So happy to have received a Netgalley e-arc, thank you!

I absolutely loved this retelling of the Six Swans fairytale!
This book felt like a mix of studio ghibli (specifically Spirited Away) and a bit of dark fairytale vibes and it gave me all the nostalgic feels.


I loved the beautiful writing.
I loved the different East Asian myths and legends melding together in this beautiful story.
I loved the paper cranes and especially Kiki (cute animal companions! Except in a paper crane form of course)
I loved Takkan and the slowburn and sweet romance
I loved all of Shiori's brothers and their interactions with each other.
I also really loved Raikama, she was so mysterious that I just wanted to know more about her.
There are many more things that I loved from this book, but out of everything, I loved Shiori's journey and her growth throughout this book.
I am in love with both the U.S cover and the U.K cover for Six Crimson Cranes.

5/5 stars
I just adore this book so much and I cannot wait to read what's going to be coming next!

Shiori is the daughter of an emperor, the only princess of Kiata. She discovers she has magic, which is forbidden in Kiata. While she tries to conceal it, her stepmother, Raikama, discovers her secret. Raikama has always hated Shiori and so she banishes her, casting a curse. She curses Shiori so that no one will recognize her, sticking a wooden bowl over her head and making it so if she ever speaks again, one of her brothers will die for every sound she makes. Raikama also curses Shiori’s brothers so that they become cranes everyday, in danger of hunters and others sent to kill them. Sent to a faraway fishing village, Shiroi despairs of ever seeing her brothers again or breaking the curse. In constant fear, Shiori does her best to keep going, searching for a solution. Nothing is as it seems; magic, thought to be forbidden, is prevalent throughout the land. Unfortunately, that solution seems to lie in trusting Takkan, the boy she was betrothed to. But with her magic, Shiori is the only one who can break the curse on her and her brothers.

Even though she is betrothed, in an arranged marriage, Shiori is determined to not be married off and to maintain her sense of self, which her family tries so hard to stifle. She does have responsibilities, as the only daughter of the emperor, but she wants nothing to do with it. She just wants to study magic in secret and eat delicious food and spend time with her brothers. With her enchanted paper crane, Kiki, she is perfectly happy to continue on her path. When her stepmother curses her and her brothers, Shiori proves herself to be very intelligent and strong willed, even as everything seems to be against her success; she keeps looking for solutions and continuing on, biding her time. I did mentally shout at Shiori sometimes, berating her for not noticing what I thought was clear as day; even after all she went through, she still trusted too easily and expected things to go well, lulled into a false sense of security because nothing bad had happened for a minute. But she’s only sixteen (turned seventeen during the course of the novel), a princess and only daughter of an emperor, so she’s bound to make mistakes.

The writing flows so easily and I turned page after page without many breaks. Shiori being such a relatable character helped immensely. The fantasy aspects, as well as the fairytale structure, made for a somewhat predictable read, but there were still a few twists that I couldn’t fully predict. Even though the structure was familiar, it certainly wasn’t boring. And as with many fairytales, I was happy to keep reading. I once read the entire Grimm’s fairytales cover to cover and if that isn’t full of repetitive tropes and stories, nothing is. This retelling turns several fairytale tropes on their heads and I can’t wait to see what comes next! Because apparently this isn’t a standalone! It’s the first in a duology, with an open ending. Some things are resolved but I still have so many questions.

The thread of fate weaves itself through the whole novel, literally at times. There are certain things that seem destined to happen, things Shiori can’t do anything to change. Like her betrothal; no matter how hard she tries to avoid it, even with a curse put on her so no one knows who she is, Shiori can’t avoid Takkan, nor can she avoid developing feelings for him, or vice versa. She fights against it, wanting to make her own choices and her own path. Along with the thread of fate, there are other fantastical and fairytale elements that just keep popping up, maintaining the vibes of a fairytale, even as the story expanded beyond those parameters of a fairytale.

I loved the physical descriptions; even though they were just describing the basic surroundings, it felt so magical. Mountains and forests and snow and ice. So beautiful. And the magic itself was wonderfully described, easy to picture. Sometimes, magical descriptions are too fantastical to imagine properly but this was not the case here. The clothing was so colorful and elaborate, with small details that came in handy to know later. It was just such a vivid picture and I really appreciated how easy this book was to fall into and enjoy.

