Sound the Gong

The Kingdom of Three Duology, Book Two

Joan He

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SQUARE FISH
14 January 2025

General fiction (Children's&YA); Young Adult Fantasy

Series: Kingdom of Three

A masterpiece in political intrigue, Sound the Gong is the breathtaking conclusion to New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He's Kingdom of Three duology. Full of secrets and betrayal, this inventive and sweeping fantasy is perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong.

Zephyr rose above her humble origins as a no-name orphan, becoming a god in a warrior's body, but she has never felt more powerless. It's the price of war, of enacting strategy, of gods and magic and fate.

But Zephyr has no intentions of respecting fate. She will do anything to see her plan succeed, and to make her enemies pay, especially the enigmatic Crow.

What she'll do when she finds out the truth. . . Only the heavens know.

Featuring gorgeous map art and black-and-white portraits, Sound the Gong is the second book in Joan He's riveting Kingdom of Three duology that explores human greed and ambition in a war-torn world. Don't miss the epic beginning in Strike the Zither!

By: Joan He
Imprint: SQUARE FISH
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9781250362704
ISBN 10: 1250362709
Series: Kingdom of Three
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 14 January 2025
Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joan He was born and raised in Philadelphia but still, on occasion, loses her way. At a young age, she received classical instruction in oil painting before discovering that stories are her favorite kind of art. She studied psychology and Chinese history at the University of Pennsylvania and now writes from Chicago. She is the bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find, and Descendant of the Crane, her young adult debut novel. Sound the Gong is the second book in her Kingdom of Three duology, following Strike the Zither.

Reviews for Sound the Gong: The Kingdom of Three Duology, Book Two

"Praise for Strike the Zither, Book One in the Kingdom of Three duology ""A fierce reimagining of the Chinese classic... Full of twists and surprises that shock and delight, building up to the epic conclusion that left me gasping."" - Judy I. Lin, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Book of Tea duology"" ""A brilliant exploration of destiny and identity!"" - Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times-bestselling author of Iron Widow ""Rich with intrigue and epic in scale. Strike the Zither grows tall on the heroic classics it draws from, yet beats powerfully with a heart of its own."" - Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the These Violet Delights Duet ""A riveting series opener."" Kirkus, starred review ""Powerful, action-packed prose, quick pacing, anticipatory atmosphere, and immersive worldbuilding exemplify the origins of the source material while developing a distinct and evocative adventure."" Publishers Weekly, starred review ""An intricate, expansive epic...this book is as ambitious as its scheming, ruthless cast--and just like its narrator, delivers above and beyond."" - Margaret Owen, author of The Merciful Crow series and Little Thieves ""Filled with twists and turns... A meticulously plotted, supremely satisfying story that explores identity, legacy, and loyalty in unexpected ways."" - Hannah Whitten, New York Times-bestselling author of For the Wolf ""A page-turner, full of unexpected twists, with an expansive, intricate world of sisterhood and subterfuge... A standout work from a remarkable author."" - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six ""Richly layered and highly creative... A truly magnificent book."" - June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace ""In this tautly plotted, vividly reimagined tale of a beloved Chinese classic, He orchestrates an epic page-turner... STRIKE THE ZITHER will keep you guessing--and gasping for more."" - June CL Tan, internationally bestselling author of Jade Fire Gold ""This soaring, masterful retelling becomes an epic all of its own... Readers will get lost in this rich, gorgeous, and dangerous world."" Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil ""A twisty, body-snatching, gender-flipped retelling of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Prepare to be transported."" Rebecca Lim, award-winning author of Tiger Daughter"