Since Life Is Strange was so well received, Square Enix (most likely) wanted to expand the franchise. Dontnod Entertainment wasn't quite ready yet to continue the series, however, and instead the task was handed to Deck Nine.
The second novel -- in both; publication and internal chronological order -- of The Asian Saga is Tai-Pan. It takes the reader to the shores of China and the founding of Hong Kong in the year 1841.