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Die sechs Kraniche by Elizabeth Lim

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a_novi's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book is a great example of a classic style fantasy. It isn’t over the top with real world metaphors or super advanced world building but it is a good interesting story that I would consider family friendly. Mentions of dragons, magic, demons, there’s even an arranged married trope romance that doesn’t involve any unnecessary smut or sexual content. I could see myself reading this to my kids one day as it is not very advanced, but it is still entertaining and creative. Something that younger children could understand but could still potentially be a good challenge, and a gateway into more complex fantasies. I love how the plot twist of

Raikama the stepmother being a secret hero and a beloved character with humble beginnings, when she is expected in the beginning to fulfill a evil stepmother trope;

adds a bit of mystery and surprise in the story as well.

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claudan's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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fragrant_stars's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

My god I am starstruck by this book. I cannot wait to devour the sequel!! I loved the characters, and my heart genuinely ached for the main character as she went through her struggles. The Wild Swans was one of my very favourite fairytales as a child and as a Chinese person seeing this beloved myth retold as a East Asian fantasy was so thrilling to me that I procrastinated for maybe a whole year. I was so nervous because I desperately wanted to love this book, but if I could go back now I'd be shrieking at my past self to dive right in post haste.

One of the things I loved best was how much agency was given to Shiori as a character. The blurb on the back of the book suggested to me that she would be getting a lot more help from Seryu, but as I read the book

that didn't seem to be the case. Yes, he helped Shiori in some key moments, but most of the time Shiori got on using her wits. I also thought, based on something Seryu had said in an earlier chapter, that Shiori being forced to not use her words would eventually figure out to use wordless magic, and maybe that would be what saved the day- but no, not even that.

Mostly wits. I found that brilliant.

My only regret is that the Raikama, the main antagonist / twist villain / antihero of the story, died before all the loose ends could be satisfactorily tied together. Then again, I guess that's just life for ya. Death doesn't really tie things neatly, so I guess that makes sense. Even before she was revealed to be more than she seemed I could already sort of tell- which, trust me, it was a good thing and it felt soooo rewarding when my guesses turned out right!! Made me feel like I'd have loved to see a few more scenes with her before she left the story.

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I absolutely adored this book! I had read the Hans Christian Anderson in Middle School, and Lim does an amazing job of fusing the fairytale with Asian mythology to create a unique story. I found it so refreshing to read a book with a focus on familial love,

although I still loved the moments between Shiori and Takkan

The only reason I deducted 0.25 stars is because there were points where I felt the writing was rushed and I had wished Lim would have added an additional line or two to help better build the scene.
This book was a total page-turner for me, and if you have ever considered dipping your toe into the High Fantasy genre, this duology would be an excellent start!

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brandie_abbie19's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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bujo_bellel's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

II think that was a well written book, with the world building and all the character development. I did really enjoy this book, it was a fun read. I really liked learning about Shiori's stepmother, why she was the person she is and also I love the paper airplane, Kiki. Literally SO cute and sassy I love Kiki and Kiki is SO funny! It was really interesting seeing how Shiori's brothers get turned into cranes by her stepmother, Raikama. I really liked Shiori's relationship with Takkan, I think they are so cute together! Tho I'm really interested in Seryu and wanted to see more of him in this book :( He's so funny and I'm really hoping we'll see him in the next one! The curse that Shiori had was frustrating because it was hard for her to communicate and also she can't make noises either so when she's in pain she has to try really hard not to speak since one of her brothers will die if she does so. The magic system is really interesting and I liked seeing how it worked. I LOVE Megari, she's so sweet! The ending gave me a different perspective on a character which Shiori kinda thought about but never acted on it... I think this book is a good introduction to the world and I am really interested in reading the next books.

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

4.75 stars.

DAMN this book surprised me. i am taken aback by how much I loved this book and everything from the characters to the plot to the world building to the magic system.

did I mention I love the magic system? it has DRAGONS in it, how could it not be amazing?

also takkan. fbshkakfha we got so much takkan being the kindest person on the planet and yet I NEED SO MUCH MORE

yeah so this was amazing. and I need the next book.

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broccoli_j's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I think this book has to grow on you! It has a relatively slow start, but I have never read a book with such an original take on the „chosen one“ Trope.

The worldbuilding, the characterarcs and the magic system are just insane and the story uses the found family trope in such a unique way!

This was a great first book and I’m excited for the rest of the series!!!

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squisheebee_'s review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book literally had me completely spellbound from the first page. Literally ran to order the sequel AND the authors book for a separate series. Like omfg. Yes it’s YA. Yes the pros is super easy to ready but god is it beautifully written AND the story!? Don’t get me started. I will not take slander about this book. If it was not for you that’s fine, but it was certainly for me. 😇

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sea_sea's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

It was an incredible story! I read the Six Swans fairy tale as a kid, so this book was somehow quite nostalgic to me xD. The main character is absolutely amazingly written. The side characters too! I especially liked

Raikama! I thought her story was so interesting and the relationship between her and Shiori was so cute ;^;. It was a nice twist to make the stepmother kind instead of evil like in the original fairytale

. Also Seryu was robbed ;-; He was such a cool character and we didn’t see enough of him.. I liked Takkan, but he seemed a little to perfect… Would definitely recommend this book tho!!

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