by Yoon Ha Lee
New York: Disney Hyperion, 2019
Kim Min is a thirteen year old fox spirit, affecting a human appearance, and living with her family on the settler planet of Jinju. Her mother has always discouraged her from using her fox magic, like Charm and shape shifting. Foxes are not highly regarded by other supernatural beings or humans. But when her brother Jun is reported as a military deserter, Min must use all of her tricks if she's going to find him and clear his name.
Okay, this is Korean folklore and magic and fox spirits and dragons and goblins. In space. What more could you ask for? This is another wonderful afternoon escape from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. I can honestly say I've never read a space opera like this, and I'm looking forward to the second book set in the same world. It should absolutely be noted that one of the main secondary characters uses they/them pronouns, as do other minor characters. And just look at that cover. Dragon Pearl is available for curbside pickup through the Galesburg Public Library and through the Libby app.
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