Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

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Berserk Button: Zachary snaps at any mention of the Chinese government, since they executed his father and forced his mother to run. Never My Fault: Qin Shi Huang blames Zachary for accidentally exorcising him, even though he was trying to kill a kid at the time. Chue, James (26 September 2021). "Empress Smashes Alien Mechas in Chinese-Canadian Author's New Book". Radii . Retrieved 24 October 2021. Zachary Ying is an entertaining fast-paced middle grade novel in which Zach learns about himself, in both the sense of his culture and the type of person he wants to be. Author Xiran Jay Zhao is a master at keeping the stakes high while keeping the story fun.

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Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor is a middle grade adventure fantasy and the second novel of Xiran Jay Zhao, released on May 10, 2022. To be honest, I’m just glad I’ve watched some cdramas, brushed up on a bit of Chinese history and watched all of Xiran’s videos diligently in the past year or so, because otherwise the experience of reading this book wouldn’t be the same. I’m not saying that you won’t enjoy the book if you don’t know the history - you still will because the story is written in such a way that everything that needs to be learnt is told in an organic way and you learn it along with the main character. But if you do know some little history and pop culture tidbits, it just makes you feel more excited and in the know. The magic system is also very interesting because it’s based on myths and legends and how much people believe in them. The writing is fun and quirky and full of banter, and the action starts right from chapter one, so there’s not much here to get bored. We are always on the move with the characters, going on heists and summoning legendary historical or mythical figures and just overall having fun all throughout. Fast-paced, furiously funny and utterly fantastic. I absolutely loved the combination of science-fiction, fantasy, Chinese history and mythology - and the battle scenes were completely epic!’Not So Different" Remark: Having grown up as a Qin hostage in a Zhao court, Qin Shi Huang can relate to Zachary being torn between two worlds. He bluntly tells Zachary to stop waiting for people to accept him and to create his own path in life. Zachary also admits to himself that as much as he despises Qin Shi Huang’s ruthlessness, they both share a desire for power. Ten Terrifying Questions with Xiran Jay Zhao!". Booktopia. 8 October 2021 . Retrieved 24 October 2021. Compelling Voice: The heirloom seal is the concentrated power of the authority of the Emperor. While other Emperors can resist, any command given by its holder must be obeyed. Nawotka, Ed (24 September 2021). "Publishing in Canada 2021: Novelist Xiran Jay Zhao on Blending SciFi and Chinese History". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved 24 March 2021. Fake Memories: Thanks to being shaped by belief, the Emperors sometimes faintly remember things that didn't actually happen. Wu Zetian did not kill her own child, but a persistent legend of her doing so means she sometimes remembers it that way.

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In June 2022, Zhao announced that the publisher would be rerecording the audiobook with a new voice actor as the Mandarin in the book is mispronounced. [7] [8] The original audiobook edition will remain for sale while rerecording occurs; [8] Zhao stated: "I've been assured that buyers of it will get the new version automatically after it comes out". [9] Zhao also commented that, "I have to stress that I do not blame the VA for taking the job [...]. They clearly worked hard on the audiobook and gave a great performance, it's just a shame about the Mandarin". [10] Plot [ edit ]Zhao, Xiran Jay (10 May 2022). Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781665900706 . Retrieved 24 October 2021.