NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! The blockbuster danmei Boys' Love novels from China that inspired
the animated series! This epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his
side is now in English for the very first time. Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom
Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty strength and purity. His years of dedicated study and
noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall and fall he
does--cast from the heavens and banished to the world below. Eight hundred years after his
mortal life Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time angering most of the gods in
the process. To repay his debts he is sent to the Mortal Realm to hunt down violent ghosts and
troublemaking spirits who prey on the living. Along his travels he meets the fascinating and
brilliant San Lang a young man with whom he feels an instant connection. Yet San Lang is
clearly more than he appears... What mysteries lie behind that carefree smile? This Chinese
xianxia fantasy novel series built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei) is the
newest work from author Mo Xiang Tong Xiu and has spawned an ongoing multimedia franchise
that's beloved across the world--including the animated series (donghua) that amassed 100+
million views in just its first month. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include
covers from 日出的小太陽 (tai3_3) and exclusive all-new interior illustrations from ZeldaCW.
