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The Celestial Kingdom Duology is one of my favourite series of all time, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is such an incredibly beautiful work of fantasy literature and Heart of the Sun Warrior is the perfect sequel. So I was absolutely thrilled to hear that we would be returning one more time to the lives of Xingyin, Wenzhi, and Liwei, as well as the rest of the cast of the duology.

Throughout the three parts of Tales of the Celestial Kingdom, we peek into small snippets of time that we weren't privy to in the main series. A rescue heist with Shuxiao, the prequel of Chang'e and Houyi, and the epilogue of Xingyin's sabbatical to the mortal realm.

I think my favourite story here was probably Houyi versus the Sunbirds. It truly felt like a magical, mythic retelling of a foundational story. Why is there only one sun, when there were once ten legendary Sunbirds? Because of a great sacrifice made by one mortal man in a desperate attempt to save the world.

Overall, these short stories serve to flesh out the wonderful and beautiful world of the Celestial Kingdom and give us just a few more moments with the characters we grew to love in the main books. And the illustrations of this physical edition are genuinely some of the most gorgeous art pieces I've ever seen in a book. Kelly Chong really knocked it out of the park with this one, I hope to see more collaborations with her and Sue Lynn Tan in the future!

If you liked the duology, you'll love this. I love Tans writing style and will read anything she puts out!

Sue Lynn Tan delivers a compelling compilation of stories that delve into the intricate timelines surrounding the Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun warrior. This concise yet powerful narrative sheds light on key moments, offering clarity and answers to lingering questions from the duology.

This collection of stories provided a lot of context and filled in some gaps from the original duology. I liked seeing some scenes in characters' pasts, as well as what they're up to after the ending of Heart of the Sun Warrior. I love these characters and this world so much, and I'm excited for the next installment in this world.

I really enjoyed this book. I hope the author continues to write more books in the future. I can't wait to see what this author releases in the future.

A collection of short stories that brings us back to the Celestial Kingdom and expands the world we already know and love. Told from the POVs of various characters and spanning the time before, during, and after the original duology, it’s a beautiful way to honor Xingyin’s journey while still letting us return to the world for a little while.

These short stories filled my soul in a way that I never knew I wanted or needed after reading the original duology. It is truly the perfect complement to Xingyin’s story by allowing us to see her parents meet and fall in love, to see the story we know from completely different perspectives, and providing us with an epilogue that is truly just a sweet indulgence I never expected.

In addition to some beautiful stories, this collection also features gorgeous illustrations by Kelly Chong. They are placed throughout the book and are a wonderful complement to Tan’s words, bringing the stories to life in a completely different way.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher for free and have voluntarily written this review.

If you loved the duology, then this return to a beloved world will feel like coming home. I'm not always sold on companion novels, but this one felt like so much more.

I loved this book and all these little stories, that take place in one of my favorite fantasy worlds! The Daughter of the Moon Goddess duology is one of my favorites and this was so nice to be back in that world with some amazing characters! I can't wait to read more books from Sue Lynn Tan!


Sorry for the late feedback! I am just catching up on reviews after dealing with some health issues!

This book is beautiful! The dust jacket and artwork are gorgeous. I enjoyed stepping back into the Daughter of the Moon Goddess world, but I definitely enjoyed some stories more than others. Some of them were so brief that they didn't add much to the overall picture. And I didn't care much about a couple of the characters, so their stories didn't pull me on much. But overall this was worth reading if you've read the Daughter of the Moon Goddess duology beforehand!

This was a very intriguing and dreamy story! I really enjoyed the world-building and the main character. I felt like some of the writing was a bit clunky, and about halfway through, I caught myself skimming more than properly reading it head-first like I had been in the beginning. I am very appreciative for this Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc.

I hate that it took me a bit to get to this book. I remember loving the series, but I don’t remember too much of what happened. These stories made me want to reread it all over again. I loved all of them. I was crying, remembering certain things. It’s just as beautifully written as the other books. I own the Fairyloot edition and am so glad I do.

As a huge fan of Sue Lynn Tan's Celestial Kingdom duology, I was thrilled to dive back into this enchanting world through "Tales of the Celestial Kingdom." This collection of short stories, both previously published and original, reminded me why I fell in love with the series in the first place.
Exploring the perspectives of beloved characters like Chang'e, Shuxiao, Liwei, and Wenzhi, these tales weave together seamlessly, adding depth and richness to the already captivating world. The stories span the past, present, and future of the duology, offering new insights and adventures that left me yearning for more.
Sue Lynn Tan's writing remains as spellbinding as ever, and the beautiful illustrations by Kelly Chong only enhance the magical atmosphere. For fans of the series, "Tales of the Celestial Kingdom" is an absolute must-read, a perfect companion that will transport you back to the Immortal Realm and leave you utterly enchanted once more.

If you need another hit after the series ended, then this sweetness will return you to the high gotten from the og series. Gah I am so happy I got to read this!

After leaving the Celestial Kingdom I was heartbroken but this was such a great way to stay in the world. I love the way Sue Lynn Tan writes and I cannot wait to read more.

Tan’s writing is still decadent and like a fairytale, and these stories (told from perspectives other than our main character Xingyin) add extra context and depth to the duology.

This book was the icing on top of a beautiful duology! I absolutely loved being able to get more details on the backstory and see things from other characters point of views like Chang’e, Houyi, Liwei and Wenzhi. It offered even more depth to the story. The epilogue at the end made my heart so full, too. Beautifully done!

This was, as expected, beautiful and wonderful and everything I wanted it to be. The Celestial Kingdom duology is one of my favorites and I'm glad I got to experience more of Sue Lynn Tan's world. Also, the illustrations were incredible.

I ride hard for The Celestial Kingdom duology, so I was thrilled to return to the Immortal Realm in this short story collection. However, beyond the basic enjoyment of being back with the characters I love and getting new perspectives on events, the stories themselves left me wanting. Nothing felt additive or insightful in any meaningful way. This is not to say the collection is bad, but it felt superfluous and noticeably flimsy compared to jam-packed storytelling of the duology.

I loved this little book returning to the world of the Celestial Kingdom. Throughout the duology, different scenes and past stories were mentioned that we only received a glimpse of and this book takes the time to return you to the world and share the details of those stories to provide the full picture. I really enjoyed seeing the different POV’s as well and would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loved the duology and wanted those additional back stories!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon | Harper Voyager for an E-ARC copy of this book!

Considering the length of the two other books in this universe, I really thought this was going to be longer. It's 9 short stories, and none of them feel particularly fleshed out to me. My favorite ones were the first two, that focused mainly on the relationship between Chang'e and Houyi. They were such an interesting couple from the original books, and I really wanted to see more of them. I think that's why I wanted this book to be longer and was expecting it to me. This probably would have been better suited as a bunch of smaller stories posted on the authors website, as I've seen others do before.