Nghi Vo

Nghi Vo is an American author known for her fantasy novels and novellas, including 'The Empress of Salt and Fortune' and 'When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain'.

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  1. 1. A Mouthful Of Dust

    Cleric Chih and their hoopoe companion Almost Brilliant arrive in the river town of Baolin to investigate a legendary famine. As they follow stories of strange dishes and starving streets, they’re drawn into a sinister magistrate’s mansion and must uncover what hunger has done to the town before darker forces — and desperate people — consume it.

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  2. 2. The Empress Of Salt And Fortune

    A Novel of the Singing Hills Cycle

    In this evocative fantasy novella, a young archivist listens to the tales of an elderly woman named Rabbit, who was once a servant to an exiled empress. Through a series of vignettes, the narrative unfolds the empress's cunning and silent accumulation of power in a court that underestimated her. Set in a world inspired by imperial China, the story weaves themes of memory, storytelling, and the subversion of patriarchy, as the archivist uncovers the hidden history of a regime's rise and the role of women who operated from the shadows to shape their destiny. The tale is a testament to the quiet strength and resilience of those who have been marginalized, and the impact of their often-unseen labor on the course of history.

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  3. 3. The City In Glass

    In the enchanting city of Azril, the demon Vitrine has long been a powerful and unpredictable force, shaping the city and its people through generations. Her world is turned upside down when angels arrive, leading to the city's downfall. Left with only memories and a book of lost names, Vitrine is bound to an angel by a curse born of grief and madness. As they navigate their shared history and the ruins of Azril, Vitrine and the angel find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. Their journey uncovers the city's past and sets the stage for its future. Faced with the threat of war, they must decide whether to let Azril fall once more or fight to preserve what they have rebuilt together. **The City in Glass** explores themes of love, loss, and the power of transformation in a world where redemption and desire can ignite change.

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  4. 4. The Chosen And The Beautiful

    Set in the dazzling world of 1920s America, this novel reimagines a classic tale through the eyes of Jordan Baker, a queer, Vietnamese adoptee navigating the opulence and excess of the Jazz Age. As she mingles with the elite, Jordan grapples with her own identity and the magical, otherworldly forces that shape her reality. Amidst the glamour and decadence, she uncovers secrets and desires that challenge the boundaries of love, ambition, and belonging in a society that is both enchanting and unforgiving.

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  5. 5. Siren Queen

    Set in a fantastical version of 1930s Hollywood, this novel follows the journey of a Chinese American girl who dreams of becoming a star in a world where the film industry is steeped in dark magic and dangerous bargains. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of fame, she must confront the sinister forces that lurk behind the glamorous facade of the silver screen. Her quest for stardom becomes a battle for her identity and soul, as she challenges the oppressive systems that seek to define her and discovers the power within herself to rewrite her destiny.

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  6. 6. When The Tiger Came Down The Mountain

    Set in a fantastical world inspired by Asian folklore, this enchanting tale follows the journey of a young cleric named Chih, who finds themselves trapped in a perilous situation when a group of shape-shifting tigers ambushes them and their companions. To survive the night, Chih must captivate the tigers with a story that intertwines myth and reality, revealing the complex relationship between humans and the mystical creatures. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, loyalty, and the power of storytelling emerge, creating a rich tapestry that explores the boundaries between predator and prey, truth and legend.

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