Free Audiobook : Six Crimson Cranes, by Elizabeth Lim

"Six Crimson Cranes" is your next audiobook obsession, brought to life by Elizabeth Lim and Emily Woo Zeller’s captivating voice. Meet Shiori, Kiata’s lone princess, who’s hiding a spark of magic in a land that’s outlawed it. When her big engagement day turns into a magical misfire, she catches the eye of her stepmother, Raikama, and suddenly, everything she knows is at risk.

Raikama’s no ordinary villain; she’s a sorceress with a cruel streak, banishing Shiori and transforming her six brothers into cranes with a catch: Shiori’s silence is their only lifeline. Out in the wild, she’s got to piece together a way to save them, crossing paths with a dragon who’s more than he seems and a guy she never wanted to need. It’s a trek full of surprises, where trust is hard-won and magic might be her only shot.

Lim’s storytelling is a gorgeous mash-up of fairy tales and East Asian lore, delivered with a punch of heart and grit. This isn’t just about breaking a curse; it’s Shiori finding her footing in a world that’s turned against her. Cue it up and let the adventure unfold, a mix of wonder and edge that’ll keep you listening way past bedtime.