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Mini-Reviews: All Historical Romances
by Naomi There are a lot of books I read and enjoy, but I don’t feel like I have enough to say for it to qualify as a Book Review. I thought it would be fun to group books that have some things in common together, so that readers who are looking for something specific get some options.
Boek | Behind Five Willows - June Hur
As the dutiful second daughter of a poor family, Haewon is expected to marry well. Instead, amid harsh censorship and rampant book bans, she secretly works as an illegal book transcriber - dangerous work she loves, especially when copying the writings of her favorite author, the elusive Black Lotus. When her older sister begins courting a wealthy young man, Haewon is dragged along as chaperone - forced to endure the company of his arrogant, insufferable best friend.
BEHIND FIVE WILLOWS
A slow-burn, book-themed romance with appeal for patient readers of character-driven stories. During a time of censorship, two young people who are flouting the law find one another. Joseon Dynasty Korea, 1792: King Jeongjo just reinforced a ban on fiction, but not everyone follows the rules.
9 Books About Haunted Asian Girls
Reading Lists Female ghosts across Asia simultaneously embody marginalization, fearsome empowerment, and freedom from restrictive gender norms Though they’ve been icons of cinema for a while—see: Sadako, Shutter—it’s taken English literature a little longer to catch up to Asian women front and centre in stories of ghosts and horror.
A Crane Among Wolves
This dense but fast-moving YA adventure begins with 17-year-old Iseul staggering through the forest of medieval Korea, desperate to find and rescue her sister. The teen feels partially responsible for her lovely sibling’s abduction by the minions of the evil king, Yeonsan, whose reign (1495-1506) is recorded in history as one of the most violent and despotic in the turbulent history of that nation.
A CRANE AMONG WOLVES
Greg Chun and Michelle Lee portray the alliance and the attraction between the two main characters whose alternating chapters tell this 1506 Korean mystery. Lee's narration is suffused with 17-year-old Isuel's desire to free her older sister from cruel King Yeonsan. Lee projects Isuel's willingness to learn sleuthing from Prince Daehyun to achieve her ends. Isuel's hatred of the king, along with her determination and daring, are clear in Lee's narration.
A Crane Among Wolves author, June Hur, discusses how K-dramas changed her life
Share This post was written by June our, author of A Crane Among Wolves. Growing up in Canada, I was captivated by BBC period dramas and the works of Jane Austen. I daydreamed about the sweeping moors and grand estates, and I’d wistfully sigh over top hats and empire-waisted dresses for hours at museums. Sadly, whenever I looked at the traditional outfit of Korea, I remember feeling embarrassed by how “strange” they looked.
EYES OPEN | Kirkus Reviews
Poignant and real, beautiful and intense, this story of a girl struggling to define herself is as powerful as Xiomara’s... Poetry helps first-generation Dominican-American teen Xiomara Batista come into her own.
A Crane Among Wolves
June Hur, the bestselling author of The Red Palace, crafts a devastating and pulse-pounding tale that feels relevant in today's world. June's novels are steeped in Korean history which are set in the Joseon Dynasty. Based on a true story, A Crane Among Wolves has the pacing, courtly intrigue and palace political drama of popular historical K-dramas, with a swoon-worthy romance as well. In conversation with A. Y.
Our Most Anticipated YA Books May 2024
Our Most Anticipated YA Books May 2024 With flowers in full bloom and insta-worthy picnic spreads on the way, we’ve got a few more irresistible reads to supplement your springtime TBR. From a swoony Greek mythology-inspired romance to a terrifying thriller from an author we can’t get enough of, immersive dark academia to a collision of Shakespeare and gaming, these picks are sure to battle it out in your next book club. Please enable javascript to add items to the cart.
A CRANE AMONG WOLVES
A heavy read about the harsh realities of tragedy and their effects on those left behind. In this companion novel to 2013’s If He Had Been With Me, three characters tell their sides of the story. Finn’s narrative starts three days before his death. He explores the progress of his unrequited love for best friend Autumn up until the day he finally expresses his feelings. Finn’s story ends with his tragic death, which leaves his close friends devastated, unmoored, and uncertain how to go on.
10 kids' books by Asian Canadian authors to read right now
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. To celebrate, here's a list of 10 Canadian books for younger readers by Asian Canadian authors to check out! Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao In the middle-grade novel Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor, a boy named Zachary Ying embarks on a mission after discovering he was born to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China.
