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Tale of the Drunken Sword
A new martial arts fantasy adventure from bestselling author Jeannie Lin
Lu Yan is a hard-drinking, womanizing scholar on a crooked path to enlightenment. When a mysterious woman at a roadside inn warns him of an approaching horde of demons, it's time for Lu Yan to sober up and discover what he's made of. Now if he could only find his sword...
Lu Yan is a hard-drinking, womanizing scholar on a crooked path to enlightenment. When a mysterious woman at a roadside inn warns him of an approaching horde of demons, it's time for Lu Yan to sober up and discover what he's made of. Now if he could only find his sword...
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 2021
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Jeannie Lin
47 books1,034 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling author Jeannie Lin grew up fascinated with stories of Western epic fantasy and Eastern martial arts adventures. When her best friend introduced her to romance novels in middle school, the stage was set. Jeannie started writing her first romance while working as a high school science teacher in South Central Los Angeles. After four years of trying to break into publishing with an Asian-set historical, her 2009 Golden Heart Award–winning manuscript, Butterfly Swords, sold to Harlequin Mills & Boon. Her books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Library Journal with The Dragon and the Pearl listed among Library Journal's Best Romances of 2011.
Titles by Jeannie Lin:
Gunpowder Alchemy (Gunpowder Chronicles #1)
The Jade Temptress (The Lotus Palace #2)
The Lotus Palace
Butterfly Swords
The Dragon and the Pearl
My Fair Concubine
The Sword Dancer
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Titles by Jeannie Lin:
Gunpowder Alchemy (Gunpowder Chronicles #1)
The Jade Temptress (The Lotus Palace #2)
The Lotus Palace
Butterfly Swords
The Dragon and the Pearl
My Fair Concubine
The Sword Dancer
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Find out more about Jeannie Lin online at http://www.jeannielin.com
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February 22, 2021A delightful wuxia-style short introducing us to failed scholar, drunk, and demon hunter Yu Lan, whose mysteriously obtained sword can turn into a woman. A fact he did not know before she wakes him up, and now he's slightly embarrassed he was doing bar tricks with her, whoops. Lovely writing, great fighting, and the beginnings of what feels like a charming and slightly edgy (see what I did there) romance. This is hopefully the first of a series of adventures based on Chinese legend, and I am crossing my fingers for more because I would read their novel with glee.
February 11, 2021
Short and sweet wuxia story with demons, sentient swords, and crooked paths to enlightenment! Would 100% read a full-length romance novel between the MC and his sword (yes, you read that correctly. Now go buy the short story to ship the couple with me!).
This is REALLY short; I was told that it would take me an hour to finish and it ended up being ten minutes (the blurb I saw didn’t have the 26 page length info like it does now). Adjust your expectations accordingly.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is REALLY short; I was told that it would take me an hour to finish and it ended up being ten minutes (the blurb I saw didn’t have the 26 page length info like it does now). Adjust your expectations accordingly.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 19, 2021
This is pure wuxia fun, and I sincerely hope Jeannie Lin turns it into a series.
February 13, 2021
Firstly: welcome back Jeannie Lin! Good to see you back where you belong - writing amazingly vivid stories!
I was prepared for this being short, but what I wasn't entirely prepared for, was the eloquence in which it was written. There's a sly sort of humour through it (particularly about our drunk and slightly womanising hero), a bit of a mystery that is soon resolved, and a really well-written sequence of the climatic fight.
I hope she explores a lot more of this world, as well as more stories of Lu Yan and his blade, because I will be right here, waiting for it in anticipation!
I was prepared for this being short, but what I wasn't entirely prepared for, was the eloquence in which it was written. There's a sly sort of humour through it (particularly about our drunk and slightly womanising hero), a bit of a mystery that is soon resolved, and a really well-written sequence of the climatic fight.
I hope she explores a lot more of this world, as well as more stories of Lu Yan and his blade, because I will be right here, waiting for it in anticipation!
February 13, 2021
Very interesting short story.
February 12, 2021
This was great, and I want more! I never knew where the story was going, and overall it was very intriguing. I'm always impressed when authors can pack so much into such a small space. I've been meaning to read more of Lin's work, and this just makes me want to do so even more. If you've never thought you could ship a man with his sword, you might think twice after reading this.
