Zen Cho

The Friend Zone Experiment is the delightful funny second chance romance from award winning author Zen Cho For fans of Crazy Rich Asians and Succession

n the follow-up to the "delightful" Regency fantasy novel (NPR.org) Sorcerer to the Crown, a young woman with no memories of her past finds herself embroiled in dangerous politics in England and the land of the fae.When sisters Muna and Sakti wake up on the peaceful beach of the island of Janda Baik, they cant remember anything, except that they are bound as only sisters can be. They have been cursed by an unknown enchanter, and slowly Sakti starts to fade away. The only hope of saving her is to go to distant Britain, where the Sorceress Royal has established an academy to train women in magic. If Muna is to save her sister, she must learn to navigate high society, and trick the English magicians into believing she is a magical prodigy. As she's drawn into their intrigues, she must uncover the secrets of her past, and journey into a world with more magic than she had ever dreamed.

En la décima corte del infierno, los espíritus que son lo bastante ricos pueden sobornar a los funcionarios del inframundo y así librarse de terribles tormentos y de la temida reencarnación. ¿Quién quiere reencarnarse pudiendo disfrutar eternamente de comodidad y riquezas?Es una no-muerte comoda incluso para Siew Tsin, casada a su pesar con el hombre mas rico del infierno y sin ninguna expectativa ni intereses futuros. Hasta que su marido trae a casa a una nueva esposa Yonghua es una mujer artificial hecha de terracota, y su mera existencia pondra el inframundo patas arriba.La mujer de terracota es un sorprendente relato que auna la satira y la esperanza, que trata temas como la corrupcion y el empoderamiento femenino en el contexto de la mitologia y las fascinantes leyendas asiaticas.Nuestra edicion, que cuenta con las bellas ilustraciones de la artista QU Lan, incluye un posfacio a cargo de Wang Xing y las editoras, introduccion de la autora y unas palabras de la ilustradora. Traducido del ingles por Rebeca Cardeñoso.

Novela nominada a los premios Locus y British Fantasy en la categoría de primera novela. En el Londres de la Regencia, políticos y taumaturgos tratan de ocultar un secreto a voces: la magia inglesa esta desapareciendo. El recien nombrado hechicero real, Zacharias Wythe, intentara recuperarla por todos los medios a pesar del desprecio de sus colegas por su condicion de esclavo liberado.Tan solo Prunella intentara ayudarlo. Aunque, sinceramente, el destino de Inglaterra trae a Prunella sin cuidado. Sus objetivos son mas cercanos y acuciantes: asegurarse una posicion sin fortuna ni familia, y con un exceso de magia inaceptable en una mujer. Juntos deberan evitar un conflicto internacional inminente, el fin de la magia en Inglaterra y que sus propios secretos salgan a la luz.Traduccion de Carla Bataller. Nuestra edicion incluye detalles ilustrados realizados en exclusiva para esta publicacion y un posfacio a cargo de Leticia Lara que analiza el genero de fantasia costumbrista en el que se enmarca la obra.

One of NPRs 50 Favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the Past DecadeIn the follow-up to the "delightful" Regency fantasy novel (NPR.org) Sorcerer to the Crown, a young woman with no memories of her past finds herself embroiled in dangerous politics in England and the land of the fae. When sisters Muna and Sakti wake up on the peaceful beach of the island of Janda Baik, they cant remember anything, except that they are bound as only sisters can be. They have been cursed by an unknown enchanter, and slowly Sakti starts to fade away. The only hope of saving her is to go to distant Britain, where the Sorceress Royal has established an academy to train women in magic. If Muna is to save her sister, she must learn to navigate high society, and trick the English magicians into believing she is a magical prodigy. As shes drawn into their intrigues, she must uncover the secrets of her past, and journey into a world with more magic than she had ever dreamed.

