“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 '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 ' -Chloe Gong, New York Timesbestselling author of These Violent Delights Six Crimson Cranes is the perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings. 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 'This book is magic! The writing will transport you, and you will love Shiori. It also has a very sexy dragon.” ' -Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval 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. 'A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to forswear-no matter what the cost. 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. Penniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne.

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.

But it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother.Ī sorceress in her own right, Raikama banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. 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. A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse.

Six crimson cranes series