By: Zhao, Xiran Jay
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Oneworld Publications
Date of Publication: 08/09/22
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780861542116
Dimensions in mm: 129 x 199 x 33
Description: Instant?New York Times?No.1 Bestseller. A YA?Pacific Rim?meets the Handmaid's Tale retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. I have no faith in love. Love cannot save me. I choose vengeance. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises - giant transforming robots that battle aliens beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that their female co-pilots are expected to serve as concubines and often die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, her plan is to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But after miraculously surviving her first battle, Zetian sets her sights on a mightier goal. The time has come to stop more girls from being sacrificed. `This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.' Chloe Gong`Raging against the patriarchy in spectacular style.'?Observer, best books of the year`Zetian is unstoppable, and I dare you not to cheer her on.' Elizabeth Lim, author of?Spin the DawnA New York Times bestseller, Oct 10 2021
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Oneworld Publications
Date of Publication: 08/09/22
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780861542116
Dimensions in mm: 129 x 199 x 33
Description: Instant?New York Times?No.1 Bestseller. A YA?Pacific Rim?meets the Handmaid's Tale retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. I have no faith in love. Love cannot save me. I choose vengeance. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises - giant transforming robots that battle aliens beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that their female co-pilots are expected to serve as concubines and often die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, her plan is to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But after miraculously surviving her first battle, Zetian sets her sights on a mightier goal. The time has come to stop more girls from being sacrificed. `This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.' Chloe Gong`Raging against the patriarchy in spectacular style.'?Observer, best books of the year`Zetian is unstoppable, and I dare you not to cheer her on.' Elizabeth Lim, author of?Spin the DawnA New York Times bestseller, Oct 10 2021