Dragon Pearl
Dragon Pearl is an American novel written by Yoon Ha Lee and published on January 15, 2019 by Disney Hyperion under the "Rick Riordan Presents" publishing imprint.[1] The book is a mix of Korean mythology and science fiction as the main character travels the galaxy.[2][3]
| Author | Yoon Ha Lee |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Dragon Pearl series |
| Genre | Science fiction, mythology |
| Publisher | Disney-Hyperion |
Publication date | January 15, 2019 |
| Followed by | Untitled sequel |
Plot
In the adventure novel, Min, a teenage fox spirit, runs away from her home in order to figure out what happened to her lost brother who is a space cadet, and finds the mysterious Dragon Pearl while she's doing it.[2]
Reception
The Laughing Place reviewed the main character, Min, as likeable and fun, and even said that Lee has "crafted such a finely tuned narrative that Dragon Pearl can stand alone as an excellent story or be the start of a lengthy space saga."[2]
Sequel
In December 2020, it was announced that an untitled sequel to Dragon Pearl was in the early writing stages, even though the book was originally believed to be a standalone.[4]
References
- Lee, Yoon Ha (2019). Dragon Pearl. Disney Electronic Content. ISBN 978-1-368-01519-6.
- Gowsell, Bill (15 January 2019). "Book Review: "Dragon Pearl" by Yoon Ha Lee". LaughingPlace.com.
- "Yoon Ha Lee | Dragon Pearl". Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- "Yoon Ha Lee | author of science fiction & fantasy". Retrieved 2020-12-31.
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