Find more of my free book-related designs here.Godspeed, friends, as you make your way through all of the intrigue and reveals of this novel. Speaking of betrayals, this book has taught me to never trust again. Although Hesina’s father was never physically present in the novel, his decisions and his mentorship guided the novel through twists and turns.īut in trying time, truth is the first thing we betray.

While the coming-of-age meets weight-of-destiny is a common narrative structure in fantasy, I loved how it was written in this book – especially because so much of it was focused on family and its complicated ties. I grew up watching c-drama featuring court intrigues and warring concubines, so seeing Descendant of the Crane play with and subvert these tropes was an absolute delight. Rulers sacrifice their own.”Ī++ leadership advice, would follow to the ends of the earth. They are made for iPhone XS, but should fit most smartphones.Please do not edit, repost, redistribute the images.The phone wallpapers are free for your personal use only.Characters and quotes belong to the brilliant Joan He.I have a new phone now, so these are larger than the ones I’ve always made ❤ Bring those two things together and I simply can’t help myself. The book is endlessly quotable and so vivid in imageries. He builds her fantastical world and characters by methodically weaving and layering details until the reader is completely enthralled by and entangled in the story.I knew that I would make a graphics post for this book as soon as I saw the cover.

As Hesina tries to collect the evidence she needs to make her case, she must overcome even more obstacles: a mother who despises her, a kingdom on the brink of war and revelations that make her question everything.Ī highly recommended read for fantasy fans, Descendant of the Crane is thrilling, but not in a nonstop-action kind of way. As difficult as that task alone would be, she must also convince the rest of the realm that he did not die of natural causes but was murdered. He’s ability to weave all these cultural touchstones and pieces of inspiration into a coherent and compelling story speaks volumes about her skills and future as an author.ĭescendant of the Crane opens as 17-year-old Princess Hesina of Yan embarks on a mission to find the assassin who recently murdered her father. The story unveils a world with echoes of ancient Chinese dynasties, a plot driven by mystery and intrigue, a healthy dose of fantasy and characters that are reminiscent of heroes and villains found in fairy tales.

Joan He’s debut young adult novel, Descendant of the Crane, defies YA fantasy expectations.

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