Lily’s assignments range from the dangerous to the bizarre. She must seduce a monk, scrape a piece of clay from the famous Terracotta Warriors, and climb the Mountains of Heaven to gather a rare herb. During her journey, Lily meets Alex, a young American with whom she fell passionately in love. Soon, she faces revelations that will redefine her past, her destiny, and the shocking truth behind her aunt’s motivation….

Praise:
Yip's lively new novel manages to be at once modern and traditional. Surprising and often funny…quest is filled with unique companions, unforeseen dangers, unexpected joys, and bitter sorrows. Part epic, part coming-of-age story, part modern fairy tale… Publisher’s Weekly
Review:
“Lovely and evocative, provocative, unforgettable…book clubs will especially be fascinated.” M.J. Rose, national best-selling author.

This is an intriguing coming of age romantic adventure …Lily is a fascinating lead… readers will enjoy accompanying Lily as she traverses the Silk Road. Harriet Klausner, book critic.

I hope you'd have a chance to read Song of the Silk Road, available at all B&N, Borders, independent/online book stores, libraries, and wherever books are sold. Thank you and happy year of the rabbit!

Mingmei Yip, author of
Song of the Silk Road
Petals from the Sky
Peach Blossom Pavilion
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories
http://www.mingmeiyip.com