August 11, 2021
This was such a cool short story!! It has all the elements of the perfect wuxia story: martial arts, a brave hero, supernatural monsters, and a dash of romance. I really enjoyed this book and thought the fighting scenes were written so well that I couldn’t help but zoom through them out of eagerness as to what would happen! I really loved the concept overall and thought it was quite magical. Also, the cover? Beautiful! ❤️✨
April 19, 2022
This nice short story introduces a Chinese swordsman and failed scholar Lu Yan. He routinely fights demons while he wanders the world, searching for his own path in it. Unfortunately, until he finds it, he drinks and wenches aplenty. For his most perilous battle with demons, his enchanted sword turns into a woman to fight beside him. In such a setting, no one would doubt that Lu Yan should fall in love with her. Sort-of.
A clever and charming fantasy with an Asian flavor.
A clever and charming fantasy with an Asian flavor.
May 20, 2022
This was fun but I think it would have been even better if it were longer, even if only by 50 pages or something. The characters were so interesting but there wasn't enough to fully grasp my attention. I would 100% read more about these characters if the author decided to make this a series. It reads kind of like a TV episode or a short movie or something.
February 2, 2022
This was a great story story, based on a legendary figure and told in a fairytale/folktale kind of style. It was engaging and fun, with a touch of romance and a bit of a life lesson. I would absolutely read more tales in this world. Happy to have found this for a Lunar New Year read.
February 4, 2023
Lovely short story
A lovely short story of demons, ghosts and an enchanted sword, that speaks of a Taoist life without being preachy. So very good!
A lovely short story of demons, ghosts and an enchanted sword, that speaks of a Taoist life without being preachy. So very good!
August 15, 2022
omg he kissed his sword.
that's not even a metaphor.
i need a full novel about this.
that's not even a metaphor.
i need a full novel about this.
April 21, 2021
As a fan of Jeannie Lin’s Tang Dynasty novels, I saw that she had this new novella that’s a “wuxia swordfight fantasy”. As a huge fan of the wuxia genre and as a kid who grew up watching wuxia/xianxia dramas (Return of the Condor Heroes!), to read a wuxia novel written in English? Yes, please! Without much hesitation, I clicked and bought the e-book.
When Lu Yan, a wandering swordsman, woke up after a night of frivolous drinking at an inn, he found a strange woman in his room. Nursing a hangover, he had absolutely no idea who she was except that she was here to warn him of an incoming horde of demons. As they face the demons together as a team, Lu Yan slowly learns to find his path in life (having failed the imperial exams twice) and also comes to realise the identity of the mysterious woman.
As always, Jeannie Lin’s writing is eloquent and lovely, and the story flowed quite nicely. I’ve enjoyed quite a number of her Tang Dynasty novels. But this is a short novella so I think there wasn’t really space to fully flesh out a story. This feels more like a mini prequel to a full-length story.
⚠️Some spoilers ahead⚠️
Please stop reading here if you don't want any spoilers.
I’ve always wondered about the actual Chinese words of the names of Jeannie Lin’s characters. To my surprise, upon reading the author’s note, I realised that Lu Yan is well, Lü Dongbin (吕洞宾) of the Eight Immortals! I recall watching a local TV production of “Legend of the Eight Immortals 东游记” when I was young, but honestly all I can remember now is how good-looking Ma Jingtao 马景涛 (who played 吕洞宾) was 😆
I have a few issues with this novella though. Firstly, “gui” (鬼) means ghosts and not really demons. Maaaybe it could be stretched to include demons, but instinctively if you were to tell me “鬼”, the first thing that comes to mind is “ghosts''. She used the term “gui guai” (鬼怪) to describe demons and freaks, which I guess is okay as a collective noun, but perhaps a better term might be “yao guai” (妖怪) or the whole lot together - “yao mo gui guai” (妖魔鬼怪), or just drop the hanyu pinyin entirely and use English terms only. Although I really, really do appreciate the fact that she included the hanyu pinyin in the story.
Secondly, with elements like demons, talisman, cultivation and a sword turning into a woman… This feels more like a xianxia (仙侠) than a wuxia (武侠) story, although the “fantasy” tag is correct. And also I guess there isn’t really an English term for the xianxia genre.
