Six Crimson Cranes – serie

A princess in exile. Six enchanted cranes. An unspeakable curse.'A dazzling fairy tale' STEPHANIE GARBER'Unputdownable, sweeping' KERRI MANISCALCO'This book is magic!' KRISTIN CASHORE A beautiful and immersive YA fantasy retelling of the Grimm brothers' The Six Swans fairytale, set in an East-Asian inspired world.Princess Shiori'anma has a secret: forbidden magic runs in her veins. Until she loses control on the morning of her unwanted betrothal, and is discovered by her stepmother, Raikama.A sorcerous in her own right, Raikama banishes Shiori, transforming her brothers into cranes, and warning her that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die. But as Shiori searches for her brothers, she uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne. To save her kingdom, she must place her trust in a paper bird, a mercurial dragon, and the boy she fought so hard not to marry. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to contain - no matter what it costs.READERS LOVE SIX CRIMSON CRANES'This was so good! Every single person needs to read this and that is an order. GO! What are you waiting for?' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'BEYOND FIVE STARS. Wow, I loved this book like a mother, sister, aunt, daughter, brother, father, cousin...well...I think you get it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'the plot, the characters, the romance... EVERYTHING in this book is perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my word. You guys, do yourself a favor and get this absolutely amazing book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'this story is perfect. from cursed beings to familial relationships, my heart was entranced by the consistent plot peaks and enchanted by the magic of love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A dazzling fairytale' Stephanie Garber on Six Crimson Cranes'The perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness' Chloe Gong on Six Crimson Cranes A dragon's kingdom. A star-crossed love. And a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world, or break it . . .Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined.She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all the while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood.The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next - threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.Shiori's quest continues in the soaring sequel to the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy Six Crimson Cranes.TROPESForbidden magic 🚫✨Slow-burn romance ❤️‍🔥Found family 🔍Quest 🐉READERS LOVE THIS BOOK'This book (and series) was made to break my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another spellbinding, fairytale inspired YA Fantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'CRYING, SOBBING, HEART ABSOLUTELY WRECKED 😭😭😭' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book hit every note it should have for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Shiori is a freaking beast! I love her so much!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A marvel' CHLOE GONG'Dazzling' STEPHANIE GARBER'Magic leaps from every page' AXIE OH'A master storyteller' KERRI MANISCALCOSisterhood bonds and courage are tested in the new magical standalone story from the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon's Promise.Channi was not born a monster. But then her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, and she is forever changed.Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna -the only person she loves and trusts.But when a vulgar competition is set up to marry Vanna off to the highest bidder, only Channi will defend her sister from the cruellest of her suitors.In doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath. To save her Vanna, Channi will face a battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain her heart to its breaking point.Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching tale of courage, loyalty and the deep bonds of sisterhood. READERS LOVE ELIZABETH LIM'I will read quite literally ANYTHING Elizabeth Lim writes but I think this has to be my favourite' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I haven't enjoyed a fantasy book like this since I read Fourth Wing. Wow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was truly wonderful! I loved everything about it and I'm not sure I have words in me to do it justice' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was pure perfection, just like the Six Crimson Cranes duology. So if you loved that, you'll surely love this too' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The emotional impact of it is both beautiful and brutal in a way that is sure to stay with you for quite some time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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 CaravalShiori'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

In this sequel to New York Times bestselling, Six Crimson Cranes Shiori must journey to the kingdom of dragons, return a cursed pearl with the power to destroy the world, and fight to hold on to all that is dear to her. Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy from the acclaimed author of Spin the Dawn.Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined.    She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood.    The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next—threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love, Takkan. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.