Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Burning Roses |
2020 |
S.L. Huang |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Language of Liars |
2026 |
S.L. Huang |
Buy |
S.L. Huang’s standalone work includes Burning Roses (2020) and The Language of Liars (2026). Burning Roses retells fairy tales featuring older heroines and blends Western and Chinese mythology. It was nominated for a Hugo Award.
The Language of Liars (2026) is Huang’s latest novel. Both books demonstrate her interest in retelling familiar stories from fresh angles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the S.L. Huang Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the S.L. Huang Standalone Novels series, published between 2020 and 2026.
What is the first book in the S.L. Huang Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the S.L. Huang Standalone Novels series is Burning Roses, published in 2020.
What is Burning Roses about?
Burning Roses (2020) is a novella that reimagines fairy tale characters as older women. The story features Rosa, an aged Red Riding Hood, and Hou Yi, the archer from Chinese mythology, teaming up to face a threat. It was a Hugo Award finalist.