Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim
Series: Six Crimson Cranes #0.5
Published August 29, 2023 by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age Range: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Rep: Chinese
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Synopsis:
A vengeful girl. A hollow boy. A missing god.
Rui has one goal in mind—honing her magic to avenge her mother’s death.
Yiran is the black sheep of an illustrious family. The world would be at his feet—had he been born with magic.
Nikai is a Reaper, serving the Fourth King of Hell. When his master disappears, the underworld begins to crumble…and the human world will be next if the King is not found.
When an accident causes Rui’s power to transfer to Yiran, everything turns upside down. Without her magic, Rui has no tool for vengeance. With it, Yiran finally feels like he belongs. That is, until Rui discovers she might hold the key to the missing death god and strikes a dangerous bargain with another King.
As darkness takes over, three paths intersect in the shadows. And three lives bound by fate must rise against destiny before the barrier between worlds falls and all Hell breaks loose—literally.
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“A promise is not a kiss in the wind, to be thrown about without care. It is a piece of yourself that is given away and will not return until your pledge is fulfilled.”
Channi’s journey begins with a difficult birth, where she faces threats from her own father. It’s the same day she’s cursed by Angma, setting off a chain of events that will shape her destiny. Despite the hardships she faces, Channi’s unwavering love for her sister Vanna shines through. Their sibling bond is at the heart of the story, driving Channi to do whatever it takes to protect her sister, even if it means facing her own demons. Elizabeth Lim got me hooked with Her Radiant Curse. From the moment I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. The way the author wove together Channi’s story with the larger world of the Six Crimson Cranes duology was just brilliant.
One sister must fall for the other to rise.
One thing that really stood out to me was Channi’s resilience. Despite being treated as a monster by those around her, she never resents her sister or gives up hope. Her relationship with Vanna and her affinity with snakes are her only sources of comfort in a world that fears her. As Channi ventures out into the wider world, she forms an unlikely bond with Hokzuh, a dragon. Their relationship is filled with uncertainty, but Channi’s determination to protect her sister drives her forward, making her one of the fiercest protagonists I’ve come across.
Reading Her Radiant Curse after the Six Crimson Cranes duology was such a treat. It was fascinating to see how the two stories are interconnected and to gain a new perspective on Channi’s character. Elizabeth Lim’s writing drew me in from the very beginning, and I couldn’t help but devour the book in one sitting. It’s a companion novel that adds depth to the larger story while standing strong on its own.
find the light that makes your lantern shine.
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