Joan He

3 Series

Joan He is an American author of young adult novels. She studied psychology and Chinese history at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to writing, she explored oil painting but found her passion in storytelling.

In "Descendant of the Crane" by Joan He, Princess Hesina of Yan ascends to the throne after her father's murder. Determined to uncover the truth behind his death, she takes a perilous step by seeking help from a soothsayer, an act punishable by death due to the centuries-long ban on magic in Yan. As the new queen of an unstable kingdom, Hesina's quest for justice puts her reign and life at risk.