![]() Again, Lim’s storytelling wins the day and takes us on a glorious adventure in which Shiori is up against tricky dragons, uncontrollable magic, and powerful demons. Of all the recent books hailed as great retellings or modern fairytales, The Dragon’s Promise actually delivers. Joined by her magical paper crane Kiki, her six brothers, and her betrothed, Shiori alone can save the kingdom from impending chaos. The pressure only rises as the kingdom becomes fearful of Shiori’s abilities. As she takes up this task, the mountains grow restless with demons, and they demand Shiori’s blood to set them free. Set on a dangerous journey with an uncontrollable magic pearl, Shiori will stop at nothing until it’s returned to its original owner. ![]() This decision does not sit well with the dragons, and Shiori must find a way to escape back to the surface world. She plans to fulfill her promise and present the lost pearl to the dragon king but refuses to give it to anyone besides its rightful owner. ![]() Shiori ventures with Seryu to the dragon kingdom beneath the water. There was a lot more action in this book, and while both are amazing, I found myself enjoying the sequel a smidge more. ![]() The story gets even bigger and better in The Dragon’s Promise as we follow Princess Shiori attempting to fulfill her stepmother’s wish. Elizabeth Lim’s Six Crimson Cranes duology comes to a close with a fairytale ending fitting for its rambunctious heroine. ![]()
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