June CL Tan is the author of the international bestselling Jade Fire Gold and the Darker by Four duology. A Singaporean raised on a diet of teh tarik, classic books, and wuxia movies, she enjoys telling stories that draw on both the traditional and modern to create something fresh to the eye but familiar to the heart.
Praise for Jade Fire Gold:
" [A] smoldering romance takes place against the backdrop of themes
of duality and complementarity in nature, trauma and revenge,
self-sacrifice, truth in history, and the fight for a better
future... A magic-filled debut that will leave readers eager for
more from this author." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"[A]
thrilling debut. Effective worldbuilding and vivid imagery suck the
reader in to Tan's high-fantasy, Chinese folklore-inspired world. A
strong cast of supporting characters rounds out a book rooted in
themes of power and imperialism."
- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"From sweeping deserts to
thrashing seas, JADE FIRE GOLD is adventure at its finest. Yet in
between its pages you'll also find a tender spirit and beautifully
rendered story that honors the great wuxia epics. Jin Yong would be
proud."
- Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of Descendant of the
Crane and The Ones We're Meant to Find."An epic adventure! Ahn and
Altan steal off the pages with their delicious banter, and into
readers' hearts with their resilience and courage."
- Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of SPIN THE DAWN
and SO THIS IS LOVE"A spectacularly crafted world. Jade Fire Gold
breathes new air into old mythology, bringing an utterly fresh lens
to a classic story. With gripping storytelling that depicts a
perilous adventure, June CL Tan has brightened up YA fantasy."
- Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent
Delights"With a brilliant mix of Chinese mythology, action, humor,
and slow-burn romance, Darker By Four is a thrilling contemporary
fantasy that breathes new life to the fantasy genre. If you're
ready for an epic journey into a world where dark secrets unfold
and the line between monsters and humanity blurs, Darker By Four
awaits you!" - Aiden Thomas, NY Times bestselling author of
Cemetery Boys and The Sunbearer Trials"A thrilling urban fantasy
set in an imaginative realm where the Chinese underworld crashes
into a modern city. Darker By Four is an action-packed anime fever
dream and I need the sequel now!" - Judy I. Lin, #1 NYT bestselling
author of A Magic Steeped in Poison"Recommend this to fans of Neal
Shusterman's Arc of a Scythe series or to readers of the Sandman
graphic novels." - Booklist"A darkly exhilarating ride rich with
unraveling secrets and intrigue." - Kirkus Reviews (starred
review)"This slick, stylish fantasy offers an exciting narrative,
fascinating world-building, and characters that tug on the
heartstrings." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
(starred review)"A book that deserves both its own anime adaptation
and a spot on the shelves of any library with fantasy-loving
teens." - School Library Journal (starred review)"I adored this!
Darker By Four is a rich and vividly drawn world of revenants,
exorcists, death gods and stolen magic. Rui, Zizi, Yiran and Nikai
will all be your new favorite characters in this thrilling new
fantasy from June CL Tan." - Vanessa Len, internationally
bestselling author of Only a Monster and Never a Hero"June CL Tan
excels at writing tactile worlds and ensemble casts, and nowhere is
this more evident than in Darker by Four. If you ever wanted a book
that reads like a comfort anime that also isn't afraid to skewer
you with angst and explosive fight sequences, then look no
further." - Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones
We're Meant To Find"You'll want to dive headfirst into Tan's world
of bloodthirsty revenants and teen exorcists grappling with love,
betrayal, and the relentless desire for revenge. With nods to dark
fantasy anime and Chinese folklore, Darker By Four is the
jaw-dropping start to a stunning new series." - Axie Oh, New York
Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and
XOXO"A complete page-turner of a fantasy! Full of reapers and
exorcists, family legacies and life-long grudges, readers will find
it hard to decide who to root for. The full cast of beautifully
dynamic characters with hidden pasts and dangerous secrets will
keep you guessing until the end. Thrilling and Riveting!" - Kat
Cho, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Fox and Once Upon
a K-Prom"Tan expertly weaves together a world of darkly dangerous
fantasy with achingly real friendships and a simmering romance in
Darker by Four. Those who gravitate toward mythological twists and
pulse-pounding action will surely enjoy this jewel of a book." -
Sophie Kim, author of Last of the TalonsDarker by Four is a fresh
and fast-paced fantasy that grabs you by the throat. Both ruthless
and tender, this book leads you through a perilous world of death
while grounding you in raw emotions--the desire to prove ourselves,
protect those we love, and seek our destiny. - Kylie Lee Baker,
author of The Keeper of Night"Brutal and beautiful, June Tan's
debut is a force. JADE FIRE GOLD was a gripping adventure I
couldn't put down."
- Hafsah Faizal, New York Times bestselling author of We Hunt the
Flame"Epic in every sense of the word, Jade Fire Gold is a fantasy
as beautiful as it is sweeping. June CL Tan's world sings with
magic on each page, populated with characters readers will cheer
and cry for in equal measure."
- Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times Bestselling Author of A Song of
Wraiths and Ruin"A rich fantasy world and complex, intricately
drawn characters makes JADE FIRE GOLD an addictive story that is
impossible to put down. June CL Tan is a stunning new debut and one
to watch."
- Swati Teerdhala, Author of The Tiger At Midnight seriesAddictive
and immersive, June C.L. Tan's JJade Fire Gold transported me
straight to the desert and kept me there right up until the final
page. A spectacular debut full of adventure, magic and heart--I
can't wait to see what comes next from this talented new voice in
YA fantasy!
- Lynette Noni, #1 bestselling author of The Prison Healer"A
complex and intriguing world based on Chinese mythology... [for]
those who love larger-than-life stakes."
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Tan's richly
imagined, magical debut will leave readers breathless."
- Booklist
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