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A Goodreads Readers’ Most Anticipated Romantasy of the Year
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A LitHub Ultimate Summer Read A Parade Multi-Genre Book That Will Absolutely Wreck Your Productive Week – and One in the Highly Anticipated Romantasy Dominion
“A brilliant, captivating, deeply romantic fantasy debut! Dominion is an addictive read, and it's going to dazzle romantasy readers!”
—Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Bride
“Kwok, best known for contemporary family dramas like Girl in Translation and Searching for Sylvie Lee, swerves into romantasy with this Chinese mythology-infused epic.”
—New York Times
“A lyrical fantasy where mythology and a hidden past intertwine with dangerous attraction. Dominion is perfect for readers craving the emotional fire and high stakes plotting of KPop Demon Hunters.”
—Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood
"Kwok's romantasy is a page-turner filled with action, betrayals, surprising revelations, and some heartfelt losses that will leave readers anticipating the next book."
—Booklist
“Kwok launches a romantasy trilogy with an intricately crafted magic system and a romance that will keep readers clamoring for the next in the series.”
—Library Journal
“Fourth Wing meets Hunger Games through the lens of Chinese mythology as an acclaimed writer tries her hand at romantasy.”
—Book Riot
“Are you ready for a new romantasy trilogy? Dominion by Jean Kwok will start the story, bringing a perfect blend of Fourth Wing and The Hunger Games while being steeped in Chinese mythology. This is a world of magic and loss, as four rival Dominions attempt to seize all power.”
—Parade
“The first book in a buzzy new fantasy series is set in a world with four battling dominions.”
—New York Post
“Irresistibly thrilling! With non-stop action, romance, politics, and prophecy, plus a brave heroine, a broody hero, and an absolutely wonderful magical tyger, Dominion is un-put-down-able!”
—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
"Romantasy as a genre continues to heat up, and Jean Kwok’s Dominion is a buzz-worthy addition to the growing canon."
—Town & Country
“The beginning of a brand new trilogy, Dominion immediately caught our eye after it was compared to Fourth Wing – by way of Chinese mythology – meets The Hunger Games. And given that Jean Kwok has turned her hand to quite a few genres over the years, we’re definitely intrigued to see how her always impactful writing style will fare in this.”
—IGN
“Dominion is a page turner. Tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorous—a real showcase of Kwok's ambidextrous talents. It draws gorgeously on Chinese mythology to create something entirely new, all while commenting, through Rubi's eyes, on the immigrant experience—the difficulty of displacement and the joy of finding new places (or people) to call home.”
—Brigitte Knightley, New York Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for your Enemy
“A riveting romantasy, richly infused with elements of Chinese mythology. Dominion is a high stakes thrilling adventure filled with dangerous battles, searing romance, and fascinating characters.”
—Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess
“From the very first line of Dominion, I knew that I was in the hands of a master wordsmith; by the end, I knew that I would be thinking about this book for the rest of my life. This scintillating romantasy from literary superstar Jean Kwok cuts to the quick, equal parts tense and thrilling, each page filled with boundless imagination, evocative prose, and gut-wrenching stakes. I was mesmerized.”
—Thea Guanzon, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars
“Vibrant worldbuilding, a brave heroine, and a dangerous romance. I'm ready for the second book!”
—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burn for Me
“Romantic and action-packed, Kwok serves a searing entry into the genre of romantasy. Dominion is a feast for the senses with deadly magic tournaments, mythical companion animals, and Chinese-inspired elements — with a burning romance and shocking twists. At the story’s heart, Kwok draws a fierce yet tender character of diaspora in Rubi Morningtail as she grapples with fitting into a new world and new identity.”
—Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom
“Utterly spellbinding and deliciously immersive! I devoured it in one sitting and I can’t wait for the rest of the series.”
—Akwaeke Emezi, New York Times bestselling author of The Death of Vivek Oji
“Overall, Dominion is one of those books that stays with you even after you finish it. I am already excited to reread this one and cannot wait for the next book… It delivers that same sense of excitement and connection while still offering something fresh and unforgettable.”
—The Gloss Book Club
“Bestselling author Jean Kwok, a writer best known for literary titles like Girl in Translation, Searching for Sylvie Lee, and Mambo in Chinatown, makes her romantasy debut with Dominion, the first installment in a Chinese mythology-inspired trilogy that ticks pretty much every box a fan of this genre could want.”
—Jezebel
"Dominion is Kwok’s newest adventure as an author, and her first dive straight into Romantasy. Kwok is best known for Girl in Translation and Searching for Sylvie Lee, both representing powerful stories of Chinese women. This book is sure to capture her same voice in a whole new kind of story, set in a world not our own."
—Phrasemaker
“With deadly competition, high stakes, and an unforgettable magical bond, this one is giving Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games.”
—She Reads Romance Books
“Literary powerhouse Jean Kwok makes a spectacular leap into fantasy with the first book in the Silk and Iron trilogy….Packed with soaring romance, deadly tournaments, and political intrigue, it’s an unputdownable summer escape.”
—Biography
“Jean Kwok seems to be a genre chameleon—this is her fantasy debut and it looks AMAZING!”
—Holly’s Literary Magic
“This one feels intense, high stakes, and just a little bit addictive. I already know I am going to get pulled into this world.”
—The Lost Bookstack
