Descendant of the Crane by Joan He

Descendant of the Crane

Joan He

400 pages • first pub 2019 (view editions)

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For readers drawn to court intrigue fantasy centered on the moral cost of truth in a kingdom built on lies. Ideal if you crave measured pacing, layered worldbuilding, and a tense, cerebral atmosphere where every revelation cuts deeper.

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Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own. Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk the responsibilities of the crown, but when her beloved father is murdered, she's thrust into power, suddenly the queen of an unstable kingdo...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 4,103 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 78%

adventurous: 69%

tense: 51%

emotional: 48%

dark: 35%

challenging: 21%

sad: 15%

reflective: 12%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 5%

informative: 1%

Pace

17% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

27% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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