I had to sometimes suspend my disbelief in terms of Shiori’s curse. She was cursed to not be able to speak, lest a single sound kill one of her brothers, and she was cursed to have a wooden bowl stuck over her head. The nature of the curse made it so she could see through the bowl, but no one else could. However, the wording of some of the interactions later made it seem as though other characters could see her eyes or expression, which would have been impossible. Also, it wasn’t just speech that would cause the curse to activate; it was any sound coming from her throat. I wasn’t entirely sure of the parameters of this curse. Did a gasp count? A scream would count, a whimper. But a gasp? And how did Shiori prevent herself from making sounds in her sleep? I can’t believe she didn’t make a single sound during that whole time, no matter how determined she was not to. I appreciate the effort Lim went to in order to emphasize how hard Shiori tried not to make sounds, biting her tongue, her lips, her cheek; causing herself physical pain so as to not make so much as a whimper. But I couldn’t believe she didn’t make a single sound at all during the several months it took for the curse to run its course.

I would have loved more dragons! Shiori meets Seryu, a dragon prince. He begins to train her in the ways of magic, especially dragon magic. After she nearly drowns in the lake, he puts a sliver of a dragon pearl in her heart to save her. The magic of the dragons is more prevalent than the dragon that we’re made to like from the start and I really hope there’s more of him in the sequel! Though, given how things might pan out, there could be a love triangle, between Shiori, Seryu, and Takkan, a thing I do not want.

I look forward to the sequel, where I’m sure to see more fantasy and fairytale elements, as well as a likely epic conclusion of love and magic. I would recommend this book to fans of Elizabeth Lim. Honestly, I haven’t read many books like this and I’m looking forward to reading more!

An extraordinary tale about a beloved princess of kingdom of Kiata with her six brothers—and a stepmother that curse them with her dark magic. Six Crimson Cranes is a well written retelling of Brothers Grimms’s The Six Swans. This book is filled with familial love, siblings dynamics, fated relationship, political intrigue, dragons, and doomed magic.
Shiori’s journey as a royal to cursed and exiled princess, her self-growth when she was doing her mission to break her curse is the part of this book that I loved the most, beside her relationships with her (evil) stepmother, her older brothers, and Takkan. Speak of Takkan, he is my new favorite male character now. He's painfully sweet and perfect my heart hurts.

Anyway that ending, yeah. I wish i can read the next book now.

This book was absolutely fabulous. I'm in a reading slump right now and having trouble finding books I can focus on. I devoured this. Fantasy, re-told fairy tales, flipped tropes, strong female characters, it was all there. Works ok as a stand alone, but I can't wait for the next.

I have yet to read the author's original duology, but I intend to. While this novel was not a favorite of mine, I am sure that it will have great appeal to some readers. 3 stars.

I think my issue with the novel primarily stemmed from its beginning; I struggled to get into the groove of the book. It felt like I was just waiting for the story to truly begin, a feeling I didn't get until I was roughly 40% through the book. Unfortunately, even then I felt like the story was just missing that special spark. To be perfectly honest, I was fully prepared to give this book two stars until the end, which was a bit rushed, but had a twist that I truly did not see coming.

Truth be told, while I didn't love the book, I do think it will receive good ratings from readers. Those that enjoy the folklore/fairy tale sort of atmosphere will likely connect a little better than I did.

Posted to Goodreads on June 26, 2021.

3.5/5

My god is the story just as beautiful as the cover art! Loved everything from the concept of the story, magic, twists and even the slow burn romance. So cute and fun and just overall a great time time to read.

I would say the only thing keeping me from giving it a full 4 stars is the magic system felt a bit underdeveloped and the pacing in certain parts of the book was a bit slow. But overall it wasn’t distracting enough to make no dislike the reading experience at all. Looking forward to the sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a digital review copy!

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I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK. Was it perfect no, but I really don’t care. The characters, plot, and romance were all amazing to me and I kept putting off finishing it, because I wanted to live in the world longer.

While I loved the plot and found it incredibly intriguing, it was definitely a little all over the place. The first half of the book is a slow to medium pace and the second half picks up real quickly. The plot twists were well laid out and while I didn’t guess them, they all mad sense with what Lim had laid out in the book. Overall the plot was fun and exciting and I couldn’t put it down.

