The Moonrise Warrior by Vy Nguyen
He once had a future as the crown prince. Now, Khanh is a feared mercenary. With every moonrise, he shapeshifts into one of the twelve zodiac animals. The warrior relentlessly seeks answers to salvage his spellbound life. The last person he expects a job from is his little sister. As the new heir, sixteen-year-old Vinh is warned that to protect her country, and she must ignore her heart. Khanh is not the whimsical brother she remembers; Vinh fears she isn’t the only one trying to bribe him. Mythical creatures awaken, and fierce tribe members invade. The enemy discovers a way to break Khanh’s agonizing curse. And suddenly, they have leverage over him. The torn princess is forced onto a path she once thought she could never take. Will Vinh sacrifice her brother to save her kingdom? If you love long reads of epic or dark fantasy for young adults, be immersed in this story of complex characters and Asian myths. Recommended for ages 13+
