Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELER - A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse. Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone.

A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling. --Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval

Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted. But it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother.

A sorceress in her own right, Raikama banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes. She warns Shiori that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die.

Penniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne. Only Shiori can set the kingdom to rights, but to do so she must place her trust in a paper bird, a mercurial dragon, and the very boy she fought so hard not to marry. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to forswear--no matter what the cost.

Weaving together elements of The Wild Swans, Cinderella, the legend of Chang E, and the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Elizabeth Lim has crafted a fantasy like no other, and one that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page.

A stunning remake of a fairytale. Six Crimson Cranes is the perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings. --Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

Fast-paced excitement is balanced with a satisfyingly intricate plot that weaves in elements from Western fairy tales and East Asian folklore. --SLJ, starred review

A richly imagined landscape . . . vibrant, fast-paced.
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

The myths and fairy tales her father used to tell her as a youngster encouraged Elizabeth Lim to become a writer. She is a Juilliard-trained composer who has written the scores for multiple award-winning films and video games, in addition to being an author. She attended Harvard College and currently resides in New York City with her spouse. She is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit Elizabeth's website at www.elizabethlim.com to learn more about her.

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ISBN 13	9780593300923
ISBN 10	0593300920
Title	Six Crimson Cranes
Author	Elizabeth Lim
Series	Six Crimson Cranes
Condition	Unavailable
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2021-07-06
Number of pages	464
Prizes	Nominated for Maine Student Book Award 2022, Nominated for Oklahoma Sequoyah Young Adult Book Award 2023, Nominated for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award 2022
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