Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Xiran Jay Zhao

    September 29, 1997

    This author is fulfilling a promise, posing for their author photo in a cow suit as a reminder of a seven-year commitment to friends. This unconventional approach to self-presentation hints at a playful and unique style that likely permeates their writing. Readers can anticipate an author with a distinctive voice, unafraid to break from convention.

    Xiran Jay Zhao
    Iron Widow - Seele in Ketten
    Rise of Legends (Band 1) - Das Erbe des Drachenkaisers
    Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Band 2)
    Iron widow
    Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
    Heavenly Tyrant
    • 2024

      Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Band 2)

      • 525 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Zetian, now ruler of Chang'an, must balance dangerous politics with her quest for revenge in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow, a blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction. Having reclaimed her homeland from the Hunduns and learned the true nature of the gods, Iron Widow Zetian returns to Chang'an with Emperor-General Qin Zheng to rule together and attempt to deconstruct the corrupt and misogynist system that plagues the country. However, she must not only contend with political unrest and continued Hundun attacks but also with the gods themselves, who hold Li Shimin's life in their hands and seek to control Zetian as their puppet. Dangerous forces seek to undermine Zetian at every turn. Can she enact positive changes as a fair and just ruler, and change the system from within? Or will she be forced to rely on fear and violence, and succumb to her darker instincts, becoming almost as corrupt as Chang'an's previous rulers, in her quest for vengeance? Find out in this highly-anticipated sequel to Iron Widow, a #1 New York Times bestseller![Bokinfo].

      Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow, Band 2)
    • 2024

      Heavenly Tyrant

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      In a world of political intrigue and personal loss, Zetian rises to power in Huaxia, facing a formidable enemy and a dangerous ally. Together, they must navigate a corrupt system while balancing truth and deception. As threats loom, Zetian struggles to lead justly or risk succumbing to vengeance and fear.

      Heavenly Tyrant
    • 2022

      'Fast-paced, furiously funny and utterly fantastic.' A.F. Steadman 'Culture and technology clash as Zachary Ying takes adventure to a new level!' Kwame Mbalia Percy Jackson meets Yu-Gi-Oh in this hilarious, action-packed fantasy adventure. Zachary Ying has never had much chance to learn about his Chinese heritage. So when he's chosen to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission, he is woefully unprepared. As a result, the emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack's body and binds to his AR gaming headset instead. With the legendary tyrant yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to steal magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth. Using his newfound water dragon powers, can Zack complete the mission in time to save the mortal world?

      Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
    • 2021

      Iron widow

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.1(80516)Add rating

      Chinese history and mecha sci-fi combine in this dazzling YA retelling

      Iron widow