Elizabeth Lim

Channi was not born a monster, but a cruel betrayal changed her destiny forever. Offered as a sacrifice to the Demon Witch by her own father, Channi was cursed with the terrifying face of a serpent. She is the exact opposite of her radiant and beautiful sister, Vanna, who is the only person in their village who looks at Channi with love instead of fear. Now seventeen, Vanna is being forced into a vulgar betrothal contest designed to enrich the greedy village leaders. Knowing the suitors are ruthless, Channi steps up to defend the sister she loves more than anything. But by standing in the way of the cruelest competitor, Channi draws his deadly wrath. Her defiance sparks a grisly battle royale that forces the sisters on a harrowing quest across treacherous lands and dangerous seas. Along the way, Channi finds herself entangled in a complicated romance with a sworn enemy and faced with an impossible choice. Drawing on rich Asian folklore, this heart-wrenching tale explores the dark side of beauty, the power of sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Princess Shiori made a solemn deathbed promise to return a powerful dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping her word is proving far more dangerous than she ever imagined. To fulfill her vow, she must journey deep into the hidden kingdom of dragons and navigate treacherous political intrigue among both humans and magical beasts alike. Along the way, she must fend off ruthless thieves who covet the pearl's immense power and will stop at nothing to steal it. All the while, Shiori must maintain the flawless appearance of a perfect princess to protect herself from those who would burn her at the stake for the forbidden magic running through her veins. The pearl itself is no ordinary treasure. It pulses with a malevolent energy, helping Shiori one moment and betraying her the next, threatening to shatter her family and sever the delicate thread of fate binding her to her true love. It will take every ounce of courage Shiori possesses to survive this soaring fantasy adventure.

Shiori must break a spell that turns her brothers into cranes. (Ages 12 to 17)

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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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A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse... Drawing from 'The Wild Swans' and East Asian folklore, this breathtakingly original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo or Tomi Adeyemi. 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.

Truyan Saigas never wanted to be a con artist. But after her father vanishes at sea, she is forced to use her unique magic—the ability to paint the future—to forge art and support her family. When ruthless gangsters demand payment in blood for her mother's gambling debts, Tru is backed into a corner. Desperate, she agrees to a marriage contract with a mysterious and cursed dragon lord. In exchange for her family's safety and answers about her missing father, Tru must move into his desolate undersea palace. But the dragon lord has a dangerous hidden agenda. He needs Tru's magic to infiltrate the tyrannical Dragon King's inner circle and paint a treasonous future that could shatter both the mortal and immortal realms. Swept up in a world of deception, betrayal, and unexpected romance, Tru must decide how far she will go to rewrite destiny.

What if the Blue Fairy was never supposed to help Pinocchio? In this captivating twist on a classic Disney story, the magic you thought you knew takes a dark and dramatic turn. Long before she became the legendary Blue Fairy, Chiara was just a young woman in the sleepy village of Pariva with a simple wish to bring happiness to others. Her sister, Ilaria, had much grander dreams of leaving their small town behind. Forty years later, Chiara decides to defy the strict laws of fairy magic to grant a wish for a lonely old woodcarver named Geppetto and his little wooden puppet. But her forbidden magic does not go unnoticed. The Scarlet Fairy—who is none other than her estranged sister, Ilaria—catches her in the act. Fueled by a decades-old grudge, the sisters strike a dangerous, old-fashioned wager. Now, the ultimate fates of Pinocchio and Geppetto hang delicately in the balance. Will the sisters finally find a way back to each other, or will this magical gamble come with too many strings attached?