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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.
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Release date
August 30, 2022 -
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- ISBN: 9780593300978
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- ISBN: 9780593300978
- File size: 7767 KB
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- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 5.2
- Lexile® Measure: 680
- Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
- Text Difficulty: 3-4
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July 1, 2022
A young woman is on a dangerous mission to fulfill a promise. In the conclusion to the story that began in Six Crimson Cranes (2021), Shiori, the Princess of Kiata, begins her adventures at the bottom of the Taijin Sea. She's about to confront the Dragon King and learn more about the broken pearl her stepmother left for her to return to its rightful owner. Her promise to do so will ultimately test and reveal the bonds of family and country as well as her love for Takkan, the boy she left behind. While she still has a sense of mischief and remains quite stubborn, Shiori has learned from the past and tames her impulsivity with a willingness to listen to advice and see past surface appearances. Although the designated villains are still clearly bad, it is her potential allies who help round out the characters' motivations and present surprises that further Shiori's personal development. The writing is vibrant and colorful, as with the descriptions of palaces both on land and sea, the variety of foods served by street vendors, and the treacherous world of demons. The story continues to reference the source material from "The Wild Swans" while integrating familiar Chinese myths and legends. Most characters are assumed East Asian. For readers seeking sincere romance and quests, this fulfills its promise. (map) (Fantasy. 13-17)COPYRIGHT(2022) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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