Una nueva historia ambientada en la mágica Inglaterra de regencia de El hechicero de la CoronaMuna y Satki son dos hermanas aquejadas por una misteriosa maldición para la que ni tan siquiera la gran

One of NPRs 50 Favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the Past DecadeMagic and mayhem clash with the British elite in this whimsical and sparkling debut.The Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers maintains the magic within His Majestys lands. But lately, the once proper institute has fallen into disgrace, naming an altogether unsuitable gentleman as their Sorcerer Royal and allowing Englands stores of magic to bleed dry. At least they havent stooped so low as to allow women to practice what is obviously a mans profession At his wits end, Zacharias Wythe, Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers, ventures to the border of Fairyland to discover why Englands magical stocks are drying up, an adventure that brings him in contact with Prunella Gentlewoman, a woman with immense power and an unfathomable gift, and sets him on a path which will alter the nature of sorcery in all of Britainand the world at large

Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho is a delightfully fun and compelling Regency romp filled with love, danger and a pinch of fairyland magic.An enchanting cross between Georgette Heyer and Susanna Clarke Naomi Novik, author of UprootedIn Regency London, Zacharias Wythe is Englands first African Sorcerer Royal. He leads the eminent Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers, but a malicious faction seeks to remove him by fair means or foul. Meanwhile, the Society is failing its vital duty to keep stable the levels of magic within His Majestys lands. The Fairy Court is blocking its supply, straining Englands dangerously declining magical stores.Ambitious orphan Prunella Gentleman is desperate to escape the school where shes drudged all her life, and a visit by the beleaguered Sorcerer Royal seems the perfect opportunity. For Prunella has just stumbled upon English magics greatest discovery in centuries - and she intends to make the most of it. Together, Zacharias and Prunella might just change the nature of sorcery, in Britain and beyond.Inventive, dangerous, brilliant, unsettling Courtney Milan, author of The Duchess WarWinner of the 2016 British Fantasy Society Award for Best NewcomerShortlisted for the 2016 British Fantasy Society Award for Best Novel Shortlisted for the 2016 Locus First Novel Award

Journey through enchanted realms inhabited by dragons, vampires and incorrigible grandmothers, drawn from East Asian and Malaysian myth and folklore, in Zen Chos magical Spirits Abroad . . .A joy to read Veronica Roth, author of DivergentWe meet an elderly ex-member of parliament who recalls her youthful romance with an orang bunian, forbidden not because her lover was an invisible jungle spirit, but because she was Muslim and he was not. A teenage vampire struggles to balance homework, bossy aunts, first love . . . and eating people. A mischievous matriarch returns from the dead to disrupt her own funeral rites, pitting granddaughter against granddaughter. An earth spirit becomes entangled in protracted negotiations with an annoying landlord. And Chang E, the Chinese moon goddess, spins off into outer space the ultimate metaphor for diaspora.Spirits Abroad won the LA Times Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction, and contains the Hugo Award winner If At First You Dont Succeed, Try, Try AgainAbsolutely fantastic . . . A wonderfully satisfying and immersive reading experience. Get it, stat KJ Charles, author of The Magpie LordThis collection is a delight . . . Just as Id decided on a favourite, along came ANOTHER FAVOURITE, and ANOTHER Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light

A witty and heartwarming -GlamourA sweet slow-burning romance -HeatCan first love strike gold when given a second chance?Renee Goh appears to have it all: a thriving fashion business in London, a wardrobe to die for and a popular pop star for a boyfriend . . . until shes dumped.Estranged from her family in Singapore, Renee finds herself at a crossroads especially after a chance encounter with an old flame, Yap Ket Siong, makes her question what she really wants.When Renees father calls and throws another curveball into her life, offering her the chance to become his successor to the family business, she is torn. Her fathers approval would mean everything if she can fight off the competition from her older brothers.Just as shes focusing on moving back to Singapore, sparks seriously start to fly with Ket Siong. With the family business beckoning, should Renee follow her head or her heart? Because one things for certain: Ket Siong is shaking her resolve to keep him in the friend zone . . .From the renowned, award-winning author Zen Cho comes a delightfully funny romance about Southeast Asian families, class and love in modern London.Diasporic joy, the power of female friendships, and above all, hope for Renee and Ket Siong - My WeeklyA lovely, tender romance . . . I savoured every delicately written moment - Charlotte Stein, author of When Grumpy Met SunshineReminiscent of classic K-dramas with a touch more reality . . . Easily one of my top reads of the year! - Simone Soltani, author of Cross the LineA story so intensely real that youll wonder later if it happened to someone you knew - Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunWhat readers are saying . . .I loved this book, its both heartwarming and inspiringIt gave me all the laughter, tears, and story that I wantedSo much fun to readA great summertime read!Jane Austen dragged into the modern world

