Xingyin also discovers a proficiency for archery, music, and magic, known as “Talents.” They begin as fast friends and eventually become lovers. She becomes his companion, studying and training with him at the Jade Palace. She meets Liwei, the Celestial Crown Prince, who enables her escape from her poor living conditions. There, she becomes a mistreated servant in a noble household. For Xingyin’s safety, Chang’e sends her away from the moon, but Xingyin is waylaid during her journey and ends up in the Celestial Kingdom. Xingyin grows up sheltered and happy on the moon, but accidentally draws the attention and ire of the Celestial Empress, who comes to investigate. Xingyin is the secret daughter of Chang’e, the Moon Goddess who is imprisoned on the moon. Important symbols include the moon, music, and certain accessories. It explores the novel’s themes of familial duty, romantic love, freedom, and honor, loyalty, and honesty and their influence on interpersonal relationships. This guide references the HarperCollins first edition of the book, published in 2022.
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