{"product_id":"behind-five-willows","title":"Behind Five Willows","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJune Hur\u003c\/b\u003e is a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of YA historicals, including \n\u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Forest of Stolen Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Red Palace\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eBehind Five Willows\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in South Korea, June spent her formative years in the USA, Canada, and South Korea before studying History and Literature at the University of Toronto, and working at the city's public library. Her work has been featured in \n\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR, \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, CBC, and KBS. June resides in Toronto with her family and can be spotted writing in coffee shops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBehind Five Willows\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller!\u003cbr\u003eA USA Today Bestseller!\u003cbr\u003eAn ABA Indies Bestseller! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Hur's latest historical YA work is \n\u003cb\u003ean homage to \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e that feels devastatingly timely\u003c\/b\u003e as it shines an unflinching light on the downsides of government-enforced censorship of stories and ideas. ... Despite the historically accurate restrictions on the characters' ability to so much as brush hands, their romance is \n\u003cb\u003eutterly swoony and heartstopping\u003c\/b\u003e. ... An engaging, thoughtful Austen interpretation.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Both an homage to Jane Austen and historical K-dramas, every page of Hur's novel stuns with its absorbing plot, exquisite attention to detail, and breathtaking romance. \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehind Five Willows\u003c\/i\u003e is an instant classic and a book that I will cherish for a very long time.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --Axie Oh, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Floating World \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA delight\u003c\/b\u003e ... Jane Austen and Joseon-era literary culture (complete with delicious historical details about book production) make for an extraordinarily harmonious blend. This is \n\u003cb\u003ea lovely romance\u003c\/b\u003e and paean to the pleasures of fiction, a satisfying but not over-earnest meditation on the power of literature to bring people together.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eHeartwarmingly beautiful\u003c\/b\u003e ... A charming love story.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eWarmly rendered\u003c\/b\u003e characters navigate a unique and evocative setting, which echoes with sharp societal commentary as well as \n\u003cb\u003ewitty repartee that's reminiscent of \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eAn ABA Indies Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eAn Edgar Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003eA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003eA Governor General's Literary Award in Young People's Literature finalist\u003cbr\u003eA Goodreads Choice Award nominee\u003cbr\u003eAn NYPL Best Book of the Year \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captivating mystery, political intrigue, and a perilously beautiful romance. \n\u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e excels at suspense even with true history's outline. \n\u003cb\u003eJune Hur reigns supreme in making the past come alive.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --Chloe Gong, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThese Violent Delights \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eGripping and devastating\u003c\/b\u003e, June Hur's lush writing brings history to life in this intricately plotted tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, where hope ultimately shines through the darkness. \n\u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e drew me in from the very first page, and will no doubt become a favorite for readers as it did for me.\" --Ann Liang, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eI Hope This Doesn't Find You\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"BRILLIANT! There were literally moments in this book where I forgot to breathe.\" --Ellen Oh, award-winning author and co-founder of We Need Diverse Books \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA highly detailed, culturally rich tale\u003c\/b\u003e that combines elements of mystery, palace intrigue, found family and romance.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The romance and found family elements offer moments of hope to balance the darkness. ... \n\u003cb\u003eAn intense mystery and slow-burn romance\u003c\/b\u003e that highlight a historical moment. \n\u003cb\u003eRecommended for all YA -collections\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Award-winner Hur's latest historical intrigue is well researched and doesn't shy away from depicting elements of this real king's brutal history, and the resulting tale is \n\u003cb\u003eimmersive, intense, and engaging\u003c\/b\u003e. \n\u003cb\u003eA page-turner.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Twists and secrets, political and personal, propel the \n\u003cb\u003eintricate\u003c\/b\u003e plot and \n\u003cb\u003ekeep readers on edge\u003c\/b\u003e. Which details matter and which are mere coincidence? Hur \n\u003cb\u003emasterfully\u003c\/b\u003e allows readers to discover the truth right alongside her protagonists.