Elizabeth Lim Knihy

Shiori, jediná princezná Kiaty, má tajomstvo. V jej žilách koluje zakázaná mágia. Za normálnych okolností ju dobre skrýva, ale ráno v deň zásnubného obradu nad ňou stratí kontrolu. Spočiatku jej to pripadá ako zásah šťasteny, keďže zabráni svadbe, ktorú nikdy nechcela, ale zároveň upúta pozornosť Raikamy, jej nevlastnej matky. Raikama oplýva svojou vlastnou temnou mágiou a mladú princeznú vyženie. Jej bratov premení na žeriavy a varuje Shiori, aby o tom nikomu nehovorila, pretože pri každom slove, ktoré jej unikne z úst, jeden z jej bratov zomrie. Bezradná a osamelá Shiori bez hlasu pátra po bratoch a na svojej ceste odhalí sprisahanie s cieľom zmocniť sa trónu - sprisahanie zvrátenejšie a zákernejšie, rafinovanejšie a zložitejšie ako Raikamina zrada. Jedine Shiori môže dať kráľovstvo do poriadku, ale aby to dokázala, musí dôverovať chlapcovi, za ktorého sa tak veľmi nechcela vydať. A musí prijať mágiu, ktorú ju celý život učili zadržiavať - bez ohľadu na to, čo ju to bude stáť.

A journey to the kingdom of dragons, a star-crossed love, and a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world or break it... Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy from the acclaimed author of Spin the Dawn.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, Takkan. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lim's first four books are now available in a collectible boxed set, perfect for existing fans and first-time readers alike! Step into a world that blends Asian folklore with Western fairy tales in these four captivating fantasy novels by Elizabeth Lim! The Blood of Stars Duology (Spin the Dawn & Unravel the Dusk): A teenage girl seeks to change her fate by assuming a man's identity and entering a cutthroat competition to select the emperor's new tailor. She must sew three magic dresses, one each from the laughter of the sun, the tears of the moon, and the blood of stars. But it's not just her own prospects at stake--the future of her kingdom hangs in the balance. The Six Crimson Cranes Duology (Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon's Promise): An exiled princess must break the curse that stole her identity and sentenced her six brothers to live out their days as cranes. In her pursuit of a cure, she discovers a conspiracy of demons, a cursed dragon pearl with a mind of its own, and a love she'd sacrifice everything to protect....

One must fall for the other to rise. Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna-the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath - launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point.[Bokinfo].

A TWISTED TALE NOVELWhat if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio?Pariva is a village full of magical lore where sisters Chiara and Ilaria grew up together.Forty years later, Chiara, now the Blue Fairy, defies the rules of magic within Pariva and grants a wish that changes everything for her old friend Geppetto, and for a little puppet named Pinocchio. But, she is discovered by the Scarlet Fairy, formerly Ilaria, who holds this transgression against her. They decide to settle things through a good old-fashioned bet - with Pinocchio and Geppetto's fate hanging in the balance.

What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? Unable to prove that she's the missing princess, and unable to bear life under Lady Tremaine any longer, Cinderella attempts a fresh start, looking for work at the palace as a seamstress. But when the Grand Duke appoints her to serve under the king's visiting sister, Cinderella becomes witness to a grand conspiracy to take the king --and the prince-- out of power, as well as a longstanding prejudice against fairies, including Cinderella's own Fairy Godmother. Faced with questions of love and loyalty to the kingdom, Cinderella must find a way to stop the villains of past and present . . . before it's too late

What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld? When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang's great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang's spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise--or become King Yama's prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before it's too late? Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will she lose him--and be lost in the Underworld--forever?

In this adventurous tale, Mulan embarks on a perilous journey to the Underworld, Diyu, after Captain Shang is fatally injured by Shan Yu. Determined to save him, she confronts King Yama, who presents formidable challenges in his realm. The story reimagines classic Disney characters in a darker, more mature setting, blending action and emotional stakes with captivating illustrations.

Forty years after becoming the Blue Fairy, Chiara Belmagio defies the rules of magic to help her old friend Geppetto, and when her sister--now the heartless Scarlet Fairy--discovers the transgression, they decide to settle things with a wager, with the lives of Geppetto and Pinocchio hanging in the balance