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A review by bookishpriest
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a wonderful retelling of a classic fairytale by Elizabeth Lim. The audiobook is excellently narrated by Emily Woo Zeller.
I had a great time being transported into this retelling of "The Wild Swans" set in a world inspired by Chinese history and mythology. Dragons from the depths of the ocean, a shadowy sorceress, family curses, a missing princess... This was great fun from start to finish.
There were a few points where the excellent, accessible writing bumped up against some of the "because fairytale" details in a way that felt awkward. Didn't derail the story or anything but felt like a bump in an otherwise very smooth ride. There is a sequel, but it also felt like a somewhat hurried setup at the end of this book. I think this one would work perfectly as a standalone, if that's what a reader was looking for.
Definitely recommended reading for anyone who likes fairytale retellings and magical adventures!
I had a great time being transported into this retelling of "The Wild Swans" set in a world inspired by Chinese history and mythology. Dragons from the depths of the ocean, a shadowy sorceress, family curses, a missing princess... This was great fun from start to finish.
There were a few points where the excellent, accessible writing bumped up against some of the "because fairytale" details in a way that felt awkward. Didn't derail the story or anything but felt like a bump in an otherwise very smooth ride. There is a sequel, but it also felt like a somewhat hurried setup at the end of this book. I think this one would work perfectly as a standalone, if that's what a reader was looking for.
Definitely recommended reading for anyone who likes fairytale retellings and magical adventures!