Sparks fly when an ambitious rules-bound lawyer clashes with a maverick new hire who threatens his chances of partnership and the walls hes built around his heart.When Kriya follows her boss to join a new law firm, shes looking for a fresh start after a messy break-up. Sharing an office with her work nemesis was not what she had in mind.Charles has always played by the rules and had clear boundaries until Kriya crashes into his space. A few-too-many unfortunate professional encounters have him convinced this attractive girl cant stand him, and things only get more awkward when they are forced to work so closely together . . .But just as theyre figuring out how to navigate this frenemy relationship, Kriya needs Charless help: pretend theyre dating so her boss will stop hitting on her. As they keep up the facade in front of those closest to them, it soon becomes unclear whether theyre enemies, friends or something else.Award-winning author Zen Cho delivers a sparkling and witty rivals-to-lovers romance. Behind Frenemy Lines is reminiscent of Sally Thorns The Hating Game and Sajni Patels The Trouble with Hating You.What Readers are saying:I loved it!A refreshing turn in the romance stakesThis author knows how to write green flag men!Its a warm, funny . . . [I] will be eager for whatever Zen Cho writes next

Muna y Satki son dos hermanas aquejadas por una misteriosa maldición para la que ni tan siquiera la gran Mak Gengagg encuentra solución. Al peligrar la vida de Satki, las hermanas abandonan finalmente Janda Baik buscando la ayuda de la poderosa Prunella, hechicera real britanica, pero para alcanzar Inglaterra deberan cruzar el temible reino de las hadas.En su viaje iran tejiendo una red de mentiras y secretos a su alrededor con los que haran frente tanto a los prejuicios de la taumaturgia inglesa como a la extravagante corte de las hadas, siguiendo un arriesgado camino que las llevara a descubrir un pasado que creian olvidado.

A finalist for the 2022 World Fantasy Award for Best NovelOne of BookPages Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2021One of Tor.com Reviewers Choice Best Books of 2021One of Book Riots Best SFF Standalones of 2021Ghosts. Gods. Gangsters. Black Water Sister has it alla wildly entertaining coming-of-age story for the twentysomething set, with a protagonist who is almost painfully relatable at times.Vulture"A twisty, feminist, and enthralling page-turner."BuzzFeed"A sharp and bittersweet story of past and future, ghosts and gods and family."Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education A reluctant medium discovers the ties that bind can unleash a dangerous power in this compelling Malaysian-set contemporary fantasy. When Jessamyn Teoh starts hearing a voice in her head, she chalks it up to stress. Closeted, broke and jobless, shes moving back to Malaysia with her parents a country she last saw when she was a toddler.She soon learns the new voice isnt even hers, its the ghost of her estranged grandmother. In life, Ah Ma was a spirit medium, avatar of a mysterious deity called the Black Water Sister. Now shes determined to settle a score against a business magnate who has offended the godand shes decided Jess is going to help her do it, whether Jess wants to or not.Drawn into a world of gods, ghosts, and family secrets, Jess finds that making deals with capricious spirits is a dangerous business, but dealing with her grandmother is just as complicated. Especially when Ah Ma tries to spy on her personal life, threatens to spill her secrets to her family and uses her body to commit felonies. As Jess fights for retribution for Ah Ma, shell also need to regain control of her body and destiny or the Black Water Sister may finish her off for good.