Thirdly, Lü Yan called the woman (who is actually his sword) “Jian” (I’m presuming it’s 剑), which… literally means sword. He called his sword, “Sword”. It just sounded so odd in my mind, like “You’re my sword, I shall call you ‘Sword’” 🤔 And he later called her “Mei Jian” (美剑 - beautiful blade/sword), which I felt, honestly, sounded really strange. I’ve mostly heard people in the wuxia world praising a sword as a “好剑” (an excellent sword), usually for its qualities - strength, balance, etc. and yes, including its beauty. Okay, but on second thoughts, Lü Yan was probably calling her beautiful, like as a woman. I just find it difficult to separate the woman and the sword when he’s calling her “Sword” all the time. Naming her something else other than “sword” might be better. For example, in 魔道祖师/“The Untamed”, Lan Wangji’s sword is called Bichen (避尘), which roughly means to avoid (避) worldly things/corruptions (尘 as in 红尘, the world/human society, although 尘 also means dust).
The idea of a sword turning into a woman is an interesting one. I’ve not come across this in any of the xianxia dramas I’ve watched, although I heard from a friend that “Chinese Paladin 仙剑奇侠传” has something similar but I’ve not actually watched it. I’ve also learnt something new from this novella - I had no idea that Lü Dongbin’s name was actually Lü Yan, and that Dongbin was actually his courtesy name (字), because he’s mostly always just been referred to as Lü Dongbin. From her past novels, I know that Jeannie Lin does a lot of research when writing her stories so I’m always learning something new!
It is not easy to write a wuxia/xianxia story in English because of the many Chinese terminologies that are difficult to put in English (江湖，内力，轻功，点穴 and what not). This is the first original xianxia story in English I’ve read that isn’t a translation of an existing Chinese story. Hats off to Jeannie Lin for writing this genre in English! I would still be looking forward to reading the next book if this gets turned into a series.
Reviewed on 19-20 April 2021.
When Lu Yan, a wandering swordsman, woke up after a night of frivolous drinking at an inn, he found a strange woman in his room. Nursing a hangover, he had absolutely no idea who she was except that she was here to warn him of an incoming horde of demons. As they face the demons together as a team, Lu Yan slowly learns to find his path in life (having failed the imperial exams twice) and also comes to realise the identity of the mysterious woman.
As always, Jeannie Lin’s writing is eloquent and lovely, and the story flowed quite nicely. I’ve enjoyed quite a number of her Tang Dynasty novels. But this is a short novella so I think there wasn’t really space to fully flesh out a story. This feels more like a mini prequel to a full-length story.
⚠️Some spoilers ahead⚠️
Please stop reading here if you don't want any spoilers.
I’ve always wondered about the actual Chinese words of the names of Jeannie Lin’s characters. To my surprise, upon reading the author’s note, I realised that Lu Yan is well, Lü Dongbin (吕洞宾) of the Eight Immortals! I recall watching a local TV production of “Legend of the Eight Immortals 东游记” when I was young, but honestly all I can remember now is how good-looking Ma Jingtao 马景涛 (who played 吕洞宾) was 😆
I have a few issues with this novella though. Firstly, “gui” (鬼) means ghosts and not really demons. Maaaybe it could be stretched to include demons, but instinctively if you were to tell me “鬼”, the first thing that comes to mind is “ghosts''. She used the term “gui guai” (鬼怪) to describe demons and freaks, which I guess is okay as a collective noun, but perhaps a better term might be “yao guai” (妖怪) or the whole lot together - “yao mo gui guai” (妖魔鬼怪), or just drop the hanyu pinyin entirely and use English terms only. Although I really, really do appreciate the fact that she included the hanyu pinyin in the story.
Secondly, with elements like demons, talisman, cultivation and a sword turning into a woman… This feels more like a xianxia (仙侠) than a wuxia (武侠) story, although the “fantasy” tag is correct. And also I guess there isn’t really an English term for the xianxia genre.
