"A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling.
Six Crimson Cranes elegantly weaves between whimsical and heart pounding as it takes readers on a magical adventure full of entwined fates, surprising curses, and beautiful mythology. It also has a very sexy dragon.” " —Stephanie Garber,
New York Times bestselling author of
Caraval
"This book is magic! The writing will transport you, and you will love Shiori. I myself loved her from the moment she jumped out the window to escape her betrothal ceremony—which was the very first scene." —Kristin Cashore,
New York Times bestselling author of
Graceling
"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
"A resilient heroine, a cast of imaginative characters, and creative plot turns make this gem of a novel sparkle." —Stacey Lee, award-winning author of
The Downstairs Girl
“A gorgeous version of an old fairy tale, told with flair and originality. A must-read for lovers of folkloric fantasy.” —Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of
Daughter of the Forest and
Wildwood Dancing
"An unputdownable, sweeping fairytale that thrills as much as it delights. Lim is a master storyteller which is apparent with every magical turn of the page." —Kerri Maniscalco, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
The Kingdom of the Wicked
"Six Crimson Cranes is a fairytale that feels at once both epic and intimate. Shiori’s quest to save her brothers, her kingdom, and herself is heartfelt, riveting, and as magical as the talents the princess tries so hard to hide." —Sarah Henning, bestselling author of
Sea Witch and
The Princess Will Save You
"Seamlessly intertwining western and East Asian folklore, Lim embroiders a richly imagined landscape in this vibrant, fast-paced duology starter." —
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Fast-paced excitement is balanced with a satisfyingly intricate plot that weaves in elements from Western fairy tales and East Asian folklore. A must-read for fans of folklore– and fairy tale–inspired fantasy." —
SLJ, starred review
"Part exciting adventure, part thoughtful coming-of-age novel, this story retells and overturns familiar tropes." —
Kirkus Reviews“Magic abounds in this mesmerizing YA fantasy based on East Asian folklore and fairy tales.”
–Shelf Awareness
“This book lives WELL up to the high expectations created after the gorgeousness that was/is Spin the Dawn. With a diverse cast and unique world building, Lim is an author I love recommending to teens who enjoy Laini Taylor and Tomi Adeyemi.”
