
"Joan He has penned a lovely and intriguing tale of secrets, family, and betrayal. Lee, author of the "Gates of Thread and Stone" series and contributor to A Thousand Beginnings and Endings "A beautiful debut with thrilling politics and strokes of magic, set in a lush world that feels real and weighted with its own complex history." - Lori M.

" Descendant of the Crane is my favorite kind of story: lyrical, romantic, politically complex, but most of all, driven by an iron-willed heroine who will do what must be done-no matter the cost." - Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara

"With complex world-building and character development, readers tired of cookie-cutter stories will find some surprise twists here." - Kirkus Reviews