Once upon a K-Prom
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Author June HUR - The challenges and joy of writing Korean historical fiction
The Silence of Bones’, author June Hur’s debut novel in 2020, was a critically acclaimed hit that put her on the map for YA fiction. She followed it up with ‘The Forest of Stolen Girls’ in 2021 and in January this year, she published ‘The Red Palace’, which was included in a list by Forbes as one of the most anticipated books of 2022. What’s unique about her stories is that they are set in Joseon-era Korea.
The Red Palace | Quill and Quire
by June Hur June Hur (Julie Anna Tang) June Hur pens a taut, engrossing historical mystery in The Red Palace. Four women are murdered, and the main suspect is the beloved mentor of 18-year-old Hyeon, a palace nurse. Hyeon teams up with Inspector Seo Eojin to track down the killer. In the course of the investigation, Hyeon learns to navigate the complex tensions between the expectations that her parents and society have placed on her and her own ambitions.
14 Canadian YA books to watch for in spring 2022
Here are the Canadian YA books we can't wait to read this season. Echoes and Empires by Morgan Rhodes Echoes and Empires is filled with elements of epic fantasy. Josslyn Drake lives in a dangerous world of dark deeds and magic — and soon finds herself embroiled in an adventure involving a robbery gone wrong. Josslyn becomes infected by dark magic and needs the help of a criminal named Jericho Nox to help remove it.
14 books about love for Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day! Celebrate love — or getting over it — by reading one of these great books. Missed Connections by Brian Francis Missed Connections is a book by Brian Francis. (McClelland & Stewart) Brian Francis puts his acerbic wit to work in this collection of essays, in which he responds to a series of letters sent to him in the early 1990s. The 13 letters were responses to his personal ad, placed in a local newspaper at the age of 21, when Francis was in the closet and looking for love.
Terrifying Books Like the Show Yellowjackets
Chase the same creepy vibes from the show—to tide you over until season two! By Stephanie Klose | Published Jan 19, 2022 Searching for chills? Sign up for The Lineup's newsletter to get terrifying recommendations delivered straight to your inbox.
32 New YA Books To Look For in 2022
32 New YA Books to Read in 2022 These are the reads we're most looking forward to. By Dahlia Adler | Published Dec 9, 2021 The Storyteller By Kathryn Williams At the End of Everything By Marieke Nijkamp The Red Palace By June Hur Finding Her Edge By Jennifer Iacopelli The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea By Axie Oh Daughters of a Dead Empire By Carolyn Tara O'Neill Travelers Along the Way By Aminah Mae Safi All My Rage By Sabaa Tahir Lakelore By Anna-Marie McLemore Want more great books?
THE FOREST OF STOLEN GIRLS
Sue Jean Kim's narration brings verisimilitude to a fifteenth-century Joseon (Korean) mystery that shines a light on the trafficking of young women. Kim's voice reflects the courage of Min Hwani, who returns to her island of Jeju determined to find her father and 13 girls who have gone missing in the last four years. Kim's gently precise reading reflects Hwani's skills of observation and deep need for resolution. Kim makes clear Hwani's dislike of her estranged younger sister, Maewol.
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with CBC Ottawa. Throughout May, we'll be sharing stories of Asian Canadians in the community and providing a list of resources to help you mark this important occasion. (CBC) May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the rich history of Asian-Canadians and their contributions to our country. Throughout the month, CBC Ottawa will share the stories of Asian-Canadians in the community.
The Forest of Stolen Girls
Books Young Adult Fiction The Forest of Stolen Girls New 1426, Joseon (Korea). Hwani's family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest near a gruesome crime scene. Years later, Detective Min―Hwani's father―learns that thirteen girls have recently disappeared from the same forest that nearly stole his daughters. He travels to their hometown on the island of Jeju to investigate… only to vanish as well.
The Silence of Bones
amazon Barnes & Noble indiebound bookshop target More I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak; Ears, but I mustn't hear; Eyes, but I mustn't see. 1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman.
The Forest of Stolen Girls
Suspenseful and richly atmospheric, June Hur's The Forest of Stolen Girls is a haunting historical mystery sure to keep readers guessing until the last page. 1426, Joseon (Korea). Hwani's family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest near a gruesome crime scene. Years later, Detective Min—Hwani's father—learns that thirteen girls have recently disappeared from the same forest that nearly stole his daughters.
The Silence of Bones
Main navigation The Silence of Bones (Hardcover) By June Hur Feiwel & Friends, 9781250229557, 336pp. Publication Date: April 21, 2020 Other Editions of This Title: Paperback (4/20/2021) List Price: 17.99* * Individual store prices may vary. Description June Hur's elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody YA historical mystery tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh. I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak; Ears, but I mustn't hear; Eyes, but I mustn't see.
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