Shiori was a great character to read about and I felt that she had great character development throughout the whole book. She is constantly learning and growing from her past mistakes and you get see her go from a naive young girl to a strong adult. I loved seeing her relationship with her brothers and I do wish their dynamics were explored more. Lastly her chemistry with her love interest was natural and I never felt like it was being forced on us as a reader to believe I them.

I also think that Lim did a fantastic job and not info dumping the magic system. She really shows us through character interactions, rather than just telling it all at once. This also made the book more interesting to read because I kept wanting to know more about the world.

Number 1: have you seen this beautiful cover?!?!
Number 2: have you preordered/added this book to your TBR yet?? If not, you should!

Six Crimson Cranes has those authentic YA fantasy vibes if you know what I mean. I was super engaged in the story and I was so into all of the plot twists! I also loved that the romance wasn't a big part of this first book and it mainly focused on the main character and her relationship with her family!

I am so excited for the sequel! I can definitely see this becoming a favorite series and I have high hopes for book 2!!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Immersive in its lore, engrossing in its characters, and engaging in its plot - this book is a true pleasure to read from cover to cover.

Shiori, the princess of a land that has banished magic, has always been able to access small magics. When one escapes her during a critical moment, Shiori sets off a chain of events that quickly ends with her brothers transformed into cranes and her ability to speak taken from her. Shiori must quickly grow and determine how to reunite with her brothers, fight against those who would overthrow her family, and defend her country from its ancient enemies - demons - all without a word crossing her lips, or one of her brothers will die.

There is so much to love in Six Crimson Cranes, from familiar elements to Western readers (dashes of Cinderella, the legend of the 1,000 paper cranes) to those that are not (dragon pearls and so much more). In particular, I loved how Lim didn't hesitate to interweave elements from numerous legends and still made the story so accessible. I felt like I walked each step with Shiori, growing fonder of her throughout the book, rather than feeling lost at any point.

I also found the relationships in this book to be completely believable. Yes, there is an eligible bachelor that is rather... ahem, attached... to Shiori rather quickly, but there is also a significant backstory and even a shared history there. The book dances with a love triangle but never really does it, a move that I found to be very palatable.

I was struck how much of this book was really about family, both the elements of family we take for granted and those that we don't miss until they're gone. Shiori fiercely loves her family, and her striving to help them never ceases. I admired her tenacity and persistence most of all.

This book is extremely strong, with the only real downside being a bit of a slump in the middle for which it lost its fifth star. I don't love the female bully trope and even though it is eventually explained, it just went on too long. Otherwise, this would be an easy five-star read.

I am eager for the next book - what a great ending that will keep readers wanting more. Pick this one up, just as soon as you can. You'll want to journey far and wide with Shiori, and luckily, we get to do so.

Thank you to NetGalley for a free eArc in exchange for a honest review!

I had high expectations for this book and Elizabeth Lim definitely delivered! The writing is an atmospheric story inspired by Christian Anderson’s “Wild Swans” and the Grimm Brothers’ “Six Swans”. I’m in love with the characters and the journey they’re all intertwined on. Also, can I just mention that the plot twists are AMAZING. It’s beautiful, captivating, and leaves you wanting so much more.
This is perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Flame or Strange the Dreamer.

Six Crimson Cranes is an epic, refreshing start to what I whole heartedly believe will be an amazing series. To say I’m in love with this world would be an understatement. This felt both like an amazing fairytale adventure full of magic and intrigue but was also one of the most unique stories I’ve ever read. The stories within the story we’re so beautiful, this world was so vivid and my heart broke and was put back together several times. I had goosebumps, giggles, frowns and total awe from this story.

This story about a young, brave if not sometimes brash Princess who has to find her way in a world out to get her will capture your heart from the VERY start. The family bonds are so strong in this book and so so very refreshing from other YA Fantasies that you can’t help but to feel the love. Also have I mentioned there may or may not be a slow burn romance?