A sparkling magical adventure from a Hugo Award-winning author. In Zen ChosThe True Queen we travel to Regency London, Fairyland and an enchanted island. Sisters are separated, plots thicken and theres a new contender for the throne of Fairy.A sheer delight from beginning to end Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season.Fairylands future lies in doubt . . .The enchanted island of Janda Baik, in the Malay Archipelago, has long been home to witches. And Muna and her sister Sakti wake on its shores under a curse, which has quite stolen away their memories. Their only hope of salvation lies in distant Britain, where the Sorceress Royal runs a controversial academy for female magicians. But the pair travel via the formidable Fairy Queens realm, where Sakti simply disappears.To save her sister, Muna must learn to navigate Regency Londons high society and trick the English into believing shes a magical prodigy. But when the Sorceress Royals friends become accidentally embroiled in a plot involving the Fairy Queens contentious succession Muna is drawn right in. She must also find Sakti, break their curse and somehow stay out of trouble. But if fairylands true queen does finally return, trouble may find her first . . .A joyous mash-up of Jane Austen and high fantasy M. R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts.This standalone adventure is set in the same world as Zen Chos award-winning novel - The Sorcerer to the Crown.

This mischievous Malaysian-setnovel is an adventure featuring family, ghosts and local gods - from Hugo Award winning novelist Zen Cho.A sharp and bittersweet story of past and future, ghosts and gods and family, that kept me turning pages into the dark hours of the night Naomi Novik, author of UprootedHer grandmother may be dead, but shes not done with life . . . yet.As Jessamyn packs for Malaysia, its not a good time to start hearing a bossy voice in her head. Broke, jobless and just graduated, shes abandoning America to return home. But she last saw Malaysia as a toddler and is completely unprepared for its ghosts, gods and her eccentric familys shenanigans.Jess soon learns her voice belongs to Ah Ma, her late grandmother. She worshipped the Black Water Sister, a local deity. And when a business magnate dared to offend her goddess, Ah Ma swore revenge. Now shes decided Jess will help, whether she wants to or not.As Ah Ma blackmails Jess into compliance, Jess fights to retain control. But her irrepressible relative isnt going to let a little thing like death stop her, when she can simply borrow Jesss body to make mischief. As Jess is drawn ever deeper into a world of peril and family secrets, getting a job becomes the least of her worries . . .This may be Zen Chos best work yet Karen Lord, author of The Best of All Possible WorldsA compelling and deftly written ghost story Kate Elliott, author of Cold Magic*Zen Cho won the Hugo Award for Best Novelette in 2019 for If At First You Dont Succeed, Try, Try Again

Edición ilustrada. La muerte no es como Siew Tsin había imaginado. En la décima corte del infierno, los espíritus ricos sobornan a los corruptos demonios para librarse de terribles tormentos y de la temida reencarnacion. ¿Quien quiere reencarnarse pudiendo disfrutar eternamente de comodidad y riquezas? Siew Tsin, casada a su pesar con el hombre mas rico del infierno, pasa los dias sin expectativas, hasta que su marido trae a casa a su tercera esposa... Yonghua, la mujer de terracota, cuya mera existancia desafia el orden natural del mas alla.

Una cautivadora novela de fantasía contemporánea ambientada en Malasia.Cuando Jessamyn Teoh comienza a oír una voz en su cabeza, lo achaca al estrés. Armarizada, arruinada y sin trabajo, vuelve a Malasia con sus padres, un pais que no veia desde que era una niña. Pronto, descubre que la voz no es ni siquiera suya, sino del fantasma de su distante abuela. En vida, la Ah Ma era una medium espiritual, el avatar de una misteriosa deidad conocida como la Hermana de las Aguas Negras. Ahora, esta decidida a ajustar cuentas con un magnate empresarial que ha ofendido a la deidad, y ha resuelto que Jess la ayude, independientemente de los deseos de su nieta.Arrastrada a un mundo de deidades, fantasmas y secretos familiares, Jess descubre que cerrar tratos con espiritus caprichosos es peligroso, y que tratar con su abuela es igual de complicado. Sobre todo cuando la Ah Ma intenta meter las narices en su vida personal, amenaza con compartir sus secretos con su familia y utiliza su cuerpo para cometer delitos.Mientras Jess lucha por vengarse en nombre de su Ah Ma, tambien necesitara recuperar el control sobre su propio cuerpo y destino, o de lo contrario la Hermana de las Aguas Negras acabara con ella para siempre.Una cautivadora novela de fantasia contemporanea ambientada en Malasia donde una medium descubre que los lazos que nos unen pueden desencadenar un peligroso poder.La voz brillante e inconfundible de Zen Cho da vida a todo tipo de mundos sobre el papel. Una historia incisiva y agridulce del pasado y el futuro, de fantasmas, deidades y familia que me ha tenido pasando paginas hasta altas horas de la madrugada. Naomi Novik, autora de Una educacion mortal y superventas en el New York Times Obra finalista de los premios World Fantasy, Locus e Ignyte.

