The Dragon's Promise

Elizabeth Lim

Aug 2022 · Six Crimson Cranes Book 2 · Sold by Knopf Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

I really loved this sequel. It was really well written for the most part. Some of the story did feel a little rushed. There were moments that could have had a bit more content to them. Also felt like the protagonist overcame one antagonist too easily. lastly felt like there was a double ending. I'd still recommend this book series to others.

The Dragon's Promise is an enchanting, fantastic read! There is much world-building that I am convinced that places like Kiata, Ai'Long, Tambu, etc., can be seen on the world map with the care and detail provided! The story is written and developed very well. It honors all the characters as a bittersweet farewell, from the main characters and from Emperor Hanriyu to temple keeper Oshri. Beautiful people who will imprint themselves into readers' hearts. Expect a rollercoaster of emotions!

loved its the biok u should read

About the author

ELIZABETH LIM grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she was raised on a hearty diet of fairy tales, myths, and songs. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth was a professional film and video game composer, and she still tends to come up with her best book ideas when writing near a piano. An alumna of Harvard College and the Juilliard School, she now lives in New York with her husband and her daughters.

Elizabeth is the New York Times bestselling author of Spin the Dawn, Unravel the Dusk, Six Crimson Cranes, and the upcoming Her Radiant Curse. She is also a contributor to Disney's A Twisted Tale series.



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