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Hell to Heaven (Journey to Wudang #2)
by
Kylie Chan (Goodreads Author)
Dragons and martial arts, science and magic ... the second fabulous book in this sequel series to the Dark Heavens trilogy that began with ′White Tiger′
Emma teeters on the edge of becoming fully demon, and must make a journey to the Kunlun Moutains in the West, home of the palaces of Nu Wa and the Yellow Emperor, in an attempt to regain her humanity. Travelling with Emma i...more
Emma teeters on the edge of becoming fully demon, and must make a journey to the Kunlun Moutains in the West, home of the palaces of Nu Wa and the Yellow Emperor, in an attempt to regain her humanity. Travelling with Emma i...more
Paperback, AUS/NZ Edition, 538 pages
Published
August 1st 2010
by HarperVoyager
(first published January 8th 2010)
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Hell to Heaven is the 5th novel by Australian author Kylie Chan and is the 2nd in the Journey to Wudang series. While her fiancé, Xuan Wu, the Dark Lord of the Northern Heavens, aka Hong Kong businessman John Chen, is absent, his Dark Lady, Emma Donahoe is Acting First Heavenly General, Regent of the Northern Heavens and Administrator of Wudangshan and taking care of affairs in his place. This includes looking after his daughter, the half-human, half-divine Simone, who, at the rebellious age of...more
Kylie Chan's confidence in her work shows in her fifth book, second in the current trilogy.
With Leo thankfully back among the living, Emma must try to deal with her and Simone's personal issues while maintaining an ever weakening grasp on the Regency of the North. With foes both without Wudang and within, Emma undertakes a dangerous mission to try and cleanse herself. Meanwhile, the renegade demons continue to plot and Emma's oldest foe emerges as, potentially, the ultimate threat.
It's odd. Lik...more
With Leo thankfully back among the living, Emma must try to deal with her and Simone's personal issues while maintaining an ever weakening grasp on the Regency of the North. With foes both without Wudang and within, Emma undertakes a dangerous mission to try and cleanse herself. Meanwhile, the renegade demons continue to plot and Emma's oldest foe emerges as, potentially, the ultimate threat.
It's odd. Lik...more
Hell to Heaven: Journey to Wudang: Book Two by Kylie Chan (Oct 30, 2012)
I am most likely going to be the only dissenting reader that did not adore this book once more reviews are posted. Don’t get me wrong though…while I don’t LOVE these books, they do keep me curious and fascinated enough to keep reading and to slog through the long passages that can be repetitious or rambling or unnecessary to the progression of the plot.
As others have said, do not try reading this novel without reading the fi...more
I am most likely going to be the only dissenting reader that did not adore this book once more reviews are posted. Don’t get me wrong though…while I don’t LOVE these books, they do keep me curious and fascinated enough to keep reading and to slog through the long passages that can be repetitious or rambling or unnecessary to the progression of the plot.
As others have said, do not try reading this novel without reading the fi...more
The synopsis interested me so I decided to start this series. When I agreed to read this novel, I did not pay attention to the fact that there was already a first volume that had been published. Result: I waded!
Often, the author makes a summary of what previously happenedand the reader can catch the train. Here, the complexity of the magic clans did not permit me to access to all the information I needed to fully appreciate this book.
Surprisingly, progressively my frustration has given way to in...more
Often, the author makes a summary of what previously happenedand the reader can catch the train. Here, the complexity of the magic clans did not permit me to access to all the information I needed to fully appreciate this book.
Surprisingly, progressively my frustration has given way to in...more
There is good reason the first question Kylie Chan is asked at public appearances is ‘When is the next book coming out?’
Do you want to be the last one to know why everyone is putting this woman on the top of the best sellers lists?
Kylie has continued her remarkable narrative in Heaven to Hell, the second book of the Journey to Wudang series.
There are moments that may bring a tear to your eye and a few places that may get the book banned from the bedroom if you tend to be reading late at night....more
Do you want to be the last one to know why everyone is putting this woman on the top of the best sellers lists?
Kylie has continued her remarkable narrative in Heaven to Hell, the second book of the Journey to Wudang series.
There are moments that may bring a tear to your eye and a few places that may get the book banned from the bedroom if you tend to be reading late at night....more
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Mar 08, 2013
Hershel Shipman
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Shelves:
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urban-fantasy
2nd book of the 2nd trilogy. I still love the mythos of the chinese gods and martial arts but... the book suffers from a slight problem.
It could have been a bit shorter. There is a lot of little things that didn't really add much. I appreciate little things, but as long as they make you appreciate them. Also as the end of the Dark Heavens trilogy they put the main character through absolute hell, and this is only the SECOND book. It just makes you wonder how Mrs. Chan is going to throw her throu...more
It could have been a bit shorter. There is a lot of little things that didn't really add much. I appreciate little things, but as long as they make you appreciate them. Also as the end of the Dark Heavens trilogy they put the main character through absolute hell, and this is only the SECOND book. It just makes you wonder how Mrs. Chan is going to throw her throu...more
Once again,Kylie Chan does not fail to keep her readers dazzled. In this second book of the “Journey to Wudang” trilogy, the main characters continue to search for answers that are not easily available to them. Emma confronts her darkest fears and continues her search to understand who she is. Simone discovers the importance of family and to accept who she is. Xuan Wu tries to piece himself together. Leo learns more about his abilities.
There is not as much fighting throughout the book as were in...more
There is not as much fighting throughout the book as were in...more
This series is really gripping. It's written like one book, with very little intro or retrospective from previous books. If you aren't familiar with the previous books, it may be a bit confusing, though still a good story. I'd recommend starting with White Tiger. And beware...the books are addictive!
Great. Am loving the continuation of Emma and Simone as they grow and develop. Shall be reading the next one ASAP
I liked it. It is a good follow on and bridging book (one of those rare breeds.....)
Chan's style will not appeal to everyone, but Emma's story is addictive.
The series continues to be totally damn compelling and amazing.
easy read. not as good as the previous 4
Cant wait
What a great second book in this series, couldn't put it down
I just liked this book
Just one word; Fun!
check out my review here http://le-grande-codex.blogspot.in/20...
sad sad sad ending.
This time it suffers from middle book syndrome a bit, although we get a few nifty turns and twists that were foreshadowed taken care of. I bet it reads better if you read the second trilogy all in one go, but of course at the moment the third book isn't out yet.
Why!!!!
If I ever have a chance to meet Er Lang he's deader than dead! I'll make sure he's tossed to the snake mothers and let him have a bloody taste of what a demon actually is!
If I ever have a chance to meet Er Lang he's deader than dead! I'll make sure he's tossed to the snake mothers and let him have a bloody taste of what a demon actually is!
Loved this novel. Everything is lining for the final in series. Can't wait to drop in Rosmary's on Friday for the realease/book signing. :-)
Loved it loved it loved it!!! But man she is a bit of a sadist to us her readers and her characters!
I like the chinese inspired story but sometimes it gets too long winded.
Another great book from Kylie Chan !
Can't wait to read the next one.
Can't wait to read the next one.
just so interesting!!
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Kylie Chan married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Eastern China, lived in Australia for ten years, then moved to Hong Kong for ten years and during that time learnt a great deal about Chinese culture and came to appreciate the custom...more
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Kylie Chan married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Eastern China, lived in Australia for ten years, then moved to Hong Kong for ten years and during that time learnt a great deal about Chinese culture and came to appreciate the custom...more
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