Welcome to the World of Elizabeth Lim!
The Legends of Lor’yan are six interrelated fantasy novels by Elizabeth Lim, which all take place in the mythical, Asian-inspired land of Lor’yan. They don’t need to be read chronologically, although there are two duologies within this larger world that should be read in order, Six Crimson Cranes and The Blood of Stars.
But Which Elizabeth Lim Novel Should You Read First?
If you’re someone who prefers to read the story in chronological order, here’s the official chronology:
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Her Radiant Curse—Stars Channi (aka Raikama—Shiori’s stepmother in Six Crimson Cranes). Her Radiant Curse can be read as a standalone, or as a prequel to Six Crimson Cranes.
The Six Crimson Cranes Duology
- Six Crimson Cranes—Stars Princess Shiori’anma, stepdaughter to Raikama, and friend to the dragon Seryu.
- The Dragon’s Promise—In Shiori’s second adventure, we meet the magician Gen, who goes on to play a role in Spin the Dawn, and Elang, who plays a role in A Forgery of Fate.
- A Forgery of Fate—Stars Truyan Saigas, a thief who encounters the dragon Elang, whom we meet in The Dragon’s Promise.
The Blood of Stars Duology
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Spin the Dawn—Stars Maia Tamarin, a young tailor who encounters the magician Gen, whom we also meet in Six Crimson Cranes.
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Unravel the Dusk—In Maia’s second adventure, she meets the demon Bandur, who plays role in The Dragon’s Promise.
However, if you’re flexible about where you dive in . . .
Spin the Dawn, Six Crimson Cranes, Her Radiant Curse, and A Forgery of Fate all make excellent entry points to the world of Lor’yan. Take this quiz to figure out which one is the best fit for you!