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And Break the Pretty Kings
The Sacred Bone (Related to this series)
- Author
- Lena Jeong
- Narrator
- Greta Jung
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 20 July 2023
- Run Time
- 13 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
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What to expect
A crown princess.
A monster the gods fear.
A destiny no one can outrun.
Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking a strange new power within her and foretelling the return of a monster even the gods fear. Amid the chaos, Mirae’s beloved older brother is taken—threatening the peninsula’s already tenuous truce.
Desperate to save her brother and defeat this ancient enemy before the queendom is beset by war, Mirae sets out on a journey with an unlikely group of companions while her unpredictable magic gives her terrifying visions of a future she must stop at any cost.
Critics Review
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‘Reminiscent of the greatest fantasy classics but wholly unique, with roots in Korean history and mythology, this riveting debut is filled with fierce, hidden foes, and a young queen on an adventure that will either save or break her world. I couldn’t put this one down!’
Axie Oh, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA‘A twisty, riveting page-turner filled with bold surprises! In this thrilling debut fantasy, Jeong draws richly from Korean myths and legends, conjuring an immersive world where dark magic looms, destiny beckons, and one girl’s unique ability to jump through time sets her on a collision path with fate.’
June CL Tan, author of JADE FIRE GOLD‘A stunning ode to Korean mythology, AND BREAK THE PRETTY KINGS is a captivating modern update on the classic fantasy adventure.’
Tanvi Berwah, author of MONSTERS BORN AND MADE‘Brimming with rich magic and delicious prose, Jeong deftly weaves a time-bending tale of family, love and the true cost of identity. Get ready to have your heart stolen by this stunning debut.’
Swati Teerdhala, author of THE TIGER AT MIDNIGHT trilogy
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Details
- Author
- Lena Jeong
- Narrator
- Greta Jung
- Duration
- 13 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 July 2023
- ISBN
- 9780008622879
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Historical fantasy, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings, Historical adventure fiction, Magical realism
Synopsis
Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of GALLANT and SIX CRIMSON CRANES. A crown princess.A monster the gods fear.A destiny no one can outrun. Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking a strange new power within her and foretelling the return of a monster even the gods fear. Amid the chaos, Mirae’s beloved older brother is taken—threatening the peninsula’s already tenuous truce. Desperate to save her brother and defeat this ancient enemy before the queendom is beset by war, Mirae sets out on a journey with an unlikely group of companions while her unpredictable magic gives her terrifying visions of a future she must stop at any cost.
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