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A princess in exile. Six enchanted cranes. An unspeakable curse. 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, Sunday Times
bestselling author of Caraval 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
From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes
comes a tale of two sisters - one as beautiful as the other is
monstrous - who must fight to save each other when a betrothal
contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond
forever. One must fall for the other to rise. Channi was not born a
monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the
Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face,
Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna-the
only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a
monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now seventeen, Vanna
is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the
coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on
her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister
against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes
the target of his wrath - launching a grisly battle royale, a quest
over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice
that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point. Weaving
together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with
classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian
folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this
thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side
of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.
'A dazzling fairytale' Stephanie Garber, 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 . . . Shiori's quest continues
in the soaring sequel to the New York Times bestselling young adult
fantasy Six Crimson Cranes. 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. PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH LIM 'Magic leaps
from every page of Lim's exquisite fairytale' Axie Oh 'An amazing
creation!' Tamora Pierce 'The perfect blend of whimsy and
ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your
heartstrings' Chloe Gong 'This is a gem for all lovers of whimsical
fantasy!' Natasha Ngan 'Lim is a master storyteller which is
apparent with every magical turn of the page' Kerri Maniscalco
'This book is magic!' Kristin Cashore 'Elizabeth Lim takes readers
on a captivating and wholly original journey' Melissa Bashardoust
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What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld? When Captain Shang is mortally wounded in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shangs great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must find Shangs spirit and leave by sunrise, or become King Yamas prisoner forever. Mulan, still disguised as the soldier Ping, wrestles with the decision whether or not to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before its too late?
A tailor in disguise. Three legendary dresses. The competition of a
lifetime. 'An amazing creation!' Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times
bestselling author Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping
fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the
role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew
three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars. On the
fringes of the Great Spice Road, Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming
the greatest tailor in the land - but as a girl, the best she can
hope for is to marry well. Then a royal messenger summons her
ailing father to court, and Maia seizes her chance. Disguised as a
man, she travels to the Summer Palace in her father's place to
compete for the emperor's favour, and the coveted position of
imperial tailor. If Maia's ruse is discovered, her life will be
forfeit. But if she wins, she will achieve her greatest dream. Yet
nothing could have prepared her for the challenge ahead: to sew
three magic gowns for the emperor's bride-to-be. One from the
laughter of the sun, one from the tears of the moon, and one from
the blood of stars. Accompanied by the mysterious court enchanter,
whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise,
Maia's journey will take her to the far reaches of the kingdom,
seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars, and finding more than she
ever could have imagined. Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with
forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this young adult
fantasy is pitch-perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Renee Ahdieh.
Praise for Spin the Dawn 'Looking for your next big YA fantasy
series? We've got our eye on this stylist blockbuster'
Entertainment Weekly 'Spin the Dawn is proof that casting a wider
net not only gives us a fresh story that feels unlike everything
else on the shelves beside it but also allows for richer and more
nuanced storytelling' NPR 'All the cutthroat competition of a
runway fashion reality show and the thrilling exploits of an epic
quest . . . a stunning tapestry of adventure' The Washington Post
From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes
comes a tale of two sisters - one as beautiful as the other is
monstrous - who must fight to save each other when a betrothal
contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond
forever. One must fall for the other to rise. Channi was not born a
monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the
Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face,
Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna-the
only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a
monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now seventeen, Vanna
is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the
coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on
her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister
against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes
the target of his wrath - launching a grisly battle royale, a quest
over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice
that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point. Weaving
together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with
classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian
folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this
thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side
of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.
'A dazzling fairytale' Stephanie Garber, 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 . . . Shiori's quest continues
in the soaring Sunday Times bestselling sequel to the New York
Times bestselling young adult fantasy Six Crimson Cranes. 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.
PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH LIM 'Magic leaps from every page of Lim's
exquisite fairytale' Axie Oh 'An amazing creation!' Tamora Pierce
'The perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and
turns that will tug at your heartstrings' Chloe Gong 'This is a gem
for all lovers of whimsical fantasy!' Natasha Ngan 'Lim is a master
storyteller which is apparent with every magical turn of the page'
Kerri Maniscalco 'This book is magic!' Kristin Cashore 'Elizabeth
Lim takes readers on a captivating and wholly original journey'
Melissa Bashardoust
What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper?
Unable to prove that she's the missing princess, and unable to bear life under Lady Tremaine any longer, Cinderella starts work at the palace as a seamstress. However, when Cinderella finds herself witness to a grand conspiracy to take the king - and the prince - out of power, she is faced with questions of love and loyalty to the kingdom.
Cinderella must find a way to stop the villains of past and present... before it's too late.
Three magical gowns. Two kingdoms on the brink of war. One chance to
save them all.
Maia Tamarin proved her skill as a tailor when she wove the dresses of
the sun, the moon, and the stars, but it will take more than a
beautiful gown to hide the darkness rising up within her, in the
stunning sequel to Spin the Dawn.
Maia Tamarin's journey to sew the dresses of the sun, the moon and the
stars has taken a grievous toll. She returns to a kingdom on the brink
of war, while Edan, the boy she loves, is gone - perhaps forever.
No sooner does she set foot in the Autumn Palace than she is forced to
don the dress of the sun and assume the place of the emperor's
bride-to-be. But the emperor's rivals learn of her deception, and there
is hell to pay - yet the war raging around Maia is nothing compared to
the battle within.
Ever since she was touched by the demon Bandur, she has been changing:
losing control of her magic, her body and her mind. It's only a matter
of time before Maia loses herself completely, but until then she will
stop at nothing to find Edan, protect her family, and bring lasting
peace to her home.
The stakes are higher than ever in this breathtaking sequel to Spin the
Dawn.
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