Reactor / July 17, 2024

Paste Magazine / August 05, 2024

Given the breadth and popularity of the fantasy genre at the moment, it takes a lot to stand out from the pack. But it’s clear from the very first glance that the upcoming Koren fantasy Blood of the Old Kings is something refreshingly different from what we’ve seen in recent years. An epic fantasy in translation, the sprawling story wrestles with timely themes, features multiple perspectives, and blends classic genre elements together in fresh ways. 

Publishers Weekly / August 08, 2024

Kim debuts with an epic underdog fantasy in which choice outweighs destiny. Running up against a world-spanning Empire that draws its powers from dead sorcerers, three outsiders become embroiled in rebellions and plots to free prisoners. Swordmaster Loran bargains with a captive dragon to fulfill its promise to preserve a kingdom conquered by the Empire.

Book Riot / August 30, 2024

Today, I’ve got some new releases and some potential preorders for you to check out. Get ready for dragons, bog wives, and the vagaries of memory.

Reactor / September 10, 2024

Sung-il Kim’s fantasy novel Blood of the Old Kings begins an epic journey unlike any other—and we’re thrilled to share the map, created by cartographer and illustrator is Emily Langmade. An English edition of Blood of the Old Kings, translated by Anton Hur, will be available from Tor Books on October 8. Read an excerpt here!

Foyles / November 21, 2024

A hit in Korea, Indeterminate Inflorescence is a breathtaking and refreshing collection of aphorisms on poetry and writing poetry, that acts as inspiration to writers and creatives.