Her Radiant Curse
Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim, published by Random House Children’s Books on January 7, 2025, is a fantasy tale that delves into the lives of two sisters, Channi and Vanna. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds as Channi, cursed with a serpent’s face after being offered as a sacrifice to the Demon Witch, must navigate her transformed existence while protecting her sister Vanna from a betrothal contest that threatens to sever their bond.
Readers will encounter a gripping narrative that intertwines elements of epic fantasy and fairy tales, exploring themes of beauty and sisterhood. As Vanna prepares for a marriage contest, Channi relies on her strength and cunning to defend her sister against ruthless suitors, leading to a battle that tests their relationship. The book weaves together influences from classic tales and Asian folklore, offering a rich backdrop for a story filled with conflict, romance, and the complexities of familial love.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a fantasy tale of two sisters—one as beautiful as the other is monstrous—who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever!
One sister 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 at 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.
Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.
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