Lilia is a storyteller who loves all things animal- and brain-related. She has a degree in psychology and neuroscience from Princeton University, but the only application of that degree these days is in crafting (hopefully) memorable, fictional characters. Aside from writing, Lilia is an avid fan of glutinous desserts, Jellycats, and Chinese palace dramas. Follow her on Instagram @itslalalilia and Twitter @linesbylilia.
The Xiagu Market was once a place of unparalleled delicacies and unrivaled views. From Chun State, on the other end of the continent, people had journeyed to the fertile valley of Xia for a taste of the market’s offerings—thousand-spice pig trotters, oxtail soup simmered with pickled chrysanthemum greens, bear paw braised in hawberry wine. Bellies […]