This book is amazing from the very start until the very end and guess what? I’m pretty sure this will be a series and I’ve noticed something strange mentioned.. Blood of Stars. Several times throughout this book, could it be that it is attached to Lim’ Blood of Stars series?? Now I have to run and read that! Lol

I can’t say more positive things about this amazing story besides don’t walk, RUN and buy this the moment it releases, or even better… preorder it! You seriously will not be disappointed. If the cover doesn’t sell you alone then please trust my very chaotic review.

Read if you like: YA fantasy like Flame in the Mist and The Wrath and the Dawn.
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Shiori is a princess who has secret, forbidden magic. When her stepmother banishes her and turns her brothers into cranes, Shiori is sent on a journey to save her brothers and defeat her stepmother.
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I loved this story. The plot was fast paced and fun, full of adventures. Shiori was a great protagonist; strong willed and kind. There is a sprinkle of romance, which is great for a YA fantasy! I also loved the connection to Japanese folklore and the thousand cranes.
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CW: violence, death, torture, impersonation.

“I was completely enthralled by Lim’s previous book and this one was certainly one of my highly anticipated reads of the year - and it certainly did not disappoint! Once again, the world building is incredible and rich with cultural influences. I am so grateful to have been able to go on this journey with a character like Shiori, and cannot wait to see how the rest unfolds.

I LOVED "Spin the Dawn"- it was one of my favorite books of 2019. I found its sequel "Unravel the Dusk" to be lacking... but I loved the first book in Elizabeth Lim's duology so much that I was quick to want to read an ARC copy of her new work. Not only that, but her books get the most amazing covers! Can't help but judge a book by its cover, especially when the cover is so beautiful.

"Six Crimson Cranes" is a book I wish I could have read as a teenager. Shiori, the main character, is the right amount of spunky, cute, annoying, loyal, and endearing. There is a sweet romance, but it isn't the absolute center of the story. As a teenager, I can remember very few books that were as addictive and obsessive-worthy as this one. As a parent, this is also the type of story that I would highly recommend to parents with children that read YA. There are no explicit scenes.

Lim has brought Shiori's world to life with beautiful descriptions of the world. She is poetic without being over-the-top, which is very refreshing in the YA genre.

My only complaint with this book is in the actual plot of the story. Without giving spoilers, I found the character/villain of Shiori's stepmom to be poorly played out, especially towards the end of the story. I try to avoid spoilers in all of my reviews, so all I really want to say is that her villain-ization is ultimately unbelievable and frustrating.

A solid 4 star, even 4.5 star book. Lim's storytelling really makes this book special, and I look forward to reading the sequel/conclusion to this work. Thank you Netgalley and Random House Children's for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Pleeeease consider me for review of the sequel as well? ;)

Shiori is a princess, but she’s rarely the center of attention. Her six older brothers have been ignoring her lately, and all she does is take her lessons and do her sewing, both of which are incredibly dull. But her dull life is turned around when she starts taking magic lessons from a dragon, and then when her stepmother puts a curse on her and her brothers. All six of her brothers are turned into cranes, and Shiori is told that only she can break the spell, all without uttering a single word. Unfortunately, with the princes and princesses missing, her country has been thrown into chaos.

I received an advanced reading copy of Six Crimson Cranes in exchange for an honest review.

Six Crimson Cranes is a young adult fantasy novel by Elizabeth Lim. If the author’s name sounds familiar to you, it might be because I’ve read and reviewed her other fantasy duology, the Spin the Dawn series, on this blog. I really enjoyed that series, and when I heard about her new books, based on one of my favorite fairy tales, I knew I had to check it out!

Six Crimson Cranes was incredibly unexpected. I feel like I read so much fantasy nowadays, I can often guess where it’s going. With Six Crimson Cranes, however, I never knew where it was going. But that was a good thing! It was exciting, and the twists were plentiful but satisfying. I closed the book thrilled with the adventure on which it had taken me, and I actually read it pretty quickly too! Sure, part of the reason was that I didn’t have power one day, so I spent quite a while just sitting and reading rather than getting distracted by the TV or my computer, but it was still a quick read by my standards.

This book is more than just its plot, however. Another huge part of it are the relationships between the characters, both familial and romantic. We start off the book knowing a few facts about the people surrounding Shiori – she misses her brothers and how they used to spend time with her, and she and her stepmother have a mutual hatred thing going on even though they apparently used to love each other. We also learn that Shiori is engaged to a young lord in an isolated part of the north, and she hates the idea of this marriage because it’s going to take her far away from everything she knows and loves. Already, from the very beginning, we’re thrown into some very complex relationships with several sides, and I just had such an amazing time reading to see how they changed and developed.

