{"product_id":"ken-liu-the-grace-of-kings","title":"The Grace of Kings (The Dandelion Dynasty) by Ken Liu","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grace of Kings: The Dandelion Dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAn epic of staggering ambition and breathtaking beauty. Ken Liu's debut novel announces a major voice in fantasy, blending the grandeur of classical Asian literature with the sweep and scope of modern fantasy epics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn a richly imagined world inspired by Asian cultures, empires rise and fall, heroes clash and transform, and the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance. \u003cem\u003eThe Grace of Kings\u003c\/em\u003e follows multiple characters—a general seeking redemption, a princess navigating treacherous politics, a humble man thrust into extraordinary circumstances—as their lives intersect across a landscape of islands, magical technologies, and ancient mysteries. Liu's worldbuilding is intricate and immersive; his characters are complex and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis is fantasy on a grand scale, yet intimate in its exploration of power, loyalty, sacrifice, and grace. At 640 pages, it's a substantial, immersive journey—the kind of novel that transports you completely and leaves you hungry for more. The first in \u003cem\u003eThe Dandelion Dynasty\u003c\/em\u003e series, it stands alone as a complete and satisfying read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePerfect for fans of N.K. Jemisin, Brandon Sanderson, and anyone seeking fantasy that expands the genre's horizons with fresh perspectives and stunning ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA cornerstone of The Literary Cat's All Time Favourites.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Literary Cat Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52764641558792,"sku":"9781800240346","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7688\/0392\/files\/9781800240346.jpg?v=1762547594","url":"https:\/\/literarycatbooks.myshopify.com\/products\/ken-liu-the-grace-of-kings","provider":"Literary Cat Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}