Liz Lighty has always believed she’s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. I loved a lot of books this year, but this has a special place in my heart. Just when I had lost all hope! The Hidden Moon met my ridiculously high expectations, and is the perfect illustration of why Jeannie Lin is one of my favorite authors. Imagine my surprised delight when Lin announced The Hidden Moon in August 2020. I wanted Wei-wei’s story right in that second. At the time, I sent the author fanmail and inquired about Wei-wei and Gao’s book she replied that she dreamed about writing their story, but was uncertain if it would ever come to fruition since they were an “impossible pairing.” I was crushed. After reading the 2016 novella The Liar’s Dice, I was devastated to realize Wei-wei’s full-length romance with the scoundrel Gao didn’t exist. I first glommed the Pingkang Li Mysteries and Lin’s other historicals during a frenetic weekend a couple years ago. Since I’m under duress, my pick is The Hidden Moon by Jeannie Lin (*sighs sadly in the direction of Rebecca Roanhorse, Sarah Hogle, and Milla Vane*).
He knows better than to set his sights on the high-born Lady Bai, but when she asks for his help, he can’t refuse.Īs the unlikely pair chase down a conspiracy that reaches from the gutters of the capital to the imperial palace, Wei-wei is intent on seeing justice done, while Gao is determined to solve the mystery just for her – even if the attraction between them can never be more than a moment’s longing.Īarya: I want it known that I rebuke the concept of choosing ONE favorite book of 2020 (I read nearly 200 books this year! This selection is a special exercise in torture). Gao is a street-wise scoundrel with a checkered past and a shady reputation. However, when Wei-wei’s older brother is tasked with investigating a high-profile assassination, he turns to his clever younger sister for assistance. Impetuous and well-educated, young Lady Bai has always been the forgotten daughter between two favored sons.
Part of the best-selling Lotus Palace series. A well-bred lady and lowly street hustler team up in a historical murder mystery set during China’s glittering Tang Dynasty.
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