A very frustrating book that I considered DNFing. Very much felt like a first draft, and one that did not respect the reader's intelligence. I found the characters annoying, and the instalove more so. I'm sure there is an audience for this book, but I did not enjoy the experience.

I was immediately committed to this book. It was also a faster pace than The Daughter of the Moon Goddess and I was very happy for this. As I felt her previous biology was a bit slow for my taste. I enjoyed the chemistry between the God of War and Liyen. I rooted for them so quickly. The storyline was predictable but it was still nice to read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Newly appointed to the throne, Liyen carries with her the secret that her grandfather died to save her life, vowing revenge on the God of War who killed him. But upon being summoned to the Immortal kingdom, the God of War seemed determined to keep her out of harm’s way. As threats to her kingdom mount, Liyen will need to determine where her priorities fall.

While there was a lot to like about this standalone, I did not enjoy it as much as Daughter of the Moon Goddess. Tan’s lovely writing was still very much present, and I enjoyed the plot twists, but the plot overall seemed a little scattered.

Content Warnings: violence

This is a 6 star read. I've loved all of her books so far, and this one is just as amazing. If you love Chinese myths, C dramas, enemies to lovers, and sweeping romance. highly, highly recommend

I really enjoyed Immortal! It was such a treat to return to the same world as the Celestial Kingdom series, even though the characters were new. Sue Lynn Tan does a great job of expanding the mythology and bringing fresh perspectives to the universe she created. Her writing is just as beautiful and captivating, and I loved getting to explore more of this magical world from different angles. A must-read for fans of the series!

***Thank you NetGalley, Sue Lynn Tan, and Harper Voyager for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

DNF at 10%

Plot: ★
Characters: ★

I really couldn't with this one.

I stopped midway through chapter 4, so I can't give a review of the book in its entirety. I can, however, give you a list of reasons why I decided to put down this book. If these things bother you while reading, I would not suggest picking up Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan.

1) A terrifying immortal god romantic interest who the female protagonist instantly has the balls to argue with (at the risk of her life and her entire country, of course)
Example a)
"I should be afraid of him-terrified, even-yet anger sparked at his intrusive stare."

Example b)
"How dare he lecture me? I wanted to strike this unfeeling mortal."

2) Moving from wanting to strike/verbally assault the god (who kind of killed her grandfather and could kill her and her entire country at his whim) to maybe lusting after him (within a chapter)
Example a)
"I followed the minister's gaze toward the back of the hall, where my "suits" lounged. Some wore expressions of indifference, a few smiling broadly. Most were likely hauled here by their family elders in hopes of whetting my appetite. They were handsome in the forgettable way, dressed in fine garments, with the languid air of the prosperous. None had the presence of the God of War-an unwelcome thought that I furiously buried."

And that's where I called it quits. I could already tell this book wasn't for me. However, if you are looking for a simple romantasy where you don't have to think too much, or would enjoy the male love interest saying "Who hurt you?" within three chapters, you might like Immortals.

Thank you Sue Lynn Tan, Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 1 star.

I literally loved this book so much that I went out and bought my own copy. Yeah, that's how much I loved it.

The story between the two main characters had me intrigued the entire time, especially since they were kind've an enemies to lovers romance (and I am a sucker for that). I loved their banter, and that it had an actual plot instead of relying entirely on the romance to carry the book. I also appreciate the fact that this was a stand alone book set in a already established universe, but I could follow it without having to have read the series that came before it. It is a stand alone that can actually be understood *on it's own*.

10 out of 10 stars, would recommend and am looking forward to more books from this author.

Also sorry this took so long to get to you - but regardless, I heavily enjoyed the book and have a new favorite author to add to my list!!!

Felt rushed. Where Daughter of the Moon Goddess was a full meal this felt like a snack you would grab at the gas station.
Bummer.

what a fun time i had reading this fantasy romance! we follow liyen, the heir to the kingdom of tianxia, as she ascends her throne. her grandfather risked everything to steal and give her the divine lotus, which would cure her mysterious ailments, but this act betrays the immortal queen. liyen’s kingdom is beholden to the immortals and this conflict puts her in the path of the god of war. but liyen finds the god of war may be more than what is said about him, as they find themselves forming an alliance.🤭

i loved reading this story so much! we have an unpredictable plot, paired with a tension-filled budding romance and a struggle for power. i also really loved following liyen’s journey as she finds her footing in her new role, and in turn, finds herself. the romance is top tier too, with their constant push and pull and banter, but also their soft, vulnerable moments too. ugh, is it already time for a reread?

With the beautiful imagery I've come to expect from Sue Lynn Tan, we're introduced to the small kingdom of Tianxia. They are the mortal guardians of the gateway into the Wuhan mountains, and their city is walled beyond any attack. Or any freedom for them to leave.

