About Author

Cheng Hao is renowned for his richly imagined fantasy worlds that challenge the conventional boundaries between the real and the surreal. Before turning to full-time writing, he was a human rights lawyer, which now informs his themes of justice, power, and morality.

Book Description

In the ethereal realms of heaven, angels dwell under the absolute decree of God, unquestioning and perfect. Among them, Ning Xiner, the Angel of Music, harbors doubts about humanity's favored status and God’s secretive affections. Her controversial musings stir unrest in heaven, drawing ire from celestial beings, including her brother, the stalwart Angel of Power, Orpheus.

Defiant and curious, Ning Xiner descends to Earth, a rebellious act reminiscent of the fall of Lucifer, now known as Satan. Her departure sparks a celestial uproar, leading to severe repercussions and a tense celestial council led by the formidable Angels, Draconian and Raphael.

Meanwhile on Earth, amidst the bustle of city life, Fang Yongheng grapples with a devastating personal betrayal. Her mundane world collides with the divine when she unwittingly frees an angel, Ophir, who promises her a wish in gratitude. As Ophir adjusts to his earthly surroundings, he and Fang Yongheng navigate a series of humorous and enlightening misadventures.

Both celestial and earthly realms converge as the angels seek to retrieve Ning Xiner, while Fang Yongheng and Ophir explore what it means to be truly divine or earthly. The narrative weaves a tale of questioning faith, understanding human flaws, and discovering the profound connections that bridge worlds.

The novel explores themes of faith, rebellion, the quest for knowledge, and the inherent flaws of beings, divine or otherwise. It delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and the eternal conflicts between celestial order and human nature.