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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
 
New and upcoming books
Novels
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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
2025 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel (nominee) : A Crane Among Wolves
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
2022 Agatha 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


June Hur recommends
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A Forgery of Fate (2025)
Elizabeth Lim
"A captivating retelling of Beauty and the Beast, brimming with heart-pounding adventure and enchanting romance that will leave you breathless."
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The Queen's Spade (2025)
Sarah Raughley
"A gripping exploration of revenge, justice, and the fierce power of feminine rage."
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A Song to Drown Rivers (2024)
Ann Liang
"If you are looking for a book that reads like a historical c-drama, then look no further. A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS is just the book you need. Ann Liang's mesmerizing prose, coupled with a poignant love story, weaves a tale of love, revenge, and grief that will leave you breathless."

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