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The Heavens We Defy
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Expected 16 Feb 27A love between a goddess and a mortal ignites a dangerous clash that could destroy both heaven and earth in this star-crossed enemies-to-lovers duology opener from Tiffany Wang. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and Six Crimson Cranes!
Ailan has many older sisters, but Xifei is the one she loves most—and the one she’s secretly betrayed. So when her sister vanishes from the Heavens, Ailan is willing to cross the entire mortal realm if only to bring her back, no matter the cost.
Kai despises immortals. Marked forever by the god who stole his brother’s life, he’s spent every day since chasing vengeance. They say immortals cannot be killed, he’s determined to prove them wrong.
When Ailan descends from the Heavens searching for her sister, Kai seizes his chance, offering to guide her to an oracle who might help, all while hiding a darker plan. But their journey through the Middle Kingdom pulls them into the deadly schemes of tyrants and demons. And as betrayal gives way to something far more dangerous, Ailan and Kai will have to decide what matters most—revenge, loyalty… or each other.
A Sister She’d Burn the Realms Ailan betrayed the one person she loves most—now she’ll cross realms to get her back.Sworn to Vengeance, Ruined by Kai's swore to destroy immortals, so why is he falling for one?Allies of Convenience Meets Uninvited Ailan needs his help, Kai wants her revenge on her kind … what could go wrong?
Ailan has many older sisters, but Xifei is the one she loves most—and the one she’s secretly betrayed. So when her sister vanishes from the Heavens, Ailan is willing to cross the entire mortal realm if only to bring her back, no matter the cost.
Kai despises immortals. Marked forever by the god who stole his brother’s life, he’s spent every day since chasing vengeance. They say immortals cannot be killed, he’s determined to prove them wrong.
When Ailan descends from the Heavens searching for her sister, Kai seizes his chance, offering to guide her to an oracle who might help, all while hiding a darker plan. But their journey through the Middle Kingdom pulls them into the deadly schemes of tyrants and demons. And as betrayal gives way to something far more dangerous, Ailan and Kai will have to decide what matters most—revenge, loyalty… or each other.
A Sister She’d Burn the Realms Ailan betrayed the one person she loves most—now she’ll cross realms to get her back.Sworn to Vengeance, Ruined by Kai's swore to destroy immortals, so why is he falling for one?Allies of Convenience Meets Uninvited Ailan needs his help, Kai wants her revenge on her kind … what could go wrong?
368 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication February 16, 2027
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Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I like to thank Edelweiss and the publisher for allowing me a read.
I love Chinese dramas, Xianxia over Wuxia. I do enjoy stories where a group of people come together and fight against an evil, developing feelings or strengthening ties.
This is part one of a story about two immortals that come down to earth, looking for their sister. Knowing little besides her last whereabouts, and that a feisty / angry mortal man may have bad intentions, they demand to be taken to someone who can find her. The mortal man however has previous dealings with the immortals and wants revenge, so he agrees with hidden intentions.
The characters (the group they form - two immortals, him, a girl with a secret, and a guy who may or may not killed his father) are an interesting group. Everyone has their own reasons for going and the secrets and unsaid things is what kept me going. Little by little the story is teased out and like true Chinese dramas, the reveals are astounding and wrack the group.
I loved the villain, I loved the sub-villains too. Their reasons are while justified are extreme and not quite so focused on a particular person (or persons). The ending had me wide eyed, wondering how the group will be going forward and what it meant for our immortal and mortal who developed feelings only to be torn apart by the reveal (or reveals).
Whatever comes, I'm a willing reader for book two.
I love Chinese dramas, Xianxia over Wuxia. I do enjoy stories where a group of people come together and fight against an evil, developing feelings or strengthening ties.
This is part one of a story about two immortals that come down to earth, looking for their sister. Knowing little besides her last whereabouts, and that a feisty / angry mortal man may have bad intentions, they demand to be taken to someone who can find her. The mortal man however has previous dealings with the immortals and wants revenge, so he agrees with hidden intentions.
The characters (the group they form - two immortals, him, a girl with a secret, and a guy who may or may not killed his father) are an interesting group. Everyone has their own reasons for going and the secrets and unsaid things is what kept me going. Little by little the story is teased out and like true Chinese dramas, the reveals are astounding and wrack the group.
I loved the villain, I loved the sub-villains too. Their reasons are while justified are extreme and not quite so focused on a particular person (or persons). The ending had me wide eyed, wondering how the group will be going forward and what it meant for our immortal and mortal who developed feelings only to be torn apart by the reveal (or reveals).
Whatever comes, I'm a willing reader for book two.
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July 11, 2026With Inferno duology being one of my fave duologies ever, I cannot wait for this!!
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