Compulsively readable and utterly unique , The Red Palace is a must-read murder mystery steeped in royal intrigue.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 .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. - NPRI'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] transforms true royal drama into a closeup-ready mesmerizing mystery . Seamlessly combines court intrigue, multiple murders and forbidden love to create a riveting YA historical thriller. - Shelf Awareness.