The Dragon's Promise (Six Crimson Cranes, #2)
Elizabeth Lim
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... 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.
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0A bummer considering how much I loved Six Crimson Cranes. The first third is so disjointed from the rest of the book. It’s fine. It’s painfully FINE.
0I went in expecting this going to be a very relaxing read but I couldn't be more wrong. it was one rollercoaster after the other.
First, character. Shiori is an impeccably-written character. Her courage, her moral, her mischievous-ness are beyond admirable. Lim really serves to our expectation on YA Fantasy MCs. Takkan was very endearing to say the least. He is Shiori's perfect opposite(?) match. Just like how Shiori would seek comfort in him, I find myself in great relief whenever we get his presence regardless of how dire the situation was. Lim gives us one very good "never clips a girl's wing" man. Can Takkan's resurrection find me soon? Please. Raikama, a villain-turned-heroine from the previous book, deserves every mention in this one. I miss her so much and I was glad to get her past as much as Shiori was.
Plot. It was a ride, we went to multiple major places/kingdom/sea/island just in one book in a non-overwhelming way. Having multiple tragedy in each place was not as exhilarating since we have the journey and acclimating (that serves as emotional breaks) to thank. The plot was nicely-arranged and ties up together very nicely at the end.
With the action-packed emotional ride, it was THE YA fantasy of the year. I will miss Lory'an so much and will keep thinking about it.
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