From New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, comes Sound the Gong , the dazzling, sweeping conclusion to the critically-acclaimed Kingdom of Three duology.
Joan He Books
Having discovered that stories are her favorite kind of art after receiving classical instruction in oil painting, this author explores themes emerging from her studies in psychology and Chinese history. Her writing possesses a unique voice that draws readers into the depths of human experience. She examines the complexities of the world and human nature with precision and empathy. Her debut young adult novel marks a significant contribution to contemporary literature.
Strike The Zither
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Set in the chaotic era of the Xin Dynasty, the story follows Zephyr, a skilled strategist and orphan, as she navigates a fractured realm ruled by a puppet empress and ambitious warlordesses. Serving the last loyal lordess, Zephyr faces moral dilemmas in a treacherous landscape where betrayal is inevitable. Tasked with infiltrating a rival camp, she confronts not only human foes but also divine challenges. This action-packed YA fantasy reimagines the classic Three Kingdoms, emphasizing themes of found family, rivalry, and identity through a fresh female perspective.
Descendant of the crane
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
"Princess Hesina of Yan is thrust into power when her beloved father is murdered, and she's determined to find his killer--whatever the cost"--
The Ones We're Meant to Find
- 375 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Jennifer Besser at Roaring Brook, Macmillan has won at auction North American rights to Joan He's YA novel, The Ones We're Meant to Find. Pitched as We Were Liars meets Black Mirror, the story follows two sisters, one living on a deserted island with little memory of who she was, the other fighting to save an Earth decimated by natural disasters, while believing her sister to be dead. Publication is set for fall 2020; John Cusick at Folio Jr./Folio Literary Management did the two book deal.