In a spellbinding sequel to 'Six Crimson Cranes,' 'The Dragon's Promise' by Elizabeth Lim takes readers on a fantastical journey with Princess Shiori, who is bound by a perilous vow to return a dragon's pearl to its rightful owner in the kingdom of dragons. Amidst a backdrop of political schemes and magical intrigue, Shiori faces relentless adversaries seeking the pearl's formidable power. The pearl, however, is a capricious relic that oscillates between a boon and a bane for Shiori, who must navigate its treacheries while maintaining a facade of royal perfection to evade persecution for the magic in her veins. As she confronts the imminent shattering of her family and the fragile line connecting her to her beloved, Shiori's resilience is her spear against the destiny that seeks to fracture her life and love.