Thirdly, Lü Yan called the woman (who is actually his sword) “Jian” (I’m presuming it’s 剑), which… literally means sword. He called his sword, “Sword”. It just sounded so odd in my mind, like “You’re my sword, I shall call you ‘Sword’” 🤔 And he later called her “Mei Jian” (美剑 - beautiful blade/sword), which I felt, honestly, sounded really strange. I’ve mostly heard people in the wuxia world praising a sword as a “好剑” (an excellent sword), usually for its qualities - strength, balance, etc. and yes, including its beauty. Okay, but on second thoughts, Lü Yan was probably calling her beautiful, like as a woman. I just find it difficult to separate the woman and the sword when he’s calling her “Sword” all the time. Naming her something else other than “sword” might be better. For example, in 魔道祖师/“The Untamed”, Lan Wangji’s sword is called Bichen (避尘), which roughly means to avoid (避) worldly things/corruptions (尘 as in 红尘, the world/human society, although 尘 also means dust).
The idea of a sword turning into a woman is an interesting one. I’ve not come across this in any of the xianxia dramas I’ve watched, although I heard from a friend that “Chinese Paladin 仙剑奇侠传” has something similar but I’ve not actually watched it. I’ve also learnt something new from this novella - I had no idea that Lü Dongbin’s name was actually Lü Yan, and that Dongbin was actually his courtesy name (字), because he’s mostly always just been referred to as Lü Dongbin. From her past novels, I know that Jeannie Lin does a lot of research when writing her stories so I’m always learning something new!
It is not easy to write a wuxia/xianxia story in English because of the many Chinese terminologies that are difficult to put in English (江湖，内力，轻功，点穴 and what not). This is the first original xianxia story in English I’ve read that isn’t a translation of an existing Chinese story. Hats off to Jeannie Lin for writing this genre in English! I would still be looking forward to reading the next book if this gets turned into a series.
Reviewed on 19-20 April 2021.
August 7, 2025
Reading this excellent short story is akin to watching any of the wuxia dramas I grew up with. There's a scoundrel hero who's a bit lost and wandering; a beautiful woman in silver robes; hapless bystanders; and a horde of demons of various sizes, shapes, and forms (e.g., skeleton with a beating heart, floating form made up of many eyes and a gaping mouth). The setting is an inn in a forest in autumn. The action scenes are alive with movement and colours.
Favourite quotes:
1) "I need a drink," he muttered.
"You consume a lot of spirits for someone searching for purity," she remarked.
"Wine is nothing but water, millet, and the wisdom of time," he insisted. "Nothing impure at all."
2) "I tried the path of the ascetics once. Went to the mountains, meditated. Tried to rid myself of impurities. It didn't enlighten me in the least. I was just hungry." A rumble of thunder broke his admission. "And thirsty," he added.
"And how long was this for?" Jian asked pointedly.
"A day."
3) Lu Yan hadn't understood what he had acquired with his wandering and his many missteps was power. Knowledge.
4) One could walk the path without perfect clarity. One could walk the path in imperfect lines.
Defeating these monsters wasn't a matter of muscle and sword-skill. His body and the weapon he wielded were inconsequential. The only way to wield either properly was to recognize that.
It was not a fight, so much as a dance. Lu Yan just needed to find the rhythm of it and see it through to the end.
Favourite quotes:
1) "I need a drink," he muttered.
"You consume a lot of spirits for someone searching for purity," she remarked.
"Wine is nothing but water, millet, and the wisdom of time," he insisted. "Nothing impure at all."
2) "I tried the path of the ascetics once. Went to the mountains, meditated. Tried to rid myself of impurities. It didn't enlighten me in the least. I was just hungry." A rumble of thunder broke his admission. "And thirsty," he added.
"And how long was this for?" Jian asked pointedly.
"A day."
3) Lu Yan hadn't understood what he had acquired with his wandering and his many missteps was power. Knowledge.
4) One could walk the path without perfect clarity. One could walk the path in imperfect lines.
Defeating these monsters wasn't a matter of muscle and sword-skill. His body and the weapon he wielded were inconsequential. The only way to wield either properly was to recognize that.
It was not a fight, so much as a dance. Lu Yan just needed to find the rhythm of it and see it through to the end.
February 4, 2021
A really fun and interesting story.
Lu Yun wakes up to find a beautiful woman standing in his bedroom. Not so unusual, but all is not quite as it seems at first in this entertaining short wuxia story.
This was a highly enjoyable read, full of beautiful writing that danced along with lightness and wit but also revealed a greater depth too. Lu Yun was a great character, a funny, entertaining and charming swordsman, dividing his time between women and wine, and fighting devils and spirits. Yet he too has doubts and fears that he has to address.
