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Six Crimson Cranes Audiobook
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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 Caraval
Shiori'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
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“Narrator Emily Woo Zeller immerses listeners in this fairy-tale inspired fantasy…Zeller’s vocal versatility shines as she adjusts tone and cadence to capture a large cast of characters. This trope-defying audiobook, rich with European folklore and Asian mythology, is not one to miss…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award,
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“Stunningly imaginative…A wholly original story of an exiled princess, forbidden magic, and a quest to save the kingdom. YA fantasy fans will delight in the richly crafted world Elizabeth Lim has poured onto the pages.”
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“A richly imagined landscape…vibrant, fast-paced.”
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“A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling.”
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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.”
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"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.
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“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. -
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.
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"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.
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Magic abounds in this mesmerizing YA fantasy based on East Asian folklore and fairy tales.
— Shelf Awareness
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An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick
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An AudioFile Best Audiobook of the Year
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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Nominated for Maine Student Book Award, 2022
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Nominated for Oklahoma Sequoyah Young Adult Book Award, 2023
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Nominated for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, 2022
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Nominated for Maine Student Book Award, 2022
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Nominated for Oklahoma Sequoyah Young Adult Book Award, 2023
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Nominated for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, 2022
Six Crimson Cranes Listener Reviews
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Rick O, 5/28/2023
About Elizabeth Lim
Elizabeth Lim is the author of young adult fantasy novels in two series, the Blood of Stars and the Six Crimson Cranes series. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she was raised on a hearty diet of fairy tales, myths, and songs. Before becoming an author, she was a professional film and video game composer. She is an alumna of Harvard College and the Juilliard School.
About Emily Woo Zeller
Emily Woo Zeller is an artist, actor, dancer, choreographer, and voice artist who has won Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2018. She began her voice-over career by voicing animation in Asia. AudioFile magazine named her one of the Best Voices of 2013 for her work in Gulp. Other awards include the 2009 Tristen Award for Best Actress as Sally Bowles in Cabaret and the 2006 Roselyn E. Schneider Prize for Creative Achievement.