Elizabeth Lim's Six Crimson Cranes
Elizabeth Lim's Six Crimson Cranes is a rich fantasy set in East Asia that retells the famous fairy story of the wild swans with magic, love, and royal intrigue. The narrative is about Princess Shiori, who is thrown out of the kingdom because of her secret magical powers. Her six brothers turn into cranes. Shiori is cursed to be silent since every word she says will kill a brother. She needs to find a way to break the spell and get her voice and throne back.
This story is full of mythology, dragons, forbidden magic, and a strong female lead. It's a mesmerizing journey of identification, courage, and family.
Bundle of Books
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, The Wrath and the Dawn, and Spin the Dawn are all great for YA fantasy enthusiasts who adore fairy tale retellings, strong heroines, and detailed world-building.
Six Crimson Cranes is a must-read for these reasons:
A fresh version of The Wild Swans with roots in East Asia.
Strong Heroine: Shiori is brave, flawed, and very empowering.
Magic and Myth: Dragons, paper birds, and old curses make things more interesting.
Heartfelt Bonds: Looks at how siblings can be loyal to each other and grow as people.
"A princess must find her own voice, even when it's stolen."
"රාජකීය කන්යාවක් තම හඬ සොයාගත යුතුයි even එක එය සොරකම් වුණත්."
"ஒரு அரச குடும்பப் பெண் தன் குரலைத் தேட வேண்டும் even அது இழக்கப்பட்டாலும்."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can get Elizabeth Lim's Six Crimson Cranes online at Booxworm.lk or come to our store in Colombo to start a magical story of stillness, strength, and change.
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About the Book
Title: Six Red Cranes
Written by: Elizabeth Lim
ISBN: 9781529356755
Hodder & Stoughton is the publisher.
Year of Publication: 2021
Number of Pages: About 464 (in paperback)
Type: YA Fantasy / Retelling of a Fairy Tale / Asian Mythology / Adventure