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eSearing\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e brings attention to a dark time in Korean history while still highlighting June Hur's trademark skill for \n\u003cb\u003edevastatingly romantic\u003c\/b\u003e relationships, told in such \n\u003cb\u003eachingly lovely prose that will capture you from the very first page\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eReactor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"A \n\u003cb\u003erichly detailed\u003c\/b\u003e historical thriller about a young woman who sets out to find a dangerous killer in order to free her sister from the clutches of a tyrant, \n\u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves \u003c\/i\u003eis \n\u003cb\u003eunflinching in both its honesty and period-accurate realism\u003c\/b\u003e. Set in 16th-century Korea and based on true events, \n\u003cb\u003eHur's writing is both meticulously researched and emotionally compelling\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePaste\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Red Palace\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn ABA Indie Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eAn NPR Best Book of 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2023 Edgar Allan Poe Award Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003eForbes Most Anticipated Book of 2022 Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2022\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool and Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2022\u003cbr\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of 2022\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2022 selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA YALSA Best YA of 2022 Selection\u003cbr\u003eA 2022 Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Hur is known for her stunning female-centered historical YA novels, and this is arguably her darkest book yet. ... \n\u003cb\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eCompulsively readable and utterly unique\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Red Palace\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read murder mystery steeped in royal intrigue.\" --Jennifer Lynn Barnes, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Inheritance Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Court politics and hierarchal society are the \n\u003cb\u003estunning\u003c\/b\u003e backdrop of June Hur's \n\u003cb\u003epage-turning, atmospheric \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Red Palace\u003c\/i\u003e. Hur's \n\u003cb\u003emeticulous worldbuilding and immersive storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e will have readers totally obsessed.\" --Adrienne Young, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eFable \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Hur's Joseon mysteries are \n\u003cb\u003egroundbreaking\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \n\u003cb\u003eA tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"This \n\u003cb\u003eatmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e historical mystery \n\u003cb\u003ewill transport and captivate\u003c\/b\u003e 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 ... \n\u003cb\u003eA beautifully written story\u003c\/b\u003e full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eGripping\u003c\/b\u003e ... \n\u003cb\u003eAn expertly choreographed mystery\u003c\/b\u003e with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion that beautifully binds fiction to fact. \n\u003cb\u003eIt's the perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --NPR \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I've devoured every book June Hur has written, so no surprise here that her newest book is \n\u003cb\u003eone of my favorite reads of the year\u003c\/b\u003e so far. ... \n\u003cb\u003eI might as well inject Hur's writing straight into my veins\u003c\/b\u003e for how quickly I gobble up everything she writes. Seriously, it's that good.\" --BookRiot \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eSteeped in rich historical details\u003c\/b\u003e, Hur's palace thriller offers a sharp critique of the monarchy's abuse of power while maintaining a quick pace and crafting a \n\u003cb\u003ecaptivating\u003c\/b\u003e murder mystery.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Deftly celebrates subversive female ingenuity. With \n\u003cb\u003ecaptivating cinematic flair\u003c\/b\u003e, [Hur] transforms true royal drama into a closeup-ready mesmerizing mystery. ... Seamlessly combines court intrigue, multiple murders and forbidden love to create a \n\u003cb\u003eriveting\u003c\/b\u003e YA historical thriller.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eExciting and fast-paced\u003c\/b\u003e, this unusual detective story transports readers to Korea's Joseon Dynasty, providing (per the author's note) one version of the tragic true story of Crown Prince Jangheon. ... A testament to Hur's dedication in researching Korea's complex history. Romance, adventure, and mystery keep pages turning, and readers will undoubtedly find themselves drawn to Hyeon's smarts, ambition, and strong will.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eIf you are a fan of Korean historical dramas and murder mysteries, you cannot go wrong with June Hur's books.\u003c\/b\u003e Her atmospheric prose brings Joseon-era Korea to life in all its richness and complexities while elegantly spinning a web of sinister intrigue and suspense. ... I'm excited to experience a mystery unfolding in the Changdeok Palace in its original language, without having to rely on subtitles and Wikipedia articles.