And Break the Pretty Kings

Name: And Break the Pretty Kings
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Lena Jeong
ISBN: 9780063241688

Author: Lena Jeong

Series: Sacred Bone Series #1

Narrator: Greta Jung

Unabridged: 13 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 06/20/2023

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Family, Royalty

Synopsis

A crown princess. A monster the gods fear. A destiny no one can outrun.Inspired by Korean history and myths, the first book in the Sacred Bone series is a rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy that is perfect for fans of Gallant and Six Crimson Cranes.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.

About Lena Jeong

Lena Jeong wrote her first novel in the fifth grade—complete with a dude in distress, a heroine named Macaroni Pizza, and a dragon that is allergic to men. When she’s not working on novels inspired by her Korean heritage, Lena is doing everything in her power to remain the favorite auntie among her adorable nieces and nephews. You can also find her endlessly experimenting on new ways to make the perfect matcha latte. Lena has an MFA in creative writing. And Break the Pretty Kings was her debut novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shirin

Sacred Bone's first book, And Break the Pretty Kings is Lena Jeong's first novel, and although It's always very difficult for me to give up a book or give it a low rating, especially when I've received an ARC (thank you HarperCollins UK and NetGalley) or worse when it's the author's debut novel. But......more

Goodreads review by Aaron

I was one of the lucky few to receive an ARC to read. I ended up reading this in a day because I kept needing to know what happened next, I think I only took a break for lunch. The story has some Avatar The Last Airbender vibes so if you like the show you will probably enjoy this book as well. I fou......more

Goodreads review by Tesia

This debut has it all: a determined protagonist, close-knit siblings, fierce female warriors, folkloric elements, and gorgeous, gorgeous writing. I was easily sucked into Mirae's world, her relationships, worries, desires, and humanity. The magic system is intricate and engrossing, and the villains......more