An excellent companion to the Celestial Kingdom duology. The short stories within lend deeper insight into the characters we know and love and a few of the stories give us an epilogue of the events that occur in the final pages of Heart of the Sun Warrior. Overall these tales give us a deeper understanding of the motivations, the passions, and the immortals of the celestial kingdom. Even though it was short and it’s been months since I last communed with the celestial kingdom, Sue Lynn Tan managed to draw me right back into that world and wrap me in its magic once more.

This is a phenomenal addition to the two Celestial Kingdom books. This novella expands and enriches the story and characters of the main books, like giving us a detailed recounting of the myth of the ten sunbirds and providing a conclusion to the issue of Wenzhi’s lost memory. I greatly enjoyed reading about different characters through their own eyes, and this book makes me want to urgently reread the duology. I cannot wait for the illustrations to be finalized, too, for they are a great addition to these stories.

Thank you to Sue Lynn Tan for continuing the stories of Xingyin, Wenzhi, and others, and thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for the advanced copy.

It's great to see more of Sue Lynn Tan's world, I'm a sucker for novellas that expand a world, and I loved reading this one. Different perspectives enrich already well-drawn characters.

I didn’t think I could get more emotional from this series and then I did! These stories were the perfect cherry on top of the original duology, which was perfection on its own. I loved getting to hear things from her mothers point of view and actually getting to see the moment Wenzhi remembered his past life. I was sobbing and already wanted to dive into a reread of the duology. I’m so grateful the author decided to do these short stories!

Sue Lynn Tan's writing entices me to watch a fantasy C-drama. Reading the Tales of the Celestial Kingdom has me wanting more from this author. It has been fun looking to see who has been reading this installment on social media.

I can't wait to see what this author publishes next!

This was such an amazing read! I really enjoyed this book and was immediately swept in by the first chapter. I liked how the author carried the story in a way that wasn't slow or boring. I will be recommending this book to all my friends and family.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the eARC!


As always Sue Lynn Tan knocks it out of the park. Gorgeous writing, entrancing plots, and filled with myth and lore, if you've read anything of this author and enjoyed it--this is a must-read (and a must-purchase, as proceeds go straight to charity.) This book only enriches the narrative of the original duology, and I loved every moment of it.

Those who enjoyed the Celestial Kingdom duology will enjoy this collection of related stories. It aligns well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC.

I feel so honored to be one of the first to read "Tales of the Celestial Kingdom" by Sue Lynn Tan, which is a continuation of the Celestial Kingdom duology. With these untold stories we get a greater understanding of the characters as well as the world as a whole. I'm once again awed at how beautiful Sue Lynn Tan's writing is. Her prose are exquisite, and match the theme's of the book so well.

This book is broken up into three stories, Dusk, Twilight, and Dawn.

Dusk (from the perspectives of Chang'e, and Houyi)

I found this story important because it helps the reader understand the motivations of the characters going into "Daughter of the Moon Goddess". Getting to witness the fight between Houyi and the sun birds was a highlight.

Twilight (from the perspectives of Liwei, Wenzhi, and Shuxiao)

I enjoyed seeing these scenes from a different perspective than we originally did. It added very important context to the scenes. I wish these stories were more cohesive with each other.

Dawn (from the perspectives of Wenzhi, and Xingyin)

Screaming, crying, throwing up. The ending that we deserve.

Thank you so much to Avon, and Harper Voyager for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.

Sue Lynn Tan's Daughter of the Moon Goddess duology is one of my faves, and I loved the way Heart if the Sun Warrior ended. So to get more of that universe, especially the Liwei/Xingyin /Wenzhi chapters is just a bonus. And this extension is as exquisitely written as the duology, so it's just a happy experience! Love that Sue decided to continue and give us more!