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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Novels
The Silence of Bones (2020)
The Forest of Stolen Girls (2021)
The Red Palace (2022)
A Crane Among Wolves (2024)
The Forest of Stolen Girls (2021)
The Red Palace (2022)
A Crane Among Wolves (2024)
Books containing stories by June Hur
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Medici Heist (2024)
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"An exhilarating journey through 1517 Florence, Medici Heist captivates with its engaging and vivid prose, immersing readers in a world rich with historical detail. I couldn't put this book down-it's a highly entertaining and cinematic read!"
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Hope Ablaze (2024)
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"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)
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"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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