Elizabeth Lim

El reino de un drag n. Un amor imposible. Y una perla maldita. La princesa Shiori prometi a La Reina Sin Nombre devolver la perla del drag n a su leg timo due o, pero mantener esa promesa ser m s peligroso de lo que jam s imagin . Deber viajar a Ai'long, navegar por intrincadas pol ticas entre humanos y dragones, y defenderse de los ladrones que codician la perla para s mismos, mientras mantiene la apariencia de una princesa perfecta para protegerse de aquellos que la quemar an en la hoguera por el odio a la magia que corre por su sangre. La perla en s no es una simple carga; vibra con poder mal volo, por momentos acudiendo en ayuda de Shiori y traicion ndola al siguiente, amenazando con destrozar a su familia y cortar el hilo del destino que la une a su verdadero amor. Shiori necesitar toda la fuerza que pueda reunir para proteger la vida y el amor por los que tanto ha luchado. El desgarrador viaje de Shiori concluye en La promesa del drag n, secuela del bestseller Seis grullas. "Deslumbrante" --Stephanie Garber, autora de Caraval. "M gica" --Kristin Cashore, autora de Graceling. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the critically acclaimed author of Six Crimson Cranes comes the thrilling next adventure A journey to the kingdom of dragons, a star-crossed love, and a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world or break it... Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy. Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood. The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next--threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.

** VAULT EDITION: featuring a brand-new colourway, beautiful foil design under the jacket, and a new letter from the author **A princess in exile. Six enchanted cranes. An unspeakable curse. A beautiful and immersive YA fantasy retelling of the Grimm brothers' The Six Swans fairytale, set in an East-Asian inspired world, by the author of Spin the Dawn.'A dazzling fairy tale full of breathtaking storytelling' STEPHANIE GARBER Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs in her veins. And on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted, but it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother. A sorceress in her own right, Raikama banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes, and warning Shiori that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die. Penniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne. 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. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to contain - no matter what it costs. Praise for Six Crimson Cranes'An unputdownable, sweeping fairytale that thrills as much as it delights' Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked'This book is magic!' Kristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling author of Graceling'A stunning remake of a fairytale' Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights'This is a gem for all lovers of whimsical fantasy!' Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire

What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio? Pariva is a village full of magical lore where sisters Chiara and Ilaria grew up together. Forty years later, Chiara, now the Blue Fairy, defies the rules of magic within Pariva and grants a wish that changes everything for her old friend Geppetto, and for a little puppet named Pinocchio. But, she is discovered by the Scarlet Fairy, formerly Ilaria, who holds this transgression against her. They decide to settle things through a good old-fashioned bet - with Pinocchio and Geppetto's fate hanging in the balance.

'A marvel' CHLOE GONG 'Dazzling' STEPHANIE GARBER 'Magic leaps from every page' AXIE OH 'A master storyteller' KERRI MANISCALCO Sisterhood bonds and courage are tested in the new magical standalone story from the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon's Promise. Channi was not born a monster. But then her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, and she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna -the only person she loves and trusts. But when a vulgar competition is set up to marry Vanna off to the highest bidder, only Channi will defend her sister from the cruellest of her suitors. In doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath. To save her Vanna, Channi will face a battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain her heart to its breaking point. Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching tale of courage, loyalty and the deep bonds of sisterhood. READERS LOVE ELIZABETH LIM'I will read quite literally ANYTHING Elizabeth Lim writes but I think this has to be my favourite' ?????'I haven't enjoyed a fantasy book like this since I read Fourth Wing. Wow' ?????'This book was truly wonderful! I loved everything about it and I'm not sure I have words in me to do it justice' ?????'This was pure perfection, just like the Six Crimson Cranes duology. So if you loved that, you'll surely love this too' ?????'The emotional impact of it is both beautiful and brutal in a way that is sure to stay with you for quite some time' ?????

From the New York Times bestselling author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a tale of two sisters-one as beautiful as the other is monstrous-who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever. One sister must fall for the other to rise. Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna-the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath-launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point. Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the critically acclaimed author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a fantasy tale of two sisters--one as beautiful as the other is monstrous--who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever One sister must fall for the other to rise. Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna--the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now at seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath--launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point. Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the critically acclaimed author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a fantasy tale of two sisters--one as beautiful as the other is monstrous--who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever One sister must fall for the other to rise. Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna--the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now at seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath--launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point. Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.

Shiori's quest continues in the soaring sequel to the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy Six Crimson Cranes.

In this sequel to New York Times bestselling, Six Crimson Cranes Shiori must journey to the kingdom of dragons, return a cursed pearl with the power to destroy the world, and fight to hold on to all that is dear to her. Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy from the acclaimed author of Spin the Dawn. Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood. The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next--threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love, Takkan. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.

