Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan – a Review

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Description:
“What the gods did not give us, I would take.”

As the heir to Tianxia, Liyen knows she must ascend the throne and renew her kingdom’s pledge to serve the immortals who once protected them from a vicious enemy. But when she is poisoned, Liyen’s grandfather steals an enchanted lotus to save her life. Enraged at his betrayal, the immortal queen commands the powerful God of War to attack Tianxia.

Upon her grandfather’s death, Liyen ascends a precarious throne, vowing to end her kingdom’s obligation to the immortals. When she is summoned to the Immortal Realm, she seizes the opportunity to learn their secrets and to form a tenuous alliance to safeguard her people, all with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War. As they are drawn together, a treacherous attraction ignites between them—one she has to resist, to not endanger all she is fighting for.

But with darker forces closing in around them, and her kingdom plunged into peril, Liyen must risk everything to save her people from an unspeakable fate, even if it means forging a dangerous bond with the immortal… even if it means losing her heart.

Review:

Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan is a standalone romantic fantasy. Liyen, our heroine, is the heir to the throne of Tianxia (Mortal Realm); she suffers from a near-fatal poisoning. Her grandfather, who runs Tianxia, gives Liyen something he holds for the Immortal Queen; as he gives her the Divine Pearl Lotus, which will save her life, healing her of the poison.  Liyen is now at full health; but her grandfather dies, and now Liyan ascends to the Tianxia throne. Liyan knows that she needs to renew her kingdom’s pledge to serve the immortals, who always protected them from vicious enemies.

The Immortal Queen is angry, with the Pearl Lotus is missing; she sends the God of War to find the Lotus.  Zhangwei, our hero, who is known as the God of War, has a reputation of being a bloodthirsty warrior. He is the strongest immortal, bred and raised for war. He also has his own motivations regarding the Lotus pearl for himself.

Liyan is summoned to the Immortal Realm, where she is determined to learn the secrets of the Immortal Realm; in order to safeguard her people. Liyan finds herself spending time with the God of War, a man she was meant to fear, which slowly changes.  They are drawn together, igniting their attraction, with their chemistry rising; the banter between them was amazing.

Zhangwei was devoted, witty and truly in love with Liyan; especially when she saw her past life and learned the truths.  Liyan was a terrific heroine, a bit stubborn, difficult, flawed, and a brave leader; but once she learned the secret truths that allowed her to know Zhangwei, as well as the Queen.  I liked a few of other characters, but I really loved Zhangwei and Liyan together. The last quarter of the book was mindboggling.

Immortal was a great romantic fantasy, with lots of twists, exciting action, captivating, emotional, danger and magical throughout. Immortal was so very well written by Sue Lynn Tan. I was unable to put the book down, and I suggest you read this wonderful story.

Reviewed by Barb

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