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- Preorder now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last―featuring a gold foiled cover, gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, as well as exclusive metallic ink patterned endpapers and unique foiled front and back case stamps.
- About the Author: ANN LIANG is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of the critically acclaimed YA novels This Time It's Real, If You Could See the Sun, and I Hope This Doesn't Find You.
- 336 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
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Preorder now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last―featuring a gold foiled cover, gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, as well as exclusive metallic ink patterned endpapers and unique foiled front and back case stamps. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover.
"Exquisite and devastating. It won't fail to move you." --Shelley Parker-Chan, #1 bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi's beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue--convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and avenge her sister's murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy, seduce their immoral king, and weaken them from within. Trained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing emotion, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect blade. But she knows Fanli can see through every deception she masters, the attraction between them burning away any falsehoods. Once inside the enemy palace, Xishi finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king's advisors while the king himself shows her great affection. Despite his gentleness, a brutality lurks and Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. But the higher Xishi climbs in the Wu court, the farther she and Fanli have to fall--and if she is unmasked as a traitor, she will bring both kingdoms down. "Stunning and heart-rending." --Chloe Gong, #1 bestselling author of Immortal LongingsReview Quotes
"Nobody does yearning and sacrifice better than the Chinese classics, and Liang has given us a new classic that achingly captures the will of kings, the intelligence of women, and the heartbreak of war. Exquisite and devastating. It won't fail to move you." -Shelley Parker-Chan, #1 Sunday Times Bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun and He Who Drowned the World
"Ann Liang has fashioned an elegant historical epic, honouring the ingenuity of women in the face of impossible odds. With impeccable pacing, evocative prose, and a romance that had my heart in a vice, A Song to Drown Rivers will call you onward, page by page, until you reach its devastating end." - Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree
"By turns searingly ambitious and heartbreakingly intimate, A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS is an incisive, intricately crafted examination of power, politics, and what we'll become for those we love. This story swept me away." -Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief "Ann Liang doesn't simply capture Xishi's indescribable beauty; she transcends it. An emotional odyssey that you'll want to read again and again--the first time with your heart in your throat, and every time after to savor each stolen look and word." - Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find "Poignant and devastating, A Song to Drown Rivers is filled with yearning, a breathtaking story that examines, with both gentleness and relentless honesty, those caught up in the violent ambitions of people in power." - Andrea Stewart, internationally bestselling author of The Drowning Empire trilogy "Exquisite, riveting, heart-wrenching. Prepare to be swept away by the beautiful writing, forbidden love and complex characters, that have you rooting for them against the odds." -Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess
"Liang shines an intimate light on the legendary Xishi, whose beauty is both boon and burden, and whose journey from naive peasant to reluctant hero--and perhaps, calculating villain--spins a devastatingly romantic tale of survival and sacrifice amidst the rise and fall of empires." -June CL Tan, internationally bestselling author of Jade Fire Gold and Darker By Four "If you are looking for a book that reads like a historical c-drama, then look no further. A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS is just the book you need. Ann Liang's mesmerizing prose, coupled with a poignant love story, weaves a tale of love, revenge, and grief that will leave you breathless." -June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace
About the Author
ANN LIANG is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of the critically acclaimed YA novels This Time It's Real, If You Could See the Sun, and I Hope This Doesn't Find You. Her books have sold into over twenty foreign territories. Born in Beijing, she grew up traveling back and forth between China and Australia, but somehow ended up with an American accent. She now lives in Melbourne, where she can be found making overambitious to-do lists and having profound conversations with her pet labradoodle about who's a good dog.Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.12 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 336
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ann Liang
Theme: Historical
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2024
TCIN: 90979490
UPC: 9781250289469
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-7862
Origin: Made in the USA
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I enjoyed this book so much more than I expected to, especially considering the fact that I bought it 95% for its cover and sprayed edges, and 5% because I knew it would fit the prompt for a reading challenge I was doing. I will say that this book read a bit like a YA or New Adult novel, which is not typically my favorite genre to read. When I got to the end and read about the author, I learned that her previous books were YA books, so it made total sense why it read the way it did. That said, the story within its pages was captivating. It kept my interest throughout, and I devoured it in under 36 hours (on work days, mind you). I wasn’t familiar with the Asian myth that this book was based on, but I will definitely be researching it now. The characters were all really interesting to me, and they were so well-written that I even found myself feeling sympathetic towards one of the villains. I really appreciated the bigger message behind the book (which I won’t share here, as it’s sort of a spoiler), and I was totally surprised by an unexpected twist. I thought this was an excellent read and I would absolutely recommend it to others.
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Jane83 - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I could not put this book down. It is going on my reread list 😆
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Candice H - 7 months ago
I absolutely loved everything about this book. It’s a beautifully written story about two warring kingdoms. A young girl is sent to seduce the king of the Wu kingdom, learn his secrets, plans and destroy his kingdom from the inside. It’s historical fiction at its finest with espionage, intrigue, war and forbidden love. I couldn’t put this book down!