Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao **full discussion/ mark spoilers** (June 2023)

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

FULL DISCUSSION for Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao

Discuss the book fully, but tag spoilers.
how-to-spoiler: < spoiler > Words go here < /spoiler > (remove spaces)
Suggested Discussion Points
Do you like the characters?
Comment on the world-building.
What questions/ thoughts did the book elicit for you?
What rating do you give this book?
What are your compliments and criticisms for the author?

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[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

I am a little way into the book. It has Percy Jackson/ mythology vibes. It is doing a good job mixing exposition and getting the story started.

[Jennifer]

I just started it while waiting for my oil to be changed. Thank goodness for books to pass the time.

I agree with you Melanie that it has some Percy Jackson/mythology vibes. I'm pretty okay with that since I really love mythology. I'm also looking forward to learning more about Chinese mythology since I haven't read many books in that category.

[DivaDiane]

I am about 60% in now. I’m loving the Chinese history element. It seems as though the author took Gaiman’s idea about the creation of American Gods and applied it to Chinese and American historical figures.

I’m listening to the audio book and the narrator is really good.

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

Now that you mention it, I see the similarities to American Gods. Mostly I thought the concept was a great way yo do historical exposition for a a Western audience in a way that integrates with the stary instead of just ... here have some random history.