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The Dragon's Promise (Six Crimson Cranes, #2)

Elizabeth Lim
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The Dragon's Promise (Six Crimson Cranes, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2022

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Elizabeth Lim

The Dragon's Promise (Six Crimson Cranes, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

482

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nagata • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2022

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL680L

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Super Short Summary

The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim follows Shiori, a person with magical gifts, as she embarks on a quest to fulfill a dying wish. Through her journey, Shiori encounters dragons, adventure, and complex relationships, all while striving to save her kingdom from dark forces.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

28,342 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim is praised for its captivating storytelling, rich world-building, and well-developed characters. However, some readers found the narrative pacing uneven and certain plot elements predictable. Despite minor flaws, it remains a compelling read for fantasy enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Dragon's Promise (Six Crimson Cranes, #2)?

Readers who revel in young adult fantasy with rich, immersive worlds and strong female protagonists will delight in Elizabeth Lim's The Dragon's Promise. Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series or Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me series will find a similar blend of magic, adventure, and romance.

4.1

28,342 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Elizabeth Lim revealed that the idea for the dragon mythology in The Dragon's Promise was inspired by her fascination with East Asian lore and her love for Studio Ghibli films.

During her world-building process for the book, Lim was deeply inspired by the rich tapestry of Asian legends, particularly those that involve mythical creatures like dragons, which play a pivotal role in the novel.

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The Dragon's Promise explores themes of identity and family bonds, which are central to the storytelling and character development in many of Lim's works, illustrating her consistent focus on these universal themes.

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Book Details
Pages

482

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nagata • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2022

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL680L

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