Beautiful addition to the Daughter of the Moon Goddess series. Tan's writing is lyrical. Sue Lynn Tan has become a must read.

Thank you Net Galley for providing an E-Arc for a honest review!
LISTEN!!! I know we all loved the duology but THIS is a must read for it do not skip out on it. It makes everything in the duology even more meaningful and gives you such a background for what happened prior to the duology. Art there is gorgeous art in it!!

Enjoyed this return to the Celestial Kingdom greatly! Sue Lynn Tan is quickly becoming one of my favorite fantasy authors, and this collection is worth the read if you loved The Daughter of the Moon Goddess.

This was a beautiful follow up to a magical series. I love mythological retellings and this book continued to charm me.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This book was amazing I couldn’t put it down was completely drawn in from the first page and hooked. I loved the characters the writing and the plot so sad it ended

I have truly become obsessed with everything Sue Lynn Tan has written. I recommend her books all the time and constantly tell people at the library about them. She is an auto-read author for me now and I will continue to look forward to more of her work!

The thing that stood out to me about The Celestial Kingdom duology was the author's writing and voice. She has a way of creating beautiful imagery that read like poetry while invoking emotions as you read her stories. This novella was no different, and I truly appreciate getting to go back and revisit some old characters. While we spent the duology through Xingyin's eyes, the novella explored the characters around her. It gave more insight into when and how her love interests began to fall in love with her, which is always fun. My favorite story, however, was through Chang'er and Houyi's experience of the sun birds and the events leading up to the first book. Although we didn't know much about her parents, there was just enough story to explain their love and devotion to each other. I can't wait to get back into this universe with Immortals!

I would move the stars for you. I would defy them all.
Beautiful book, beautiful cover, Sue Lynn Tan does it yet again.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

The Celestial Kingdom duology was one of my absolute favorite reads of the past few years, with it's rich locations, developed characters, and lovely folklore. These short stories continue to hold the same power, while providing more of the mythology.

This collection was perfection for fans of Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior who just couldn't get enough and were sad to say goodbye to their favorite characters. I loved the additional insight into the various characters' different perspectives and the chance to elaborate on some of the stories that were touched on in the main books. Again, I found myself highlighting quote after quote in this book. Sue Lynn Tan just has an incredible way with words that made for exquisite reading. This was a quick read, lovely and lyrical and it left me with a smile on my face.

Thanks so very much to Netgalley and the publisher for kindly providing me this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. I do reviews on my main social media platforms and will be providing my full review there as I get through my TBR blacklist. Adding star rating as placeholder. Thanks again!

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The Celestial Kingdom Duology is one of my favourite series of all time, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is such an incredibly beautiful work of fantasy literature and Heart of the Sun Warrior is the perfect sequel. So I was absolutely thrilled to hear that we would be returning one more time to the lives of Xingyin, Wenzhi, and Liwei, as well as the rest of the cast of the duology.

Throughout the three parts of Tales of the Celestial Kingdom, we peek into small snippets of time that we weren't privy to in the main series. A rescue heist with Shuxiao, the prequel of Chang'e and Houyi, and the epilogue of Xingyin's sabbatical to the mortal realm.

I think my favourite story here was probably Houyi versus the Sunbirds. It truly felt like a magical, mythic retelling of a foundational story. Why is there only one sun, when there were once ten legendary Sunbirds? Because of a great sacrifice made by one mortal man in a desperate attempt to save the world.

Overall, these short stories serve to flesh out the wonderful and beautiful world of the Celestial Kingdom and give us just a few more moments with the characters we grew to love in the main books. And the illustrations of this physical edition are genuinely some of the most gorgeous art pieces I've ever seen in a book. Kelly Chong really knocked it out of the park with this one, I hope to see more collaborations with her and Sue Lynn Tan in the future!

If you liked the duology, you'll love this. I love Tans writing style and will read anything she puts out!

Sue Lynn Tan delivers a compelling compilation of stories that delve into the intricate timelines surrounding the Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun warrior. This concise yet powerful narrative sheds light on key moments, offering clarity and answers to lingering questions from the duology.

This collection of stories provided a lot of context and filled in some gaps from the original duology. I liked seeing some scenes in characters' pasts, as well as what they're up to after the ending of Heart of the Sun Warrior. I love these characters and this world so much, and I'm excited for the next installment in this world.

I really enjoyed this book. I hope the author continues to write more books in the future. I can't wait to see what this author releases in the future.

A collection of short stories that brings us back to the Celestial Kingdom and expands the world we already know and love. Told from the POVs of various characters and spanning the time before, during, and after the original duology, it’s a beautiful way to honor Xingyin’s journey while still letting us return to the world for a little while.

These short stories filled my soul in a way that I never knew I wanted or needed after reading the original duology. It is truly the perfect complement to Xingyin’s story by allowing us to see her parents meet and fall in love, to see the story we know from completely different perspectives, and providing us with an epilogue that is truly just a sweet indulgence I never expected.

In addition to some beautiful stories, this collection also features gorgeous illustrations by Kelly Chong. They are placed throughout the book and are a wonderful complement to Tan’s words, bringing the stories to life in a completely different way.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher for free and have voluntarily written this review.

If you loved the duology, then this return to a beloved world will feel like coming home. I'm not always sold on companion novels, but this one felt like so much more.