Six Crimson Cranes Series 2 Books Set

Six Crimson Cranes #1-2

by Elizabeth Lim

This Six Crimson Cranes Series 2 Books Set includes: 1. Six Crimson Cranes 9780593300916 2. The Dragon's Promise 9780593300954

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

976 pages, Hardcover

Published January 12, 2023

About the author

Elizabeth Lim grew up on a hearty staple of fairy tales, myths, and songs. Her passion for storytelling began around age 10, when she started writing fanfics for Sailor Moon, Sweet Valley, and Star Wars, and posted them online to discover, "Wow, people actually read my stuff. And that's kinda cool!" But after one of her teachers told her she had "too much voice" in her essays, Elizabeth took a break from creative writing to focus on not flunking English.

Over the years, Elizabeth became a film and video game composer, and even went so far as to get a doctorate in music composition. But she always missed writing, and turned to penning stories when she needed a breather from grad school. One day, she decided to write and finish a novel -- for kicks, at first, then things became serious -- and she hasn't looked back since.

Elizabeth loves classic film scores, books with a good romance, food (she currently has a soft spot for arepas and Ethiopian food), the color turquoise, overcast skies, English muffins, cycling, and baking. She lives in New York City with her husband.

Reviews

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[perwitasari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wonderful story. Aku baca terjemahannya dan suka banget pada akhirnya. Shiori digambarin beda dengan putri-putri raja yang lain, tapi menurutku itu sisi istimewanya. Shiori mungkin memang masih tengil khas anak-anak di awal cerita, tapi setelah ia dilempar keluar istana dan harus berjuang untuk hidup, perlahan Shiori jadi lebih dewasa. Dia bukan lagi putri muda yang cuma peduli apa yang dia mau, tapi mulai mempertimbangkan pendapat orang lain. Terus karakter Takkan yang jomplang banget dengan ekspektasiku. Ada banyak kisah yang memakai cara mengejutkan buat ngenalin tokoh utama prianya. Tapi, menurutku, Takkan yang paling unexpected. Kupikir, bahkan jika pikiran skeptis Shiori salah, Takkan paling jauh cuma pemuda baik yang digambarin tampan. Udah. Tapi nyatanya Takkan punya sisi lembut khusus buat Shiori. Caranya menyayangi orang lain adalah lewat cerita-cerita yang ia tulis berdasarkan perasaannya. Shiori adalah salah satu yang beruntung untuk mendapatkan semua kisah Takkan tapi nggak cukup beruntung untuk ditakdirkan membacanya. Untungnya, Shiori tahu soal tunangan yang sempat dia tolak habis-habisan itu ditengah perjuangannya. Takkan gak hanya membantu tapi juga mengenalkan bahwa komitmen dan hati yang sudah ia tetapkan hanya untuk Shiori itu pada akhirnya memang hanya mengenali Shiori. Bahkan jika dia hanya bangsawan kelas tiga, bahkan jika rumahnya di utara yang penuh klan bar-bar. Ngerasain banyak naik turun pas baca dan jadi ikut semangat pas Shiori berhasil di akhir.

[Annabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lovely myth based tale with magic, romance, and dragons and it was fantastic to be able to read the duology back-to-back. The main character, Shiori, is compelling and her story swept me up following her in her adventures. The author does a nice job of painting a vivid picture of Shiori's world in strokes of prose. Filling the world with characters that touch Shiori's life and sweep her into her exploits, like her brothers and stepmother and eventually Takkan make the picture even more vibrant. This is a great duology for someone looking for a sweet fable with light romantic vibes and family bonds.

[Kara Harrower · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn’t the biggest fan of this book. While I adored the first book and I love the universe. I saw this book as pointless. The first book didn’t need to end on a cliffhanger and this whole book really didn’t need to happen. It took awhile for me to finish it because I just couldn’t get into. It was a constant “the battle starts” to “we won the battle” to “the new battle starts” and on. I liked it but compared to the first book I would for sure read the first book again and I wouldn’t read this one again.

[L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Elizabeth Lim's Six Crimson Cranes series is a delightful and satisfying read. Drawing inspiration from various East Asian myths, legends, and folktales, Lim weaves a tale that could pass off as its own fairytale. Her meticulous world-building and well-rounded characters contribute to the book's charm. I particularly enjoyed the intriguing plot and how it enriches the well-known folklore it draws from.

Overall, this series is enchanting and a great palate cleanser.✨

[Cristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

As per usual Elisabeth Lim's story was complex and beautiful.
The main character Shiori was strong, determined and brave...it was so inspiring to see her facing her curse.
The plotline and set up were both intricated and full of details, and the open ending left me curious but also a little sad because I truly wanted this book to be a standalone.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the second book better than the first but overall the story tied up nicely with reasonable consequences. The love interest was actually quite likeable, and Shiori was actually quite inspiring for how much she loved her family. I read the prequel before this (which was great and tragic) and Lim's storytelling is very easy to sink into.

[Lily~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is EVERYTHING. The romance between shiori and takkan, the way the ending made me cry so much when kiki supposedly died. This book does NOT let you breath. Once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down. Overall, I adored this book

[Beverley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Read the second book. Gave them to my granddaughter to read.

[Queen of Everything · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I tell you this was an emotional roller coaster, I’m dead ass serious. I’m a sucker for a badass chick that is besties with basically anyone cool, and did I mention DRAGONS 🐉❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

#GE

[Marissa J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely breathtaking book, i am dying for a sequel

[Вероника Орлова]

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[Maggie Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔖Fantasy
📎This book was so beautiful in every aspect. I couldn't put it down. The plot, the magic, the characters - it was perfect and I couldn't have asked for anything better. Elizabeth Lim did not disappoint and I'm already onto book 2, "The Dragons Promise.”