{"product_id":"deathly-fates","title":"Deathly Fates","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTesia Tsai was born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents from Taiwan. She currently teaches at Brigham Young University, and lives with her husband, two cats, and a dog in Utah. When not writing or reading, she enjoys watching Asian dramas, playing video games, and planning her next trip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e, \"Anticipated Book Releases Hitting Shelves In 2026\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/i\u003e, \"Most Anticipated Books of 2026\", \"5 of the Most Anticipated Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2026\", \"The Most Anticipated YA Books for 2026\", \"37 of the Most Anticipated BIPOC Books of 2026\", \"11 of the Best New Books of April\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eReactor Mag, \u003c\/i\u003e\"30 SFF Titles to Look Forward to in 2026\", \"Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF\/H for March \u0026amp; April 2026\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBookBub, \u003c\/i\u003e \"The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2026\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSwooon, \u003c\/i\u003e\"13 Best Romantasy Books of 2026 (So Far)\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eFangirlish, \u003c\/i\u003e\"The 11 Best Fantasy Books of April 2026\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Adventure, intrigue, and romance; a Chinese-inspired fantasy debut that has it all.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Evocative prose layered with Chinese folklore guides readers along a fantastical adventure filled with necromancy, political intrigue, and blossoming romance.\" \n\u003ci\u003e- Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Nonstop action will keep readers, especially those who enjoy episodic monster-of-the-week adventures, turning the pages.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Tsai's debut captures the profundity of love and sacrifice against a backdrop of Asian folklore, perfect for readers seeking meaningful adventure.\" \n\u003ci\u003e- Booklist \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"Deathly Fates \u003c\/i\u003eis a lush and mesmerising tale that blends adventure with mystery, and is also deeply heartfelt in the way it explores the responsibilities that we bear to the ones we care about. Siying and Ren are two of my favourite characters to ever grace the page, and their journey and growth will keep you captivated throughout. This is a debut not to be missed!\" --Amber Chen \n\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eUK #1 bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eOf Jade and Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Rich and wholeheartedly poignant. \n\u003ci\u003eDeathly Fates\u003c\/i\u003e sings with profound spirit, exploring the consequences of war and the scars cut by nobility during trying times. An entrancing world that will certainly linger.\" --Chloe Gong, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Set in a fascinating world populated with unforgettable characters, \n\u003ci\u003eDeathly Fates\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful tale of love and loss, and of hope that shines brightly in the darkness.\" --June Hur, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eDeathly Fates\u003c\/i\u003e had me staying up too late, frantic to see what was going to happen next. A breathlessly fun, richly characterized joy of a debut with the most unexpected pair I've ever met.\" --Cassandra Khaw, \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Library at Hellebore\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A vivid, sweeping fantasy that captures the very real devastation of war. With haunting prose and a heart-stopping romance that transcends death itself, Tesia Tsai's debut marks her as a writer to watch.\" --Ann Liang, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Song to Drown Rivers\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Beauty and sorrow intertwine in \n\u003ci\u003eDeathly Fates\u003c\/i\u003e, whose gorgeous, atmospheric prose will transport you right to the forests and towns of a Chinese-inspired fantasy world where ganshi necromancy is practiced. Eldest daughter Siying's tenacious love for her family will resonate with anyone who has carried more responsibility on their shoulders for their loved ones than they should have to. A poetic gem of a book that will linger in your soul long after the final page.\" --Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eIron Widow\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweeping debut inspired by the Chinese folk practice of necromancy, \u003ci\u003eDeathly Fates\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eDescendant of the Crane, The Bone Shard Daughter, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Magic Steeped in Poison\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a priestess paid to guide the deceased home, Kang Siying has never feared death. However, when her beloved father collapses, Siying realizes that even she is not free from the cruel grasp of mortality. Desperate to provide her father with the medical aid he needs, Siying accepts a dangerous job that promises a generous commission, and travels to a hostile state to retrieve the corpse of a missing prince. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the moment Siying places her reanimation talisman on the dead prince's head, rather than make the corpse obedient to Siying's commands, the talisman brings the prince back to life. Worse, he won't stay alive for long--not unless he absorbs enough qi, or life force, to keep his soul anchored to his body. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn return for a reward worth twice her original commission, Siying agrees to aid the frustratingly handsome prince in finding and purifying evil spirits for their qi. As they journey across the countryside, encountering vengeful ghosts and enemy spies alike, they gradually uncover dark secrets about the prince's death--secrets that could endanger both Siying's father and their entire kingdom. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/26\/2026 (EAN 9781250378927, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250378927, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250378927, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 52 (EAN 9781250378927, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eTsai, Tesia\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTesia Tsai was born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents from Taiwan. 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