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THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘BURSTING WITH PERSONALITY’ XIRAN JAY ZHAO
‘ABSOLUTELY ROOTING FOR LADY JING FOREVER’ HANNAH KANER
‘THE MUST-READ DEBUT’ TASHA SURI
‘A GRITTY, GLITTERING TALE’ SAARA EL-ARIFI
A richly told adult fantasy debut teeming with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.
Half vampire, half fox-spirit, and all trouble, Lady Jing has never belonged anywhere. As the King of Hell’s ward, she has spent the past ninety years dodging taunts from vicious courtiers and trying – and failing – to control her temper.
So when she overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless pearl, she seizes her chance to expose them.
With the help of gentle mortal Tony Lee, Jing embarks on a chase for intel, through Hell and into jazz-age Shanghai. But when her hijinks put Tony in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or a chance for tenderness – and maybe even love . . .
READERS LOVE SHANGHAI IMMORTAL
‘Oh Lady Jing…. she’s rude, crude and has had enough of everyone’s dabian. I loved her immediately‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured this book in two days, I loved the pace of action, the snarky comments, and the characters in general’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Lots of laugh out loud characterisations and twists on traditional representations of the Celestials and Immortals, Foxes, Dragons and vampires’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was so much fun! It’s fast, it doesn’t take itself too serious, it’s amusing. I had such a great time reading this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow… I am honestly speechless as to how amazed I was throughout the book!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘BURSTING WITH PERSONALITY’ XIRAN JAY ZHAO
‘ABSOLUTELY ROOTING FOR LADY JING FOREVER’ HANNAH KANER
‘THE MUST-READ DEBUT’ TASHA SURI
‘A GRITTY, GLITTERING TALE’ SAARA EL-ARIFI
A richly told adult fantasy debut teeming with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.
Half vampire, half fox-spirit, and all trouble, Lady Jing has never belonged anywhere. As the King of Hell’s ward, she has spent the past ninety years dodging taunts from vicious courtiers and trying – and failing – to control her temper.
So when she overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless pearl, she seizes her chance to expose them.
With the help of gentle mortal Tony Lee, Jing embarks on a chase for intel, through Hell and into jazz-age Shanghai. But when her hijinks put Tony in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or a chance for tenderness – and maybe even love . . .
READERS LOVE SHANGHAI IMMORTAL
‘Oh Lady Jing…. she’s rude, crude and has had enough of everyone’s dabian. I loved her immediately‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured this book in two days, I loved the pace of action, the snarky comments, and the characters in general’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Lots of laugh out loud characterisations and twists on traditional representations of the Celestials and Immortals, Foxes, Dragons and vampires’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was so much fun! It’s fast, it doesn’t take itself too serious, it’s amusing. I had such a great time reading this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow… I am honestly speechless as to how amazed I was throughout the book!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Reviews
A love letter to Chinese mythology, Shanghai Immortal is a compulsive read that will have you laughing and gasping at once. Lady Jing is delightfully irreverent and charming as she takes us on a wicked, exciting adventure through hell. With skillful worldbuilding and attentive prose, Chao has crafted the delectable fantasy feast you've been waiting for!
This outstanding debut grips you from the first page and doesn't let go. With characters that leap off the page and a compelling story filled with fantastical creatures, Chao has crafted something so utterly original and delightful I couldn't help but fall in love. Shanghai Immortal is a stellar start to what should be an incredible series
A wildly inventive and moving romp that goes through the mortal and immortal realms of China, with an endearing and tumultuous main character
A wildly inventive and moving romp that goes through the mortal and immortal realms of China, with an endearing and tumultuous main character
Thrilling to the very last page, Shanghai Immortal is an immersive and exuberant journey through the dazzling realms of the wicked and the divine. And there's no better guide through worlds both mortal and immortal than Lady Jing-her razor-sharp wit and tongue is sure to captivate any reader, by force if necessary!
An absolutely delightful romp of a book. It's impossible not to be charmed by Lady Jing as she gets up to shenanigans in mortal and hell Shanghai. I was entranced from start to finish
Charmingly irreverent and led by a protagonist bursting with personality, Shanghai Immortal brings a hilarious fresh spin on the deep lore of Chinese mythology, tinged with a dash of unexpected sweetness
A sparkling new voice in fantasy! Chao captures the imagination from the first page with a snarky heroine you'll fall in love with, immersive and inventive worldbuilding, and most of all, a lot of heart
A brilliant, vibrant world with a joyous, irreverent and chaotic cast of characters. Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever
This novel is a glitzy, fast-paced and fun-filled joyride. Vividly imagined and packed with family drama and a charming romance, Shanghai Immortal is a light and entertaining read, assuring us that A.Y. Chao is here to stay
A high-spirited, romantic romp that will appeal equally to fans of Fonda Lee and Hong Kong action films!
Sparking Joy
Shanghai Immortal is the must-read debut of 2023, both intensely fun and heart wrenching. A wild ride through a Shanghai you've never seen before
A delightfully wild ride through a fantastical Shanghai filled with rich mythology, endearingly snarky characters, and laugh-aloud mischief. Entertaining from start to finish!
A thrilling adventure packed to the hilt with attitude, Shanghai Immortal will have you laughing, cheering, and screaming along with the inimitable Lady Jing. From the glittering settings and vivid characters to the thoughtful exploration of family and sacrifice, this is a story you won't soon forget
The most fun you'll ever have in hell! With her debut, Chao takes you on a high-octane, snark-filled adventure through the underworld, where the celestials are bloodthirsty and out for a good crime time. Lady Jing is a hot-headed triumph of a leading lady, with a wicked sense of humour that never fails to delight. If you're looking for your next fantasy obsession, look no further than Shanghai Immortal
Shanghai Immortal is a gritty, glittering tale of gods and monsters in a reimagining of 1930s China. The fearsome half-vampire half-deity Lady Jing swaps anger management lessons for a crash course in the mortal realm and you can't help but root for her and the chaos she leaves in her wake. Full of fury, passion, and beauty, this is a debut that will grip you in its fangs and make you bleed-all the while wanting more