“Is that what people do? Talk incessantly about the lovers they long to see again? Hang on to every word they say? Make sacrifices that others would deem foolish?”
~ JUNE CL TAN, JADE FIRE GOLD~
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Today I'm lucky enough to hold a blog tour for Jade Fire Gold. JFG was one of my most anticipated books this year and y'all...it DID NOT disappoint!! Before we dive into the details, take a good look at this beautiful cover!
SYNOPSIS
Content Warnings: self-harm (gouging, eye horror; non-graphic), child abuse (physical, verbal, emotional manipulation/gaslighting), parent death (implied, off-page), character deaths mentions and descriptions of fantasy/magical violence (blood, war, political violence), mentions and descriptions of physical symptoms that might be triggering to those with emetophobia
Girls of Paper and Fire meets The Tiger at Midnight in June CL Tan’s stunning debut, inspired by Chinese mythology, with rich magic and an epic slow-burn romance.
In an empire on the brink of war . . .
Ahn is no one, with no past and no family.
Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child.
When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way to finally unlock her past and understand her arcane magical abilities.
But they may have to pay a far deadlier price than either could have imagined.
Ferocious action, shadowy intrigue, and a captivating romance collide in June CL Tan’s debut, a stunning homage to the Xianxia novel with a tender, beating heart, perfect for fans of The Bone Witch and We Hunt the Flame.
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One winner will receive a finished copy of Jade Fire Gold.
The giveaway starts on October 11th and ends on October 18th!
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REVIEW
Ahn fights with poverty daily in a tiny village which is mostly unforgotten in their huge empire. Altan is a boy who has lost everything except his want for vengeance. And in what he needs to win his vengeance is the help from the fabled Life Stealer. The story follows the both of them, tied together with destiny, as they go on to save their kingdom.
The book has so many C-Drama vibes! I loved it. The world-building was superb, and I know I am definitely not the only one who got the vibes of Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender in Altan. I loved the chemistry and dynamic that casually and easily grew between Altan and Ahn. The story felt a bit slow-paced, but not boring. However, I really hoped we had more of Leiye and Tai Shun! There was so much potential in there!
Above all, Jade Fire Gold was an interesting and enjoyable story. The characters were well spread out and their development was tangible. I think the only reason I am giving this a 5 is that I wished to have more Leiye-Tai Shun content? Otherwise, the story was something I would see in a C-Drama. I haven’t watched “Untamed” but I don’t know why this story gave me “Untamed” vibes!!
So, yeah, I give this read 4/5 stars!
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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO BUY THE BOOK ASAP!
Book Links:
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jade-fire-gold-june-cl-tan/1138598416?ean=9780063056367
Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Jade-Fire-Gold-June-CL-Tan/9780063056367?ref=grid-view&qid=1631305148015&sr=1-1
Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/jade-fire-gold/9780063056367-item.html?ref=isbn-search
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
June CL Tan grew up in Singapore where she was raised on a diet of classic books and wuxia movies, caffeine and congee. After obtaining three degrees, she decided she had enough of academia. Thankfully, those degrees were somewhat related to telling stories and now, she resides in New York City, writing under the watchful eye of her crafty cat. Jade Fire Gold is her debut novel. You can contact her at her:
Website: https://www.junecltan.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/junescribbles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junescribbles/
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Check out the other amazing bloggers and bookstagrammers who are also a part of this tour: https://tbrandbeyondtours.com/2021/09/18/tour-schedule-jade-fire-gold-by-june-cl-tan/
Such good words for a debut novel. Must be interesting 👀