Shiori'anma, la nica princesa de Kiata, tiene un secreto: la magia prohibida corre por sus venas. En la ma ana de su ceremonia de compromiso, Shiori pierde el control. Al principio, su error parece un golpe de suerte al evitar la boda que nunca quiso, pero pronto descubre que atraer la atenci n de su madrastra, Raikama, una poderosa hechicera, puede ser un infortunio. Raikama destierra a la joven princesa, convierte a sus hermanos en grullas, y le advierte a Shiori que por cada palabra que salga de sus labios uno de sus hermanos morir . Sin voz y sola, Shiori emprende la b squeda de sus hermanos y descubre una oscura conspiraci n para usurpar el trono. Solo ella puede salvar al reino, pero antes debe confiar en un p jaro de papel, un drag n vol til, y en el mismo chico con el que tanto se rehus a casarse. Ahora debe abrazar la magia que le han ense ado a suprimir toda su vida, sin importar lo que cueste.

What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio? This New York Times best-selling series twists another Disney classic into a harrowing story in which the Blue Fairy defies fairy law, setting off a dramatic chain of events. "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight . . . " So begins the wish that changes everything--for Geppetto, for the Blue Fairy, and for a little puppet named Pinocchio. The Blue Fairy isn't supposed to grant wishes in the small village of Pariva, but something about this one awakens some long-buried flicker within. Perhaps it's the hope she senses beneath the old man's loneliness. Or maybe it's the fact that long ago, before she was the Blue Fairy, she was a young woman named Chiara from this very village, one with a simple wish: to help others find happiness. Her sister, Ilaria, always teased her for this, for Ilaria had big dreams to leave their sleepy village and become a world-renowned opera singer. The two were close, despite their differences. While Ilaria would have given anything to have a fairy grant her wish, Chiara didn't believe in the lore for which their village was famous. Forty years later, Chiara, now the Blue Fairy, defies the rules of magic to help an old friend. But she's discovered by the Scarlet Fairy, formerly Ilaria, who, amid a decades-long grudge, holds the transgression against her sister. They decide to settle things through a good old-fashioned bet, with Pinocchio and Geppetto's fate hanging in the balance. Will the sisters find a way back to one another? Or is this, like many matters of the heart, a gamble that comes with strings? Try the other books in the A TWISTED TALE series: A Whole New World by Liz BraswellOnce Upon a Dream by Liz BraswellAs Old As Time by Liz BraswellReflection by Elizabeth LimPart of Your World by Liz BraswellMirror, Mirror by Jen CalonitaConceal, Don't Feel by Jen CalonitaStraight On Till Morning by Liz BraswellSo This is Love by Elizabeth LimUnbirthday by Liz BraswellGo the Distance by Jen CalonitaWhat Once Was Mine by Liz BraswellAlmost There by Farrah Rochon

What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio? Pariva is a village full of magical lore where sisters Chiara and Ilaria grew up together. Forty years later, Chiara, now the Blue Fairy, defies the rules of magic within Pariva and grants a wish that changes everything for her old friend Geppetto, and for a little puppet named Pinocchio. But, she is discovered by the Scarlet Fairy, formerly Ilaria, who holds this transgression against her. They decide to settle things through a good old-fashioned bet - with Pinocchio and Geppetto's fate hanging in the balance. Part of the official Disney Twisted Tales series!" This book has no right to be so enticing." 5 STAR READER REVIEW"Beautiful, everything about this book was just magical." 5 STAR READER REVIEW"I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to travel to a land filled with magic, sisterhood, and wooden puppets." 5 STAR READER REVIEW

Neverojatnoe, roskoshnoe fentezi, v kotoroe vljubjatsja vse poklonniki Sary Maas i Rene Akhdi! Majja vsegda mechtala stat velichajshim portnym. No vse, na chto mogla nadejatsja devushka, tak eto udachno vyjti zamuzh. No Majja ne gotova otstupit. Chtoby zanjat mesto imperatorskogo portnogo, ona gotova posporit dazhe s boginej i sshit tri platja: iz smekha solntsa, slez luny i krovi zvezd. No eto nevozmozhno bez pomoschi togo, kto vladeet silnejshej magiej. Gotova li Majja sdelat vybor mezhdu svoim prednaznacheniem i chelovekom, kotorogo ej okazalos suzhdeno poljubit? Drevnie legendy ozhivajut na glazakh devushki, priblizhaja ee k tseli i odnovremenno razbivaja serdtse. Potomu chto zavetnaja mechta Maji stala ee samym bolshim prokljatiem...

A dragon's kingdom. A star-crossed love. And a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world, or break it . . . Shiori's quest continues in the soaring sequel to the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy Six Crimson Cranes. Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all the while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood. The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next - threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win. PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH LIM 'A dazzling fairy tale full of breathtaking storytelling' Stephanie Garber 'An amazing creation!' Tamora Pierce 'The perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings' Chloe Gong 'This is a gem for all lovers of whimsical fantasy!' Natasha Ngan 'Lim is a master storyteller which is apparent with every magical turn of the page' Kerri Maniscalco 'This book is magic!' Kristin Cashore