![]() ![]() The novel’s trajectory shares similarities with other young adult novels in which the protagonists are ordinary people who fall into events beyond their control, learn about their destiny, and eventually come to accept what they must do. Intertwining these elements together within a satisfying action-adventure romp, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy plot-driven stories as well as readers who are looking for something a bit different from realist historical novels about Chinese American life. ![]() The first book in an anticipated series, Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor takes readers through a wide breadth of Chinese imperial history and mythology within a narrative that also references gaming, virtual reality, and contemporary popular culture. Although a growing number of young adult contemporary novels published today feature Asian protagonists, it is less common to see works such as Zhao’s novel that defy easy categorization due to its subject matter and narrative structure. With the proliferation of historical novels for young adults, Xiran Jay Zhao’s novel Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor is a distinctive addition to this body of literature. ![]()
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