\" --Reera Yoo, co-host of \n\u003ci\u003eBooks \u0026amp; Boba\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"If you're going to write a historical novel, I want you to drop me into the \n\u003ci\u003edetails\u003c\/i\u003e, baby. \n\u003cb\u003eHur's writing makes you feel like you've been transported to the streets of 18th century Korea. \u003c\/b\u003eHer characters are always striving to do the right things with so little, driven to unravel mysteries, and she delicately exposes the corruption and seedy underbelly of the rich and powerful.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eForever Young Adult\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Forest of Stolen Girls\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2022 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2022 White Pine Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2022 ALA Rise Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2022 CCBC Choices Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"A \n\u003cb\u003ebreathtaking\u003c\/b\u003e journey through 1400s Korea. ... The mystery complements the setting perfectly, and the conclusion is \n\u003cb\u003ewell-plotted and satisfying\u003c\/b\u003e. ... \n\u003cb\u003eA must for all collections\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Crafting a \n\u003cb\u003esuspenseful, atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e historical mystery, Hur ( \n\u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e) explores women's lack of bodily agency during this time and the dangers of obsessive protection, adroitly interweaving the historical context of the real horrors that afflicted Korean women from the 13th-century Mongol rule until after 1435.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Set against the backdrop of fifteenth-century Korea--or Joseon, as it was known then--this tightly plotted historical mystery will please fans of both genres. ... Those who love well-researched historical fiction with darker themes such as Ruta Sepetys' \n\u003ci\u003eOut of the Easy \u003c\/i\u003eor Elizabeth Wein's Verity series, will appreciate Hur's attention to detail. \n\u003cb\u003eGive to fans of Sherri L. Smith's \u003ci\u003eThe Blossom and the Firefly\u003c\/i\u003e or Stacy Lee's \u003ci\u003eDownstairs Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e looking for other well developed Asian characters.\" --YALSA \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eRich, exquisite, and deeply atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Forest of Stolen Girls\u003c\/i\u003e draws the reader in from the very first page and doesn't let go. \n\u003cb\u003eA dark and utterly engrossing mystery\u003c\/b\u003e, beautifully drawn from start to finish.\" --Kathleen Glasgow, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eGirl in Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Forest of Stolen Girls\u003c\/i\u003e is \n\u003cb\u003ea haunting, breathtaking tale\u003c\/b\u003e that will have readers on the edge of their seats. With its lush and atmospheric prose, complex character dynamics, and an immersive mystery I was ravenous to uncover, I could not turn the pages fast enough! \n\u003cb\u003eHur is an absolute master of mystery\u003c\/b\u003e, and I will be reading her gorgeous books for years to come.\" --Adalyn Grace, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eAll the Stars and Teeth\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eHaunting and lyrical\u003c\/b\u003e. Beware, this tale will draw you deeper into the forest than you want to go.\" --Stacey Lee, award-winning author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Downstairs Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A \n\u003cb\u003ebrilliant\u003c\/b\u003e historical fiction mystery that is \n\u003cb\u003esuspenseful, gorgeous and absolutely riveting\u003c\/b\u003e! Hur brings Jeju Island during the early Joseon period completely to life in a rich, evocative manner that reminds me of watching my favorite historical Kdrama. ... I adored this book from start to finish!\" --Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy series \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Knee-deep inside Hur's \n\u003cb\u003etaut, suspenseful \u003c\/b\u003esnare, I felt the cold touch of secrets poking at my shoulder and sometimes, neck. Disappearances, quests, and family tension? I'm all the way in.\" --Rita Williams-Garcia, National Book Award finalist \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Sitting in St. James\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn ABA Indies Introduce Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2021 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2021 ALA Rise Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2020 Freeman Award Honorable Mention\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2021 CCBC Amy Mathers Teen Book Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"At once \n\u003cb\u003ehaunting and evocative\u003c\/b\u003e, June Hur's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e is a gorgeous, tightly-woven debut. Prepare to delve deep into the lush and dangerous world of Korea in the 1800's for \n\u003cb\u003ea page-turner you won't soon forget\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Hafsah Faizal, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eWe Hunt the Flame\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An intriguing tale that touches on class, honor, the value of one's beliefs, and the lengths one is willing to go for loyalty and family. Hur presents such a vivid portrayal of the Joseon Era that it's like stepping back in time. With its breathtaking prose and complex characters, this mystery novel is \n\u003cb\u003esure to keep you guessing until the very end!\u003c\/b\u003e\" --Kat Cho, author of \n\u003ci\u003eWicked Fox\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eThis gripping drama is definitely one you're not going to want to miss.