She Who Became The Sun

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She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan is a sweeping historical fantasy set in 14th-century China, blending destiny, ambition, and identity in a richly reimagined world.

In a famine-stricken village, a fortune teller predicts two siblings’ fates: greatness for the eighth-born son, and nothingness for his sister. But when a bandit raid leaves her alone, she refuses to accept her fate. To survive, she takes her dead brother’s identity—Zhu Chongba—and embarks on a ruthless journey to seize power.

As Mongol rule weakens and rebellion spreads, Zhu rises from monk to warrior, navigating treacherous alliances, political intrigue, and the cost of ambition. With every victory, she defies the heavens, determined to claim the Mandate of Heaven for herself.

This gripping novel is a bold reimagining of the rise of Zhu Yuanzhang, the real-life rebel who overthrew Mongol rule and became the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Perfect for fans of The Poppy War, The Priory of the Orange Tree, and Mulan, She Who Became the Sun delivers an unforgettable tale of power, identity, and destiny.