“We were seven, and seven was a number of strength. An uneven number that could not fold unto itself, large enough to withstand many threats, yet small enough to stay devoted.”
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a fun, fantasy novel steeped in Eastern mythology with dark fairytale elements.
Title: Six Crimson Cranes
Author: Elizabeth Lim
Genre: YA fantasy
Rating: 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Unspoilery Blurb
After discovering a dragon, Shiori, the only princess of Kiata, realizes that she has forbidden magic running through her veins. When her magic catches the attention of her stepmother Raikama, Shiori and her six brothers are placed under a curse and removed from the palace. Shiori then must find her brothers, break the curse, and save her kingdom from magic and invasion.
Unspoilery Review
I loved this! This book was so exciting and descriptive! First of all, I really like the original cover for this book (the one in the heading), but I am absolutely obsessed with the FairyLoot cover in the picture above the Unspoilery Blurb!😍
Second, I loved the plot and all the struggles the characters faced when trying to break their curse and unravel the mystery of magic. I appreciated that this book didn’t just follow normal fantasy troupes and plots, but it really paved its own path. I enjoyed the myths, the stories, the world, and the magic.
Shiori was such a wonderful character that truly got stronger and more confident throughout the book. I am so proud of her for continuing to fight for her family, her country, and herself. Also I loved seeing her relationships with her brothers, her stepmother, and everyone she meets on her journey!
Overall I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for an action-packed, high fantasy novel with East Asian myths, dragons, magic, curses, and family.
Have you read this book? I think I enjoyed this one more than Lim’s Spin the Dawn duology, but they’re both good series! I can’t wait to see what happens next to Shiori and her loved ones!
What did you think? Please share your thoughts!
Be safe, Stay strong, and Change the world!! ❤️🏳️🌈✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻🏳️🌈❤️
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Anna's Book Nook 
With every great review I get more excited to read this!!
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Yay! I hope you enjoy it when you read it!💛
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so glad you enjoyed this, Anna! – H
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Thank you! It was definitely a fun read!
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