A Thousand Li: The First Step

 "Tao Wong brings some Western sensibilities to the genre that make this fantasy more accessible to Western readers unfamiliar with the legends around Chinese internal martial arts...Wu Ying starts as a disgraced peasant of above-average ability, and is repeatedly thrown into perils where he must either adapt and overcome or die. This gives him a sense of accomplishment and humility that many of his peers lack. Wu Ying’s adventures through the Chinese magical academy make for an excellent introduction to the xianxia genre.” — Castalia House (Finland)

"Tao Wong’s The First Step is a lot of fun and I highly recommend it to fans of the progression fantasy sub-genre. Even if you haven’t read any progression fantasy, this would be a good place to start, especially if you love stories set in ancient China! Filled with wonderful worldbuilding and an interesting main character, I think this one is sure to please fans of a number of fantasy genres. I can’t wait to continue the series.” - Fantasy Book Review (United Kingdom)

"This novel is written in the ways western readers of epic fantasies could easily enjoy, both in form and structure, while staying true to the motifs and themes of wuxia stories. This is a great way to introduce the genre, with a relatable main character and conflicts that is very common in the genre.” - 5 Star Review from Goodreads

"Let me just say that I deeply appreciate the protagonist of this story. In creating the character Wu Ying, the author has achieved that sublime balance of the admirable and the relatable.” - 5 Star Review from Amazon

 A Thousand Li is advertised regularly through the Facebook Advertising and Amazon Marketing Services platforms. I also plan to offer promotional pricing on The First Step, ahead of releasing Book 5 in the series, The Second Sect, within the next few months.