Books Based on Asian Mythology

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Explore mesmerizing novels inspired by Asian mythology, offering stories rich in culture, fantasy, and unforgettable magic.

1

"The Poppy War" by R.F. Kuang

A military fantasy drawing from Chinese history and myth, following a student-turned-soldier as war and magic consume her world.

2

"The Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden

A Russian folklore-inspired story about a fearless girl battling dark forces in the frosty wilderness of medieval Russia.

3

"The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea" by Axie Oh

A retelling of a Korean legend where a girl enters the spirit realm to stop storms and find her true destiny.

4

"Spin the Dawn" by Elizabeth Lim

A Mulan-inspired fantasy about a young tailor who embarks on a magical quest to sew dresses of the sun, moon, and stars.

5

"Descendant of the Crane" by Joan He

A Chinese-inspired political fantasy about a princess seeking justice for her father's murder in a kingdom of secrets.

6

"The Ghost Bride" by Yangsze Choo

A supernatural tale set in 1890s Malaysia, where a young woman becomes a ghost bride, uncovering mysteries of the afterlife.

7

"City of Stairs" by Robert Jackson Bennett

A fantasy inspired by Indian mythology, set in a world where once-living gods shaped civilizations and left behind secrets.

8

"Forest of a Thousand Lanterns" by Julie C. Dao

An East Asian retelling of the Evil Queen story, about a girl fated for greatness who must embrace darkness to rise.