Scale-Bright books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Scale-Bright series?"

"There are two books in the Scale-Bright series, published in 2014."

Q: "What is the first book in the Scale-Bright series?"

"The first book in the Scale-Bright series is The Archer Who Shot Down Suns, published in 2014."

Q: "What mythology does the Scale-Bright series draw from?"

"The series draws from Chinese mythology, reimagining figures like Houyi the archer and Chang'e the moon goddess in a contemporary Hong Kong setting. The mythological elements are woven into modern life rather than kept separate."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Archer Who Shot Down Suns	2014	Benjanun Sriduangkaew	Buy
2	Scale-Bright	2014	Benjanun Sriduangkaew	Buy

The Scale-Bright series consists of two works published in 2014: The Archer Who Shot Down Suns and Scale-Bright. Both take figures from Chinese mythology and place them in modern Hong Kong, where ancient gods and mortals share the same streets. The result is urban fantasy rooted in a specific cultural tradition rather than generic Western-style magic.

Sriduangkaew’s retelling is distinctive for its queer characters and its refusal to simplify the source mythology. The stories are lyrical and compact, offering readers a window into Chinese folklore through a modern lens.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Scale-Bright series?

There are two books in the Scale-Bright series, published in 2014.

What is the first book in the Scale-Bright series?

The first book in the Scale-Bright series is The Archer Who Shot Down Suns, published in 2014.

What mythology does the Scale-Bright series draw from?

The series draws from Chinese mythology, reimagining figures like Houyi the archer and Chang’e the moon goddess in a contemporary Hong Kong setting. The mythological elements are woven into modern life rather than kept separate.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order