Definitely. 'Across the Nightingale Floor' is a great start. It's the first book in the Tales of the Otori series. It sets up the story's world and characters really well, with a captivating plot full of intrigue and action.
Another one is 'Grass for His Pillow'. It continues the story from 'Across the Nightingale Floor' and delves deeper into the characters' relationships and the political intrigue of the world. It's full of twists and turns that keep you hooked.
Also, 'Brilliance of the Moon' is worth reading. It further develops the story and the characters, especially in terms of their growth and the challenges they face. The world - building in this one is also expanded upon, making it an exciting addition to Lian Hearn's body of work.
Chapter 414, "The White Knife Goes In, The Red Knife Comes Out", is the clearest early answer because it turns Guan Xiong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Third Master really lives up to his reputation; his skills are...
Chapter 627, "Definitely Not an Accident", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from He looked at the sinister smile lingering in Jiang Li's eyes, then at...
Chapter 391, "Has another top celebrity had a scandal?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Beijing Film Academy's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from You were born in a rural area, not exactly poor, but not particularly...
Chapter 235, "Bungee Jumping in Ethiopia???", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yang Ren's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Chasing Wind Youth was clearly becoming anxious, and as a result, his...
Chapter 448, "Has Jiang Li Gone Crazy?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns World Encyclopedia's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Yu Li still wanted to persuade her, "Why not keep everything?
Chapter 381, "You are Liu Suqing's Daughter", is the clearest early answer because it turns Kejun's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Yu Tiantian was even more baffled now.
Chapter 251, "It seems that going on a transformation show is really useful!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Flash Change's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, If Du Qinglian was somewhat angry just a moment ago, now she was....
Chapter 562, "So You Are Not First, But Last?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on After they finished preparing the fish, Guo Xing and Luo Xuan got...
Chapter 436, "Do You Remember Brother Daniu by Daming Lake?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Sister Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Yu Li took the object that resembled a stone axe and weighed it in...