I had a great time reading this and am very hopeful that this will continue into a future series, as I would love to see more of his sword-wielding adventures.
*I received a free copy of this story in an exchange for an honest review*
Lu Yun wakes up to find a beautiful woman standing in his bedroom. Not so unusual, but all is not quite as it seems at first in this entertaining short wuxia story.
This was a highly enjoyable read, full of beautiful writing that danced along with lightness and wit but also revealed a greater depth too. Lu Yun was a great character, a funny, entertaining and charming swordsman, dividing his time between women and wine, and fighting devils and spirits. Yet he too has doubts and fears that he has to address.
I had a great time reading this and am very hopeful that this will continue into a future series, as I would love to see more of his sword-wielding adventures.
*I received a free copy of this story in an exchange for an honest review*
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December 7, 2025I hope Jeannie Lin does get back to writing more of Lu Yan and Mei Jian, because this small slice of a short story was just so elegantly executed and caught me right up in the romance and legend of it all. And if she doesn't, well, this reminded me just how good of a writer she is; becoming a completionist of her works would be a really satisfying reading experience.
February 10, 2021
The Tale of the Drunken Sword by Jeannie Lin is a beautifully written novella. Mythical, mystical, mysterious, this elegant piece captivates with allure, teases with wit, satisfies with verve.
Lu Yan wakes after a night of revelry when a quietly insistent visitor urges him to prepare for the imminent battle against evil spirits descending on their inn. Feeling off kilter, he and this incredible woman face off against seemingly endless foes.
Fortunately not all is as it seems...
Jeannie Lin’s story will keep you mesmerized from the first word to the last. Don’t miss this!
Lu Yan wakes after a night of revelry when a quietly insistent visitor urges him to prepare for the imminent battle against evil spirits descending on their inn. Feeling off kilter, he and this incredible woman face off against seemingly endless foes.
Fortunately not all is as it seems...
Jeannie Lin’s story will keep you mesmerized from the first word to the last. Don’t miss this!
February 2, 2021
I am hooked!
For such a short read, this story packs quite a punch. Once again, Jeannie Lin's words paint such a vivid picture that the characters practically leap off the page (in perfect wuxia aesthetic, of course).
Lu Yan is a fantastic new hero to fight demons with! He and Jian complement each other beautifully - not only in battle- and I hope we'll get more adventures with this kicka$$ team!
For such a short read, this story packs quite a punch. Once again, Jeannie Lin's words paint such a vivid picture that the characters practically leap off the page (in perfect wuxia aesthetic, of course).
Lu Yan is a fantastic new hero to fight demons with! He and Jian complement each other beautifully - not only in battle- and I hope we'll get more adventures with this kicka$$ team!
February 23, 2021
I enjoy Jeannie Lin's novels but I think when it comes to short stories and novellas, she's at her best. It's not easy to have to put story, world-building and character-development into what's usually only a couple of dozen pages but she does it with ease and while writing in a style that's beautiful in its use of phrases and images.
Plus, she's got a great sense of humour.
Highly recommended.
Plus, she's got a great sense of humour.
Highly recommended.
February 10, 2021
Super fun, super quick read. I read it in about an hour. Lu Yan wakes up after an evening of heavy drinking to find a beautiful woman telling him to get up because there's demons to fight. But first he has to find his sword. It's like an episode of your favorite wuxia show. The tropes shine and the fight scenes are downright gorgeous. I hope it's just the first of more to come.
February 11, 2021
Wuxia...its literal meaning, according to Wikipedia is martial heroes. Traditionally a form of fantasy literature.
I had to look this up to understand what made it possibly different from Ms. Lin's other works...
This is a very short story, roughly 25 pages, but, in my opinion, tells an entire tale.
This can be read without having read any other of Jeannie Lin's other works.
I had to look this up to understand what made it possibly different from Ms. Lin's other works...
This is a very short story, roughly 25 pages, but, in my opinion, tells an entire tale.
This can be read without having read any other of Jeannie Lin's other works.
February 27, 2021
Tale of the Drunken Sword was a good read. There was a clear sense of the characters and the world, and a little taste of what might come in potential future stories. The last moments in the last chapter were especially sweet, for lack of a better word. I do think I would have liked something a little longer, but overall I enjoyed this one.
Side note: the cover art is lovely
Side note: the cover art is lovely
January 5, 2023
This short story is one of the best 77p spends I've ever had on Kobo!
