The One Who Became the Sun Shining Emperor 1

Two nominations for the Hugo Award. Lambda Award finalist. Locus Award nomination. Two nominations for the Goodreads Choice Awards. Aurealis Award finalist. The One Who Became the Sun reimagines the rise to power of the emperor and founder of the Ming dynasty. To obtain the Heavenly Mandate, the monk woman Zhu will do anything: I refuse to be no one... In 1345, China found itself under the heel of cruel Mongol conquerors. For the starving peasants of the Central Plains, greatness is something that can only be found in legends. The eighth son of the Zhu family, Zhu Chongba, is foretold a great destiny, while his clever and capable second daughter is destined for obscurity. However, after a bandit attack leaves two children orphaned, it is Zhu Chongba who falls into despair and dies. To avoid her own death, the girl assumes her brother's name and identity. She becomes a novice in a monastery and there, driven by a burning desire to survive, discovers that she is capable of anything to avoid the foretold future. After the sanctuary is destroyed for supporting the uprising against Mongol rule, Zhu takes her last chance and claims another destiny — her brother's greatness. MULAN meets THE SONG OF ACHILLES. — Ksenia Khan, prince_datsky A memorable and heartbreaking debut by Parker-Chan — a poetic masterpiece about war, love, and identity… It pierced my heart, then salted and burned the wound. — Shannon Chakrabarti An exhilarating rise to power that will take you from the palace to the village, to the battlefield, in a stunningly vibrant world. Parker-Chan's exquisitely written prose illuminates and adds nuance to the themes of gender, power, and destiny. Instant classic. — K. S. Pakat It is epic, tragic, and magnificent. Something will break in you, but you will remain grateful. — Alix E. Harrow The political intrigues in the novel make Game of Thrones look like child's play. It is full of action and adventure, and even the most serene moments are filled with tension. The handwriting is clear, sharp, and Parker-Chan's style delivers