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA total knockout\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePopsugar\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eGripping \u003c\/b\u003e... An \n\u003cb\u003eexhilarating\u003c\/b\u003e thriller, pitting the powerful against the power-hungry, endowing the powerless with affecting agency.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is \n\u003cb\u003ebeautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e, and moves at a brisk pace. ... \n\u003cb\u003eEngaging and dynamic\u003c\/b\u003e. Hur's first novel does an excellent job of exploring a topic that isn't found widely in YA literature.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"The Korean concept of han, as well as customs, language, and politics, are woven flawlessly into the narrative ... Seol's determined pursuit of literacy and freedom, as well as the bittersweet ending, make for \n\u003cb\u003ea memorable and worthwhile read\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"In this \n\u003cb\u003estriking\u003c\/b\u003e debut, Hur has crafted an intriguing historical mystery set in a time period often overlooked in YA ... A compelling mystery for lovers of Victorian murder cases who are ready for an alternative to the London setting.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"An \n\u003cb\u003eexcellent\u003c\/b\u003e historical mystery that \n\u003cb\u003easks big questions\u003c\/b\u003e about family, religion, morality, and what it means to belong.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Read this book if you enjoy: supporting debut authors, Korean history, the 1800s, atmospheric reads, K-drama dramatics, books in which you start suspecting \n\u003ci\u003eeveryone.\" --Goodreads\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INSTANT #1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a warm and romantic homage to Jane Austen's \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e set in historical Korea, about a reader and a writer who secretly fight against government book banning and find themselves irresistibly drawn together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAs the dutiful second-eldest daughter of a poor family, society would have Haewon believe that her only hope of a decent life is to marry well. But during a time of rampant government censorship and book banning, she instead works as an illegal book transcriber to make a little extra money. It's dangerous work, but she loves it--especially when she gets to transcribe the work of her favorite author, known as Black Lotus. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen her older sister becomes smitten with a wealthy young gentleman, Haewon is roped into chaperoning them during their courtship. Which wouldn't be so terrible... if it weren't for the young man's uptight and annoying best friend who also accompanies them. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the only son of a noble, Seojun has a lot expected of him. Wealth. Status. Respectability. Certainly not frivolous and often illicit activities such as reading fiction. But Seojun loves to do something even more scandalous: writing. He's kept his work secret from his father and friends, but with each passing day, the pressure of being his father's son and the dispiriting actions of the government make Seojun question the purpose of it all. The only thing keeping him going are the encouraging letters he receives from his transcriber, known only as Magpie. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen his best friend falls hard for a girl of lower social status, Seojun finds himself forced to act as chaperone to the infatuated couple--along with the girl's younger sister, who is as irritating as she is judgmental. But as Haewon and Seojun spend more time together, they begin to suspect they may have judged each other too quickly... \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlso by June Hur\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003cbr\u003eThe Forest of Stolen Girls\u003cbr\u003eThe Red Palace\u003cbr\u003eA Crane Among Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 54 (EAN 9781250348081, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/15\/2026 (EAN 9781250348081, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/16\/2026 (EAN 9781250348081, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250348081, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250348081, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eHur, June\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJune Hur\u003c\/b\u003e is a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of YA historicals, including \n\u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Forest of Stolen Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Red Palace\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eBehind Five Willows\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in South Korea, June spent her formative years in the USA, Canada, and South Korea before studying History and Literature at the University of Toronto, and working at the city's public library. Her work has been featured in \n\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR, \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, CBC, and KBS. June resides in Toronto with her family and can be spotted writing in coffee shops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Feiwel \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496247361814,"sku":"9781250348081","price":25.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781250348081.jpg?v=1783058153","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/behind-five-willows","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}