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A review by olivialandryxo
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Every time I pick up a book by Elizabeth Lim, I’m immediately drawn into the world she’s created, attached to the characters and enthralled by the magic and whimsy on every page. I had high hopes for this book, that it would give me a similar experience, and I wasn’t let down. This is easily one of my new favorite books, and if Lim wasn’t already one of my favorite authors, one of my auto-buy authors, now she’s both.
I love Shiori and her brothers so so much. I loved seeing the bond they had, and how much they truly cared for one another. I loved seeing Shiori grow as the story progressed, and how determined and clever she was even though she couldn’t speak for most of the book.
You know who else I love? Takkan. Seriously though, how does Elizabeth Lim write the absolute sweetest cinnamon roll boys??? First Edan, now Takkan… THEY’RE ADORABLE AND MUST BE PROTECTED. Not gonna lie, I thought Takkan was Edan the first time I saw him, ‘cause I know we’re supposed to get a couple of Blood of Stars cameos in this duology and they have a lot in common. I’m still hoping he’ll show up in book two, somehow. Anyway, I don’t even know which boy I love more, so don’t ask.
Lim also excels at writing heart-meltingly adorable romances. Shiori and Takkan are one of the cutest couples ever!!! The way he always understands her, despite her silence, and supports her, and loves her unconditionally…. MY FREAKING HEART. 🥺🥺🥺
I love Shiori and her brothers so so much. I loved seeing the bond they had, and how much they truly cared for one another. I loved seeing Shiori grow as the story progressed, and how determined and clever she was even though she couldn’t speak for most of the book.
You know who else I love? Takkan. Seriously though, how does Elizabeth Lim write the absolute sweetest cinnamon roll boys??? First Edan, now Takkan… THEY’RE ADORABLE AND MUST BE PROTECTED. Not gonna lie, I thought Takkan was Edan the first time I saw him, ‘cause I know we’re supposed to get a couple of Blood of Stars cameos in this duology and they have a lot in common. I’m still hoping he’ll show up in book two, somehow. Anyway, I don’t even know which boy I love more, so don’t ask.
Lim also excels at writing heart-meltingly adorable romances. Shiori and Takkan are one of the cutest couples ever!!! The way he always understands her, despite her silence, and supports her, and loves her unconditionally…. MY FREAKING HEART. 🥺🥺🥺
‘I would not have you be alone, not in your joys or your sorrows. I would wish your strand knotted to mine, always.’
HOW DO I COPE WITH THAT???? I’M RUNNING OUT OF ROOM IN MY HEART FOR ALL THESE CLEVER GIRLS AND SOFT BOYS AND TENDER SHIPS.
Also, I’d just like to say I don’t like how stressful the ending was, and manifest that Shiori and her brothers and Takkan will all be alive at the end of book two, and Shiori and Takkan will be together. Nothing else is acceptable. Just sayin’.
I know it’s been stated that you don’t have to read TBOS before this, and while that’s true, I do think you should. It’s fun to notice little details from TBOS in this book.
So that’s all I have to say. Please read this!! Book two is definitely at the top of my most anticipated 2022 releases list!!!
Representation
- entirely Asian/POC cast
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Shiori’s mother died prior to the story, and this is mentioned frequently throughout.