If I have any complaints about this book, it’s that I would have loved to spend more time with Shiori’s brothers! I’m going to admit, I had a hard time keeping them straight (there were SIX of them, after all), but I absolutely love sibling relationships in books, and I would have loved a lot more interaction between them.

There’s two other unexpected and more magical relationships that take place in this book, but I kind of don’t want to reveal them. They’re so surprising! There’s one in particular, where one character becomes incredibly vital to the book. I loved this character, and while she was pretty small in size, she certainly made up for it in personality! You’ll have to let me know what you think of her when you read the book.

Shiori herself is changed through these relationships, as well as the experiences she’s been through. We get to see her change from an impetuous princess to the hero her brothers need. After all, she’s the only one who can break the curse and save them, and yet she’s cursed herself! She’s thrown into one tricky situation after the other, but Shiori never gives up, even when she gets really low. She has to accomplish her goal.

Six Crimson Cranes was an excellent adventure into a world that completely sucked me in. The fairytale-like qualities were a perfect introduction, and the rest of the magic, the risk, and the story kept me reading until I didn’t want to stop. I think fantasy lovers everywhere would enjoy a book like this, and I certainly recommend it, especially if you, like me, enjoyed the fairytale it’s based on.

Six Crimson Cranes will be released on July 6. You can pre-order your copy from Knopf Books at Penguin Random House here.

4.5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Six Crimson Cranes is a loose retelling of Hans Christian Anderson's "Wild Swans" and The Grimm brothers "Six Swans". The author also pulled from Asian folklore to create this really unique story. This was one of the few books that I felt transcended "age genres". Meaning, this is categorized as a YA novel but it felt like it was meant for everyone...the way folklore stories touch everyone.
For me the pacing of this book felt perfect, being slower in moments that needed it, and faster paced when I craved that too. I also really appreciated the relationships between the characters and Shiori's character development throughout the novel. Overall this is probably my favorite YA fantasy that I have read in a really long time and I would be interested in reading more from this author as well!

Six Crimson Cranes
by Elizabeth Lim

I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this beautiful book! I never heard the bedtime story of this but THIS story certainly is not a bedtime story! It's too beautiful and touching! A beautiful princess, a dragon, six princes, a stepmother that is a sorceress, and a groom-to-be that is shamed are most of the key players.

Nothing works out as planned for the princess. There is so much she doesn't know and she is young and brash. She only thinks of herself. This gets herself into all this trouble, and her brothers! It's a sad, scary, and suspenseful, but things end up ok, sort of. The book ends up leaving it open for book two. Not really a cliffhanger, because this book was solved but it gave us a glimpse of what to expect in book two.

I loved the dragon character and the groom-to-be. The dragon was a bit rebellious but that was being a dragon. The groom-to-be was very devoted and perfect for her (everything she was not). Our princess was a bit hollow but I couldn't help feel sorry for her. She grew as she went.

The writing style seemed to try to stay with the myth-type but did have a distinctive flair that added interest. I liked the Oriental take, I don't know if the original had this or not. I loved the cover!!!

It's supposed to be for teens but I am certainly past teen years and I really enjoyed it. Middle grade ages would probably like this too! Highly recommend! Wonderful adventure, fantasy, and love story.

Six Crimson Cranes is based on The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen and East Asian folklore and legends. The author uses elements from various fairy tales, myths, and legends to create
a thoroughly unique story. I look forward to recommending this book to teens who enjoy retellings. There is plenty of action for those who enjoy adventures and can be recommended to even the youngest teen.

Six Crimson Cranes is a retelling of Western fairy tale "Six Swans" in an Asian-inspired setting. Shiori and her six older brothers are the children of the emperor of Kiata. Dreading her upcoming marriage to a nobleman's son in the remote north, Shiori longs to stay at home with her brothers and Kiki, a paper bird she has brought to life with forbidden magic. When she discovers that her stepmother is secretly a powerful sorceress, the consequences are terrible. Her brothers are transformed into cranes, and Shiori wakes up alone far from home. If she utters a sound or reveals her identity to anyone, her brothers will die. Shiori bravely takes on a painful, arduous task in an attempt to break the curse as she finds an unlikely ally in her erstwhile fiancé, but encounters danger and enemies all around her.

