Praise for The Red Palace : An ABA Indie Bestseller An NPR Best Book of the Year An Edgar Allan Poe Award Winner A Junior Library Guild Selection Forbes Most Anticipated Book of the Year Selection A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year A School and Library Journal Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year A YALSA Best YA of the Year Selection A Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention An Evergreen Teen Book Award nominee "Hur is known for her stunning female-centered historical YA novels, and this is arguably her darkest book yet. If slow-burn romances, well-paced plots and historical fiction set somewhere other than the West interest you, this book might just be your new favorite read. " --Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, New York Times -bestselling author of Ace of Spades " Compulsively readable and utterly unique , The Red Palace is a must-read murder mystery steeped in royal intrigue." --Jennifer Lynn Barnes, New York Times- bestselling author of The Inheritance Games "Court politics and hierarchal society are the stunning backdrop of June Hur''s page-turning, atmospheric The Red Palace . Hur''s meticulous worldbuilding and immersive storytelling will have readers totally obsessed." --Adrienne Young, New York Times -bestselling author of Fable "Hur''s Joseon mysteries are groundbreaking , and this retelling of Prince Sado is no exception. Hur set the bar high with her previous works and has cleared it with room to spare. A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package.
" -- School Library Journal , starred review "This atmospheric historical mystery will transport and captivate readers . Hur deftly incorporates the class system, patriarchal restrictions, and court politics, as well as Korean words, into the storyline, broadening the world and cultural richness of the story . A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up." -- Booklist , starred review " Gripping . An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion that beautifully binds fiction to fact. It''s the perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue. " --NPR "I''ve devoured every book June Hur has written, so no surprise here that her newest book is one of my favorite reads of the year so far. I might as well inject Hur''s writing straight into my veins for how quickly I gobble up everything she writes.
Seriously, it''s that good." --BookRiot " Steeped in rich historical details , Hur''s palace thriller offers a sharp critique of the monarchy''s abuse of power while maintaining a quick pace and crafting a captivating murder mystery." -- Publishers Weekly "Deftly celebrates subversive female ingenuity. With captivating cinematic flair , [Hur utterly unique, The Red Palace is a must-read murder mystery steeped in royal intrigue." --Jennifer Lynn Barnes, New York Times- bestselling author of The Inheritance Games "Court politics and hierarchal society are the stunning backdrop of June Hur''s page-turning, atmospheric The Red Palace . Hur''s meticulous worldbuilding and immersive storytelling will have readers totally obsessed." --Adrienne Young, New York Times -bestselling author of Fable "Hur''s Joseon mysteries are groundbreaking , and this retelling of Prince Sado is no exception. Hur set the bar high with her previous works and has cleared it with room to spare.
A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package. " -- School Library Journal , starred review "This atmospheric historical mystery will transport and captivate readers . Hur deftly incorporates the class system, patriarchal restrictions, and court politics, as well as Korean words, into the storyline, broadening the world and cultural richness of the story . A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up." -- Booklist , starred review " Gripping . An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion that beautifully binds fiction to fact. It''s the perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue. " --NPR "I''ve devoured every book June Hur has written, so no surprise here that her newest book is one of my favorite reads of the year so far.
I might as well inject Hur''s writing straight into my veins for how quickly I gobble up everything she writes. Seriously, it''s that good." --BookRiot " Steeped in rich historical details , Hur''s palace thriller offers a sharp critique of the monarchy''s abuse of power while maintaining a quick pace and crafting a captivating murder mystery." -- Publishers Weekly "Deftly celebrates subversive female ingenuity. With captivating cinematic flair , [Hurriarchal restrictions, and court politics, as well as Korean words, into the storyline, broadening the world and cultural richness of the story . A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up." -- Booklist , starred review " Gripping . An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion that beautifully binds fiction to fact.
It''s the perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue. " --NPR "I''ve devoured every book June Hur has written, so no surprise here that her newest book is one of my favorite reads of the year so far. I might as well inject Hur''s writing straight into my veins for how quickly I gobble up everything she writes. Seriously, it''s that good." --BookRiot " Steeped in rich historical details , Hur''s palace thriller offers a sharp critique of the monarchy''s abuse of power while maintaining a quick pace and crafting a captivating murder mystery." -- Publishers Weekly "Deftly celebrates subversive female ingenuity. With captivating cinematic flair , [Hurof power while maintaining a quick pace and crafting a captivating murder mystery." -- Publishers Weekly "Deftly celebrates subversive female ingenuity.
With captivating cinematic flair , [Hur utterly unique, The Red Palace is a must-read murder mystery steeped in royal intrigue." --Jennifer Lynn Barnes, New York Times- bestselling author of The Inheritance Games "Court politics and hierarchal society are the stunning backdrop of June Hur''s page-turning, atmospheric The Red Palace . Hur''s meticulous worldbuilding and immersive storytelling will have readers totally obsessed." --Adrienne Young, New York Times -bestselling author of Fable "Hur''s Joseon mysteries are groundbreaking , and this retelling of Prince Sado is no exception. Hur set the bar high with her previous works and has cleared it with room to spare. A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package. " -- School Library Journal , starred review "This atmospheric historical mystery will transport and captivate readers . Hur deftly incorporates the class system, patriarchal restrictions, and court politics, as well as Korean words, into the storyline, broadening the world and cultural richness of the story .
A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up." -- Booklist , starred review " Gripping . An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion that beautifully binds fiction to fact. It''s the perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue. " --NPR "I''ve devoured every book June Hur has written, so no surprise here that her newest book is one of my favorite reads of the year so far. I might as well inject Hur''s writing straight into my veins for how quickly I gobble up everything she writes. Seriously, it''s that good." --BookRiot " Steeped in rich historical details , Hur''s palace thriller offers a sharp critique of the monarchy''s abuse of power while maintaining a quick pace and crafting a captivating murder mystery.
" -- Publishers Weekly "Deftly celebrates subversive female ingenuity. With captivating cinematic flair , [Hur utterly unique, The Red Palace is a must-read murder mystery steeped in royal intrigue." --Jennifer Lynn Barnes, New York Times- bestselling author of The Inheritance Games "Court politics and hierarchal society are the stunning backdrop of June Hur''s page-turning, atmospheric The Red Palace . Hur''s meticulous worldbuilding and immersive storytelling will have readers totally obsessed." --Adrienne Young, New York Times -bestselling author.