Bøker av Elizabeth Lim

What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? In this brand-new Twisted Tale, Cinderella, the lost princess from the royal ball, is working as a seamstress at the palace, when she overhears a plan to overthrow the king.

Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars.

The Dragon's Promise, a captivating novel by Elizabeth Lim, was published in 2022 by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. This spellbinding tale intertwines elements of fantasy and adventure, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. The story unfolds with a promise made to a dragon, a pledge that could change everything. Elizabeth Lim's brilliant storytelling and vivid imagination bring this tale to life, making it a memorable journey for the readers. The Dragon's Promise is not just a book, but a world waiting to be explored. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. in 2022.

Maia Tamarin proved her skill as a tailor when she wove the dresses of the sun, the moon, and the stars, but it will take more than a beautiful gown to hide the darkness rising up within her.

One must fall for the other to rise.'Glows from start to finish . . . a marvel' CHLOE GONG'Elizabeth Lim's worlds and words are always magical' XIRAN JAY ZHAOSisterhood bonds and courage are tested in the new tale from the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon's Promise. 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.Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching tale of courage, loyalty and the deep bonds of sisterhood.PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH LIM'Every page of Elizabeth Lim's masterful writing shimmers with beauty and emotion' ALEXANDRA BRACKEN'Dazzling' STEPHANIE GARBER'Magic leaps from every page' AXIE OH'Amazing' TAMORA PIERCE'A gem' NATASHA NGAN'Lim is a master storyteller' KERRI MANISCALCO

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Six Crimson Cranes comes the thrilling next adventure! 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.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. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.