When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (The Singing Hills Cycle #2) by Nghi Vo [Narrated by Cindy Kay]

The cleric Chih finds themself and their companions at the mercy of a band of fierce tigers who ache with hunger. To stay alive until the mammoths can save them, Chih must unwind the intricate, layered story of the tiger and her scholar lover—a woman of courage, intelligence, and beauty—and discover how truth can survive becoming history.

Nghi Vo returns to the empire of Ahn and The Singing Hills Cycle in this mesmerizing, lush standalone follow-up to The Empress of Salt and Fortune.

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First line:

The tavern was little more than a waxed canvas tent, tilted toward the south by the wind that rushed headlong down the mountain.

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Source:

Audio from Libby

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Rating:

4 Tigers out of 5

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Once again, I loved Cindy's narration. I have read the book before but this is my first time on audio. I think Nghi's series of novellas leave the reader contemplating something new every time they read. This read had me contemplating how stories are told and how they evolve in different cultures or families.

I can't recommend this series of novellas enough! A must read for every reader.

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