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June Hur



June Hur was born in South Korea, raised in Canada, and studied History and Literature at the University of Toronto. She began writing her debut novel, The Silence of Bones, after obsessing over books about Joseon Korea. She lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter.
 

Awards: Edgar (2023)  see all

Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Romance
 
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Hope Ablaze (2024)
Sarah Mughal Rana
"FIERCE, POIGNANT, AND BRIMMING WITH HOPE, Sarah Mughal Rana has woven a powerful tale about a poet standing up against injustice. Hope Ablaze is an UNFORGETTABLE book."
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The Scarlet Alchemist (2023)
Kylie Lee Baker
"Kylie Lee Baker writes incredibly immersive historical fantasies. So fans of C-dramas and Fullmetal Alchemist, look no further. The Scarlet Alchemist is an absolute treat."
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Strike the Zither (2022)
(Kingdom of Three, book 1)
Joan He
"Richly layered and highly creative, STRIKE THE ZITHER offers a world brimming with war, love, and unforgettable characters. A truly magnificent book."

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Books containing stories by June Hur
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Mermaids Never Drown (2023)
(Untold Legends, book 2)
edited by
Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C Parker

Awards
2023 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel : The Red Palace

Award nominations
2022 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel (nominee) : The Forest of Stolen Girls
2022 Anthony Award for Best Children/Young Adult Fiction (nominee) : The Forest of Stolen Girls
2021 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel (nominee) : The Silence of Bones
2021 Agatha Award for Best Children/Young Adult Fiction (nominee) : The Forest of Stolen Girls


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