It is a very quick historical fantasy read, set in China and is mildly humorous and incredibly interesting. Whilst it is a totally self-contained story, it def left me wanting MORE.
Jeannie Lin's historical romances... HERE I COME.
It is a very quick historical fantasy read, set in China and is mildly humorous and incredibly interesting. Whilst it is a totally self-contained story, it def left me wanting MORE.
Jeannie Lin's historical romances... HERE I COME.
February 10, 2021
Lu Yan wakens from a drunken stupor just in time to be warned of danger by a beautiful stranger. As he and the woman face the attacking demons, Lu Yan is forced to confront who he has become and much to consider.
I jumped at being able to read an early copy of this short story, curious when author Jeannie Lin called it her first Wuxia story despite having only a vague notion of what that might mean. What I found was an exciting and instantly immersive tale of a swordsman, his sword, and magic that evoked fantasy, folk tale, and myth.
Lu Yan is a bit of a rascal, the lady is intriguing, his sword is missing, and they are vastly outnumbered. A recipe for a highly enjoyable short from Jeannie Lin that I highly recommend (and hope for more).
This review refers to an uncorrected digital copy that I voluntarily received from the author. A positive review was not required and these are only my own honest opinions.
I jumped at being able to read an early copy of this short story, curious when author Jeannie Lin called it her first Wuxia story despite having only a vague notion of what that might mean. What I found was an exciting and instantly immersive tale of a swordsman, his sword, and magic that evoked fantasy, folk tale, and myth.
Lu Yan is a bit of a rascal, the lady is intriguing, his sword is missing, and they are vastly outnumbered. A recipe for a highly enjoyable short from Jeannie Lin that I highly recommend (and hope for more).
This review refers to an uncorrected digital copy that I voluntarily received from the author. A positive review was not required and these are only my own honest opinions.
February 17, 2021
What an enchanting story!
I am not familiar with the genre but I will happily become more so if the author will write some more. The writing was smooth and both familiar to a western reader and evocative of mysteries unknown. I enjoyed it very much.
I am not familiar with the genre but I will happily become more so if the author will write some more. The writing was smooth and both familiar to a western reader and evocative of mysteries unknown. I enjoyed it very much.
January 22, 2023
Knowledge
Finding your way, your destiny, is knowledge in self. Faith in self and what's right in your face, beside you. This short story gives a hint of a journey toward self knowledge. Great reading.
Finding your way, your destiny, is knowledge in self. Faith in self and what's right in your face, beside you. This short story gives a hint of a journey toward self knowledge. Great reading.
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February 27, 2026jeannie lin has been recommended to me for ages, but i was surprised by how bland her prose is. i got bored very quickly despite the short length and intriguing presence. what a shame...i’m not even sure i’ll try her longer stuff anymore.
February 18, 2021
A quickly and utterly devourable short story!
Honestly, I had to look up what wuxia was, but the style of story is right up my alley. Lu Yan may party hard (he was frankly disappointed in himself that he stopped drinking well before the rest of the inn's travelers) but he's also someone who doesn't shirk his duties. So when a mysterious - and fancily dressed - woman wakes him up and tells him there's a horde of demons on the way, well, what else is there to do but figure out where he put his sword and go save the day?
It's humorous, action-packed, with just a touch of romance. I would gladly read an anthology of stories about Lu Yan and Jian's adventures!
I received an advance review copy of this book from the author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Honestly, I had to look up what wuxia was, but the style of story is right up my alley. Lu Yan may party hard (he was frankly disappointed in himself that he stopped drinking well before the rest of the inn's travelers) but he's also someone who doesn't shirk his duties. So when a mysterious - and fancily dressed - woman wakes him up and tells him there's a horde of demons on the way, well, what else is there to do but figure out where he put his sword and go save the day?
It's humorous, action-packed, with just a touch of romance. I would gladly read an anthology of stories about Lu Yan and Jian's adventures!
I received an advance review copy of this book from the author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
February 11, 2021
The short review - OMG where is the next book already?!
This is a quick fabulous read by a great author. Like a brief wuxia movie in your mind.
This is a quick fabulous read by a great author. Like a brief wuxia movie in your mind.
February 15, 2021
A delightful novella with characters I want to see in future stories.
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