A lyrical debut fantasy inspired by Korean myth and history. Set in the Three Kingdoms period of ancient Korea. First in the Celestial Lore Trilogy.
A lowly riverland girl with latent aquatic powers is torn from her drought-ravaged village and forced to serve corrupt nobles on a glittering palatial lake at the heart of her country’s capital where an ancient power stirs, seeking to destroy all.
A story of resistance, survival and courage. For fans of R.F. Kuang’s THE POPPY WAR and Samantha Shannon’s THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE. WHEN THE BLUE MOON WAKES retells Korean history and mythology with lyricism, originality and feeling, making it ideal supplementary reading to Hwang Sok-Yung’s PRINCESS BARI.
“I was so caught up by the propulsive narrative I read the whole second half in one sitting...I love the descriptions of the world but also how the story keeps moving along briskly. I totally screamed at the end, wanting more!”
- Shelley Parker-Chan, author of SHE WHO BECAME SUN“This debut has it all: myth, intrigue, misfits, power–all strung together with lyrical prose and lush world-building worthy of the best sagas. Not to be missed!”
- C.S. Pacat, author of the CAPTIVE PRINCE and DARK RISE Trilogies
“Vivid, immersive and gripping, When the Blue Moon Wakes enthralls with a lushly drawn Ancient Korea and loveable characters full of wit and charm. An utterly captivating read.”
- Vanessa Len, author of the ONLY A MONSTER trilogy“With political intrigue, conspiracy, and fearsome monsters, I was gripped from start to finish. A thoroughly immersive read that will leave readers wanting more!”
- Ann Sei Lin, author of REBEL SKIES“When the Blue Moon Wakes was like stepping into a Korea of the past. The rich descriptions and flowing narrative takes us on Shin-young’s journey from fisherman to runaway, prisoner to punter. The magical elements and tidbits of historical references make for a rich, exciting story with the ingredients for a fantastic saga. I can’t wait for book two!”
- Poppy Kuroki, author of GATE TO KAGOSHIMA