Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Parental death, Drugging, Blood, Emotional abuse, Violence, Slavery, Drowning
Descendant of the Crane
by Joan He
A Chinese-inspired fantasy murder mystery with genuinely shocking plot twists and a morally complex heroine - the second half will leave you reeling.
goodreads 3.62/5 12,432 ratings
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Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length413 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice0/5
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- None
- The angst delivered
- Book hangover incoming
Fantasy promise
- Ya fantasy
- Royal court / palace
- High fantasy
- Humans only
Reading experience
- Third person
- Medium
- Mysterious
- Lyrical
- Heavy
- High
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- Royalty
- Asian MC
- Tense
- Atmospheric
- Reluctant chosen one
- Asian love interest (LI)
- Dramatic
- Suspenseful
- Morally gray
- Dark
- Introspective
- Emotional
- Political intrigue
- Forbidden knowledge
- Morally complex
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Book details
- Length
- 413 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book