Beasts of the Uncanny Wild - Creatures of the in Between by Cindy Lin Hardcover

About the Book

"Prince Jin is now the emperor of the Three Realms. His first task? Bring the uncanny creatures back to his home. Yet his attempts are plagued at every turn. And when the magical creatures-even Jin's own monstermates-begin to act out in strange and alarming ways, the situation only gets worse. Jin's search for answers leads him to the very place from which all monsters originate: deep within the Uncanny Wild, where sacred peaks are surrounded by a primordial forest...from which no one has ever returned. But as Jin and his friends make their way through the enchanted lands, Jin realizes that all is not as it seems. The enemy that waits for him there is not who he expected-and that's just the beginning"--

Book Synopsis

Prince Jin and his companions face new adventures, new dangers, and more mythical beasts in this thrilling sequel to Creatures of the In Between, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke and How to Train Your Dragon and featuring an immersive blend of East and Southeast Asian mythology.

Prince Jin is now the emperor of the Three Realms. His first task? Bring the uncanny creatures back to his home.

Yet his attempts are plagued at every turn. And when the magical creatures--even Jin's own monstermates--begin to act out in strange and alarming ways, the situation only gets worse.

Jin's search for answers leads him to the very place from which all monsters originate: deep within the Uncanny Wild, where sacred peaks are surrounded by a primordial forest...from which no one has ever returned.

But as Jin and his friends make their way through the enchanted lands, Jin realizes that all is not as it seems. The enemy that waits for him there is not who he expected--and that's just the beginning.

Fans of Dragon Pearl and When the Sea Turned to Silver will thrill at this next step of Jin's action-packed journey as he faces greater odds than ever before with his friends by his side.

Review Quotes

"Court intrigue, daring escapades, and quick-moving battle sequences characterize this entertaining read... Lin's lush descriptions bring her mythical creatures and the mysteries of Samtei's past to life." - Publishers Weekly
"Perfect for fans of monsters, magic, myth, and learning about the stories and heroes of East and Southeast Asian lore." - Booklist
"Aficionados will delight in the plethora of fast-paced action scenes sprinkled with martial arts wisdom, and there is much potential for sequels...and, of course, for Usagi to continue developing her powers." - Booklist
Praise for The Twelve: "[A] rip-roaring debut...Ideal for fans of stories with lots of heart, great lore, and plenty of twists along the way." - ALA Booklist
"Full of heart and brimming with action, what a read! I couldn't put it down, but I didn't want it to end! I know I'll return to this enthralling and inventive world time and time again." - Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Elementals: Ice Wolves
"Includes a series of intriguing twists filled with mythical creatures from East and Southeast Asian cultures... An entertaining sequel that's brimming with nonstop action." - Kirkus Reviews
"A vibrant fantasy about growing beyond mistakes, loyalty, and bravery that will appeal to readers who love tales of epic quests."
- School Library Journal