Her Radiant Curse

Praise

“Every page of Elizabeth Lim’s masterful writing shimmers with beauty and emotion. With characters who steal your heart, a rich world of legend, and a gorgeous romance, this is a journey you’ll wish had no end.” —Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Silver in the Bone

“Her Radiant Curse glows from start to finish. An origin story that stuns even knowing how it will end, bringing new beauty and darkness alike to Raikama’s tale. Elizabeth Lim’s writing is a marvel.” —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“Elizabeth Lim’s worlds and words are always magical.” —Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

“It is…. Lim’s best and most cohesive work yet—mixing the rich world-building of her previous stories with a tightly focused tale of two sisters and the curse that has divided their lives.” —Paste Magazine

★ “A fantasy to savor…. Artfully rendered, precisely paced, and piercingly true. Against the rich folkloric backdrop, Lim’s complexly rendered characters come heartbreakingly alive.” —Booklist, starred review

“[A] thrilling fantasy adventure…lush storytelling evokes East Asian folklore mixed with Helen of Troy vibes, culminating in an intriguing tale about one sisterhood that endures against all odds.” —Publishers Weekly

“Action-fueled fantasy deepened by a compelling setting and well-constructed cosmology.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A spellbinding adventure that focuses on the bond between sisters and the strength it takes to be our true selves.” —School Library Journal

“A high-stakes fantasy with a fully realized world, heart-pounding action, and a hint of forbidden romance….Lim’s tantalizing world and empathetic characters come together in this captivating yet heartbreaking story about sisterly love and facing adversity.” —Shelf Awareness