Pangu's Shadow
“Since Dove Arising, I have been waiting with bated breath for Bao’s next SF—and Pangu’s Shadow totally delivers! This stellar outer-space murder mystery is action-packed and beautifully nuanced. The writing is evocative, the science is fascinating, the characters are as brilliant as they are endearing, and the dual POV narration is heartbreakingly intimate.”
—Romina Garber, New York Times and international bestselling author of Zodiac and Lobizona
“This technology-infused whodunnit combines an insider’s perspective on STEM culture with truly creative, exploratory worldbuilding that teases the boundaries of what science fiction can do as a genre—and the results are an awful lot of fun.”
—Andrea Tang, author of Rebelwing
“Full of humanity and heart, Pangu’s Shadow will rivet readers with an out-of-this-world murder mystery and capture their hearts with an enthralling rivals-to-lovers romance. A unique, timely, and iconic addition to the young adult mystery canon!”
—Katie Zhao, author of How We Fall Apart
“Pangu’s Shadow is a pitch-perfect murder mystery wrapped up in a scientific bow. A searing indictment of a system that discriminates against and ‘others’ so many of us, this book breathes life into our souls, shines brilliantly in its honesty, and ultimately sparks hope for us all. The disability rep and found family made my heart dance. Who knew science could make me feel so much?”
—Cody Roecker, Naperville Public Library