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The Heart of the Nhaga: Book One of the Bird That Drinks Tears

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The first installment in this epic fantasy saga inspired by Korean mythology is finally available in English. Expect immersive worldbuilding, ancient secrets and a perilous quest that gives rise to an unforgettable found family while delving into themes of identity and belonging.

Welcome to Lee Young-do’s epic classic series, The Bird That Drinks Tears. The master of Korean fantasy—often cited as the J.R.R. Tolkien of South Korea—Lee Young-do has created a tale of castles built on the backs of flying mantas, giant birdmen, heartless immortals, and a quest that will change the very nature of the world and its gods, available for the first time in English by award-winning translator Anton Hur.

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