The Lotus Flower Champion

Name: The Lotus Flower Champion
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Pintip Dunn
ISBN: 9798350853766

Author: Pintip Dunn, Love Dunn

Narrator: Nancy Wu

Unabridged: 10 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/20/2024

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Suspense & Thriller, Fantasy

Synopsis

No escape. Follow the rules. And don't count on reality—in this uniquely vibrant romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Pintip Dunn and daughter Love Dunn . . .

It looks like paradise . . . only it's not.

This was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Thailand. One last wish for my dying mama. Instead, we're stranded on a lush, stunning island with ten strangers—held captive as Thai mythology unfolds around us . . . and within us.

Now we're being tested. We're expected to face our greatest fears—and possible deaths—in hopes of awakening some kind of dormant gift . . . or curse. One by one, we're transforming, echoing the strange and sometimes wondrous abilities found in Thai folktales.

But my mama has only days to live, my papa is missing, and I'm forced to trust a group of strangers . . . including our evasive, dark-eyed tour guide, who resembles a minor god. Toss me in the ocean and feed me to the naga.

Only I'm no hero. My days are managed by numbers and the compulsions that used to keep me safe. I have to prove how far I can go. To survive. To protect my family.

And to find a way off this perilous island where everything is a lie . . . including reality.

About Pintip Dunn

A first-generation Thai American, Pintip Dunn grew up in a tiny town in Kansas. She went on to graduate from Harvard University, magna cum laude, with an AB, and to receive her JD at Yale Law School.

Pintip is a two-time RITAÂ® award winner and a New York Times bestselling author of young adult fiction. Her books have been translated into four languages, and they have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award and a Kirkus Best Book of the Year.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lizzie on October 04, 2023

I’m not sure what’s with all the 3 star reviews. I love YA novels and this one will be gobbled up by a YA audience and anyone who likes YA novels! It kept me interested right from the start! Nothing is quite as it seems when a mother’s wish to die peacefully back home in Thailand on a beautiful Isla......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on October 31, 2023

I have only read a few books by Pintip Dunn, but I really enjoyed them. So I was very excited when I heard about this one and was happy to get a copy from the publisher to read! While I’ve categorized it as a fantasy for the title of this blog post, it almost had some sci-fi and magical realism to i......more

Goodreads review by Zoë on September 28, 2023

The Lotus Flower Champion was bizarre and interesting, familiar and new, and a blend of genres. The settings were very picturesque. I felt the story was easy to get into and that Alaia was a very compelling character. The main character, Alaia, battles Obsessive Compulsion Disorder and is having to......more

Goodreads review by Timitra on September 30, 2023

Rated 3.5 Stars The Lotus Flower Champion was an enjoyable read but it didn't work for me all the way. The challenges grated on my nerves after a while. I got the point of them and even though I loved seeing the growth, strength and resilience come forth in the heroine I still found them annoying. I......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on October 14, 2023

THE LOTUS FLOWER CHAMPION is an intriguing YA fantasy with a lot of mystery and a bit of magic. Alaia is on a trip with her parents as a last request from her mother, who is dying from cancer. She is determined to make the last days her mother has count, filling them with smiles. However, their trip......more