Zephyr puts her own existence on the line in this sequel to Strike the Zither (2022). Zephyr, god of weather, was once banished from the heavens and forced to live the life of a human girl as punishment. She rose to prominence as strategist to the lordess Xin Ren, only to be killed in battle by Ren's Southern allies, along with Ren's general and swornsister, Lotus. Death frees Zephyr's spirit from its mortal form, but she returns to Ren's side by inhabiting Lotus' body, and in the process, she inadvertently dilutes her divine q�. Hoping to save Zephyr from herself, Zephyr's sisters beg her to live with them as a god again, and they reveal that Ren is fated to die without achieving her goal. Undeterred, Zephyr strikes a deal with the empress of deities and sets out to rewrite destiny. The packed, fast-moving plot reflects Zephyr's narrowed focus and increasing desperation to maneuver Ren into a position of victory, no matter the cost. Her tactical brilliance is displayed with each stratagem she employs to further her ends, though her former arrogance is replaced with a mix of vigilance and grief for what she sacrifices. The darker tone of this installment persists until the final twist, but the end offers hope and a measure of closure. This duology closer will linger with readers beyond the last page. (major figures, character illustrations, map, author's notes) (Fantasy. 13-adult)COPYRIGHT(2024) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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