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.
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Romance
New and upcoming books
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)
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Hope Ablaze (2024)
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The Scarlet Alchemist (2023)
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Strike the Zither (2022)
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"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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