Six Crimson Cranes reminded me a lot of Juliet Marillier's Daughter of the Forest, as they are based on the same tale. It's a premise with so much great dramatic potential that I did not mind the superficial similarities. In both versions, the crucible that the heroine must undergo is truly harrowing and makes for some nail-biting tension. An interesting love story develops when she is taken under the wing of a sympathetic and kind man, but cannot speak to him or explain her predicament, and encounters members of his household who wish her harm.

Naturally, Lim puts her own spin on the tale in several key ways, the most obvious one being the magical East Asian environment filled with shapeshifters, demons, and dragons. With its descriptions of festivals, oceans, forests, palaces, fortresses, and snow-capped mountains, Six Crimson Cranes would make a visually striking fantasy film. There's also bit of political intrigue and mystery which helps ground the more otherworldly elements. In the end, the story takes a detour from the usual trajectory to make a truly inspired and emotional plot twist, with the groundwork carefully laid throughout the novel.

Lim's characters are interesting and memorable. I loved Shiori's passion for food (plus the mouthwatering descriptions!) and zest for life. The headstrong princess trope has been done to death, but Shiori's characterization feels fresh because her irrepressible nature is both an asset and an actual detriment. Her indefatigable spirit is necessary to keep her from despair as she strives to break the curse, but she also eventually realizes how her immature, self-centered actions have negatively impacted others. Her personality nicely contrasts that of her love interest, Takkan, a kind, strong, quiet type. Supporting characters such as Takkan's funny kid sister and Shiori's magical companions also had a lot of life to them.

I raced through the book and thoroughly enjoyed most of it, but a few issues kept it from a 5 star rating. I was a let down by the ending, which immediately shifted to tee things up for the sequel, whereas I had been under the impression that the book was a standalone. I just needed some more catharsis to help me recover from all the tension! A lot of magical rules are thrown at the reader, occasionally lacking enough explanation about how and why they exist. Of course not everything in a fantasy/folklore novel needs to be explained, but at times "that's just the way it is" is insufficient.

I highly recommend this novel to fans of fairy tale/folklore retellings and East Asian mythology!

There’s no way I can skip commenting on this cover – it would be a disservice to the designer. It’s a work of art and perfect for the story.

Before learning this novel is based on a fairy tale I’m unfamiliar with, I was thinking how it reads just like a fairy tale. Shiori could easily be a future Disney princess. She’s strong, curious, loyal, and determined not to let anyone else define her. Having six older brothers, she easily holds her own with them and is probably the most mischevious of the bunch. She’s also hiding her forbidden magic. After learning her stepmother possesses dark magic of her own, Shiori is banished and her brothers turned into cranes. Even worse, if she speaks to anyone, one of her brothers will die for every word she utters. I needed to know how this princess would survive and overcome the odds.

The sibling bonds are strong in this story, and I liked how protective Shiori’s brothers are of her even though she didn’t always need it. Takkan is honorable and astute from the beginning, and I loved that he crafts stories for his little sister (who’s pretty feisty herself). Encouraging people to look beyond appearances or misunderstood actions is an important theme this book brings to the forefront.

The first quarter of this book had me riveted. I was angry with Shiori’s stepmother and the people that treated her so badly when she was only trying to survive and anxious for her to find her brothers. She knew her mission and was fixated on it. Then things took a turn. The next half of the book mainly focused on the romance, and Shiori’s urgency to undo the curse wasn’t the driving force I’d expected. Toward the end of the story I didn’t see how plot lines could fall into place for some kind of resolution, but over the span of a few pages, several reveals come to light. Some are easy to predict, but others come out of left field and left me scratching my head because of the lack of hints along the way.

I’m a reader who doesn’t mind romance in a book as long as it’s not the primary focus, but this novel spotlighted it more than I’d expected from the description. That’s just a personal preference and in reading other reviews, I’m definitely in the minority on this. Fans of fairy tales, magic, and romance will be thrilled with Six Crimson Cranes, and while I enjoyed the story, it wasn’t exactly what I’d anticipated.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.