Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Summary: "Shiori, princess of Kiata, has a secret: Forbidden magic runs through her veins. On the morning of her betrothal ceremony she loses control, and it forestalls the wedding she never wanted-- but it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother. Using a dark magic of her own, Raikama banishes the princess, turns her brothers into cranes, and warns Shiori that for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die."

I loved this one. So much. I want to stay with this story forever. I want the next book in the series, but I'm also scared of it. 

456 pages

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