For No Mortal Creature - by Keshe Chow (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this romantic, gothic fantasy inspired by Wuthering Heights, a teen girl with the power to move between life and death must journey into the afterlife. But to survive, she'll need the help of her two sworn enemies--both dangerously captivating, both hiding secrets that could destroy her.

When Jia Yi finds herself alive again after being killed by an enemy's sword, she realizes she possesses a rare power: the ability to move between life and death. With her new gift comes the discovery of a mysterious spirit realm teeming with ghosts like herself--and Lin, the boy she once loved before his betrayal tore them apart.

At first Jia wants nothing to do with any ghosts, metaphorical or otherwise. But when her beloved grandmother dies under suspicious circumstances, Jia is forced to follow in an attempt to save her.

In the death realm, though, even ghosts have ghosts. The afterlife is more complex than Jia ever could have imagined--and no one knows what lies at its end. To survive, Jia must rely on both Lin and her longtime enemy, the cold and enigmatic Prince Essien. The problem? She can't trust either of them.

Jia is prepared to risk her soul if it means rescuing her grandmother--but what if in the process, she loses her heart, too?

Review Quotes

"A delight of a story, full of tension and twists, driven by a heroine who simply won't give up. Chow handles the pacing and complexities of the novel's magical journey with aplomb." --Elyse John, author of Orphia and Eurydicius

"Incredibly original and deliciously gothic, For No Mortal Creature is a love story like no other. At once an epic romp through a ghostly realm and a poignant meditation on grief, love, and the many ways our past haunts us. Pick this up--you will not regret it." --Lydia Gregovic, USA Today bestselling author of The Monstrous Kind

"A deliciously dark dive into life, death and everything in between. For No Mortal Creature is gorgeously romantic, unflinchingly brutal, and sizzling with magic." --Frances White, Sunday Times bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned

"A captivating and haunting tale of the darkest kind of magic--where death, betrayal, and the lightness of blossoming love will leave the reader aching for more long after the final page." --Katherine Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of To Kill a Shadow

"I tore through this book's delectable, night-and-day lovers, vicious magic, and jaw-dropping action. Unhinged, feral screaming the entire time. Absolutely delicious." --Jenni Howell, author of Boys with Sharp Teeth

"Unlike anything I've ever read! For No Mortal Creature is packed full of heart, pining, and betrayal, with a plot that's surprising in such a deliciously deadly way. If you love ghosts, vengeful siblings, friends turned to enemies, and enemies turned to lovers, then this is the perfect book for you!" --Kate Dylan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Until We Shatter

"Hauntingly beautiful and brimming with romance, For No Mortal Creature will enchant gothic fantasy fans from the very first page. Keshe Chow has crafted an eerie yet mesmerizing world full of ghosts, betrayal, and what it means to fight for the ones we love. A spellbinding read!" --I. V. Marie, author of Immortal Consequences

"For No Mortal Creature is a gothic, romantic fever dream. Utterly impossible to put down. With a complex heroine, crackling prose, and relationships as layered as the deathly realms Chow navigates, this book grips you in its ghostly hands and refuses to let go. This is a story that lingers long after the final page." --Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury

"Full of ghosts, secrets, and betrayals, For No Mortal Creature is a thrilling dark ride from the first death to the last. The kind of book that will haunt you long after you finish it." --Maria Z. Medina, author of Mistress of Bones

"Readers who love lush, myth-rich fantasies starring complex protagonists will appreciate this tale of transformation and sacrifice that explores the meaning of humanity in a world ruled by gods." --Booklist

"Rich and inventive worldbuilding inspired by Chinese folklore and mythology, conveyed via darkly funny first-person narration, make for an entertaining horror-tinged romantasy." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Keshe Chow is a multi-award-winning Chinese Australian author of fantasy, romance, and speculative fiction. Born in Malaysia, Keshe moved to Australia when she was two years old. Currently she resides in Naarm (Melbourne) with her partner, two kids, one cat, and way too many houseplants.