Una cautivadora novela de fantasía contemporánea ambientada en Malasia.Cuando Jessamyn Teoh comienza a oír una voz en su cabeza, lo achaca al estrés. Armarizada, arruinada y sin trabajo, vuelve a Malasia con sus padres, un pais que no veia desde que era una niña. Pronto, descubre que la voz no es ni siquiera suya, sino del fantasma de su distante abuela. En vida, la Ah Ma era una medium espiritual, el avatar de una misteriosa deidad conocida como la Hermana de las Aguas Negras. Ahora, esta decidida a ajustar cuentas con un magnate empresarial que ha ofendido a la deidad, y ha resuelto que Jess la ayude, independientemente de los deseos de su nieta.Arrastrada a un mundo de deidades, fantasmas y secretos familiares, Jess descubre que cerrar tratos con espiritus caprichosos es peligroso, y que tratar con su abuela es igual de complicado. Sobre todo cuando la Ah Ma intenta meter las narices en su vida personal, amenaza con compartir sus secretos con su familia y utiliza su cuerpo para cometer delitos.Mientras Jess lucha por vengarse en nombre de su Ah Ma, tambien necesitara recuperar el control sobre su propio cuerpo y destino, o de lo contrario la Hermana de las Aguas Negras acabara con ella para siempre.Una cautivadora novela de fantasia contemporanea ambientada en Malasia donde una medium descubre que los lazos que nos unen pueden desencadenar un peligroso poder.La voz brillante e inconfundible de Zen Cho da vida a todo tipo de mundos sobre el papel. Una historia incisiva y agridulce del pasado y el futuro, de fantasmas, deidades y familia que me ha tenido pasando paginas hasta altas horas de la madrugada. Naomi Novik, autora de Una educacion mortal y superventas en el New York Times Obra finalista de los premios World Fantasy, Locus e Ignyte.

Una cautivadora novela de fantasía contemporánea ambientada en Malasia.Cuando Jessamyn Teoh comienza a oír una voz en su cabeza, lo achaca al estrés. Armarizada, arruinada y sin trabajo, vuelve a Malasia con sus padres, un pais que no veia desde que era una niña. Pronto, descubre que la voz no es ni siquiera suya, sino del fantasma de su distante abuela. En vida, la Ah Ma era una medium espiritual, el avatar de una misteriosa deidad conocida como la Hermana de las Aguas Negras. Ahora, esta decidida a ajustar cuentas con un magnate empresarial que ha ofendido a la deidad, y ha resuelto que Jess la ayude, independientemente de los deseos de su nieta.Arrastrada a un mundo de deidades, fantasmas y secretos familiares, Jess descubre que cerrar tratos con espiritus caprichosos es peligroso, y que tratar con su abuela es igual de complicado. Sobre todo cuando la Ah Ma intenta meter las narices en su vida personal, amenaza con compartir sus secretos con su familia y utiliza su cuerpo para cometer delitos.Mientras Jess lucha por vengarse en nombre de su Ah Ma, tambien necesitara recuperar el control sobre su propio cuerpo y destino, o de lo contrario la Hermana de las Aguas Negras acabara con ella para siempre.Una cautivadora novela de fantasia contemporanea ambientada en Malasia donde una medium descubre que los lazos que nos unen pueden desencadenar un peligroso poder.La voz brillante e inconfundible de Zen Cho da vida a todo tipo de mundos sobre el papel. Una historia incisiva y agridulce del pasado y el futuro, de fantasmas, deidades y familia que me ha tenido pasando paginas hasta altas horas de la madrugada. Naomi Novik, autora de Una educacion mortal y superventas en el New York TimesObra finalista de los premios World Fantasy, Locus e Ignyte.