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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’

Publisher Review

** PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH LIM ** A dazzling fairy tale full of breathtaking storytelling * Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval * This is a gem for all lovers of whimsical fantasy! * Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire * This book is magic! * Kristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling author of Graceling * 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 princess with a secret, forbidden magic, betrothals gone awry-Six Crimson Cranes is 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 NYT bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked * Six Crimson Cranes is a true fairy tale adventure with a vividly drawn world, a lovable and dynamic heroine, and a complex wicked stepmother. With her skillful combination of folklore and surprising plot twists, Elizabeth Lim takes readers on a captivating and wholly original journey * Melissa Bashardoust, author of Girl, Serpent, Thorn * 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 must-read for lovers of folkloric fantasy, told with flair and originality. Readers will be captivated by Shiori's journey * Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of Sevenwaters and Wildwood Dancing * Positively enchanting, and absolutely worthy of its hype. I felt like I was pulled into the most beautiful fairytale, and I never wanted to leave * Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth * Sure to delight even the most jaded of fantasy readers * NPR * What an amazing creation! Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was wrong. This is a white-knuckle read! * Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tempests and Slaughter on Spin the Dawn * A nuanced, compelling cast. Seamlessly intertwining western and East Asian folklore, Lim embroiders a richly imagined landscape in this vibrant, fast-paced duology starter * Publishers Weekly, starred review * An addictive magical adventure * School Library Journal * Elizabeth Lim is such an incredible storyteller . . . This amazing story will leave you breathless and aching to keep reading it long after you've finished * The Nerd Daily * Elizabeth Lim weaves a magical tale of a determined young woman who lets nothing stand in her way. I for one cannot wait to read the second . . . It's a definite hit * Manchester Evening News * Enchanting and lyrical, this book offers young adult readers an immersive tale of grit and adventure with a princess who will win their hearts * Armadillo Magazine * Captivating, magical, and immersive... a breath-taking fantasy and one of this year's standout book releases - Voice Magazine review