Книга Six Crimson Cranes: Hodderscape Vault
** VAULT EDITION: featuring a brand-new colourway, beautiful foil design under the jacket, and a new letter from the author **
A beautiful and immersive YA fantasy retelling of the Grimm brothers' The Six Swans fairytale, set in an East-Asian inspired world, by the author of Spin the Dawn.
'A dazzling fairy tale full of breathtaking storytelling' STEPHANIE GARBER
Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs in her veins. And 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, and warning 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 contain - no matter what it costs.
Praise for Six Crimson Cranes
'An unputdownable, sweeping fairytale that thrills as much as it delights' Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked
'This book is magic!' Kristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling author of Graceling
'A stunning remake of a fairytale' Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
'This is a gem for all lovers of whimsical fantasy!' Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire
"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