When her grandfather risks everything to save her life using a divine lotus, Liyen is swept into a world she's thought too weak to navigate. Her counselors expect her to marry soon, and seek to control her through their betrothal prospects. First though, she must go to the immortal realm, and reaffirm her dedication as Lady of Tianxia. Liyen's anger burns at the immortals, for keeping her people trapped, for claiming to protect them when any conflict between immortals means the lives of her soldiers.

She finds an unlikely ally in the God of War, but can she trust him? Can she fight the draw she feels toward him, and put her kingdom and people first?

This one is so beautiful, the Chinese mythology told in a way that's captivating and mesmerizing. While there were parts already established from Daughter of the Moon Goddess, this blend of the mortal and immortal realm gave us such a new landscape. And the distrust and careful alliances between the mortals and immortals, and how Liyen navigates the world as she discovers it, was so flawlessly done. I feel like the romance is a little more at the center of this story, and I loved watching it develop.

Sue Lynn Tan’s newest book is full of the beautiful, lyrical writing that made me a fan of her work. I love that this book was set in the same world as Daughter of the Moon Goddess so we got to see the world again with new characters.

Both of the MCs were incredibly well written & well-rounded. I loved the growth of the FMC, Liyen, throughout the story as she becomes more confident in herself. Zhangwei, the MMC, was a great counter to her, and I enjoyed seeing him let down his guard and become more relaxed throughout the story.

The plot was complex and rich with its twists and how emotional it was. I loved the political intrigue and watching the politics develop throughout the story.

This was a great standalone from Sue Lynn Tan!
Thank you to Harper Voyager & NetGalley for a copy of this book!

Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan is such a beautifully written story—it feels like stepping into a myth. The characters are layered and emotionally real, especially the way their relationships shift and grow over time. The world is magical and lush, full of celestial courts, ancient powers, and epic stakes, but it still feels intimate and personal. I loved how the story blends action, romance, and mythology without ever losing its heart. It’s the kind of book that leaves you dreaming about its world long after you’ve turned the last page.

Dnf at 41%. I’ve tried to finish this books for months and I just can’t do it. I’m bored. I loved her other series, the Celestial Kingdom, but for whatever reason I just did not vibe with this story.

Another absolutely beautiful story from Sue Lynn Tan. If you enjoyed the Daughter of the Moon Goddess duology, you will fall in love with this one too. This is a standalone book set in the Celestial Kingdom universe. The setting was very atmospheric and dreamy. It brings in various elements of Chinese mythology and philosophy. It is more heavy on the political side than the adventurous side of the fantasy genre. The plot kept me interested but I was here for our main characters. The banter between the FMC and MMC (chef's kiss).

While this was full of classic romantasy tropes that I love ("who hurt you," "touch her and die"), it still felt very unique. We need more standalones like this, I am so burnt out on long series, so this was refreshing.

The cover art- stunning. I purchased the first edition with the pink edges, so beautiful on my shelves. Thank you to NetGalley and for providing a digital ARC of this book.

This story enveloped me in the beautiful, fantasy world and the love interest was sweet. It was a little slow to start for me but more comes out later on in the story that made me need to finish it. This is the perfect story for readers who enjoy and atmospheric world with lovable characters and story to remember. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this title.

Once again Sue Lynn Tan has outdone herself. I absolutely adored the Daughter of the Moon Goddess duology, and I'm happy to say that Immortal is just as enjoyable. I really liked that this book was a bit darker than DotMG. Liyen's friendship with Chengyin was so nice to see, and the realm of the gods was absolutely beautiful.

I’m not going to even pretend I don’t love everything Sue Lynn Tan writes. IMMORTAL was no exception. I love the way she weaves mythology into her stories but also makes it her own as well as crafts mythology within the mythological worlds she made. She gives the back story and world building such richness you feel like you’re living the story with the characters.

There’s nothing about this book that I didn’t love.

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3⭐️

I ended up dnfing this book. I just couldn't get into the story unfortunately. I'm du3re others will enjoy it but it just wasn't for me.

Easily one of the best books ive gotten the opportunity to get my hands on. It captivated me from the very beginning until the last sentence. Listening to it on audio was a bigger treat. Im happy to be able to drive to bookstores and see it happily displayed amongst bookstore reader favorites.

Immortal was a book I was fairly excited for but was unfortunately not for me. I originally picked this up due to the intriguing description and setting - plus the beautiful cover, but I just couldn't get into the story. It took me a few months to finish as I wasn't able to connect with any of the characters. The romance between our two main characters, Liyen and Zhangwei, didn't feel believable to me. There is a plot point at about 75% that revels more about our main characters past which further explains her relationship with the MMC. I wish we would have gotten glimpses of her past earlier in the story (if not the beginning - maybe even a prologue chapter?), as I think it would have been interesting to see her interactions with the other immortals. I may have connected with Liyen more knowing about her past.

Overall I thought the book was ok. I still really liked the setting, and I enjoyed the writing, but I had some issues with not being able to connect with the characters.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Voyager for this eARC in exchange for a honest review!