Synopsis:

Shiori’anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but 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. She warns 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 forswear–no matter what the cost.

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What To Expect:

Six Crimson Cranes is a young adult fairytale retelling set in an East Asian-inspired world. You can expect magic, adventure, and a sweet romance.

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Content Warnings:

Language: None

Sexual Content: Clean – Mild attraction, light touching such as hand-holding, forehead touches, hugging, etc.

Violence: Mild – War, murder, and death are present but lightly described

Substance Use: Mild – Mentions of characters drinking wine

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: Mentions of gods and priests. Some characters worship/pray in temples/shrines. Not a focus of the story.

Other Topics: None

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