![]() On a final note, He states, “My hope is that this cover resonates with readers, especially Asian Americans like myself who have, at some point in their lives, faced the same decision as Hesina: to take the path of least resistance, just like the water on which she stands, or forge her own. It’s about choosing yourself, even when those who love you think they know best.” ![]() This gorgeous, Chinese-inspired fantasy is packed with dizzying twists, complex characters, and intricate politics. It’s about how things that are inherently good, such as the crane and lotus flowers, become oppressive in a different context. In New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan Hes debut novel, Descendant of the Crane, a determined and vulnerable young heroine struggles to do right in a world brimming with deception. His legacy looms long after his death, because Descendant of the Crane, for all its political machinations and twists, is a tale centered on family and truth. Her father, meanwhile, is represented as a crane, a symbol for longevity. In this composition, they tower around Hesina almost menacingly, representing the struggle she faces to do right by her heart as she ventures deeper into her father’s past. Lotus flowers must first grow out of the mud before they can bloom they symbolize perfection and purity of heart. “But Chinese culture is rich in symbolism, and the meanings behind these objects are just as important, if not more. ![]() The majestic crane crowned in red is eye-catching, and the lotus flowers are beautiful. On the surface, the cover draws the reader in with saturated colors and motifs reminiscent of art nouveau. ![]() ![]() “Above all, Feifei really understood the themes of the book. ![]()
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