The Witch of Wol Sin Lake

Lena Jeong

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28 January 2026

Myth & legend told as fiction; Fantasy

Series: The Sacred Bone

In the sequel to And Break the Pretty Kings, crown princess Mirae continues to unravel her tangled future to save her queendom – perfect for fans of This Savage Song and Six Crimson Cranes.

After her fraught journey to save her queendom, Mirae has finally cast the Netherking back into his dark cage in the Deep.

But his imprisonment brings her no peace – because in his final schemes, the Netherking managed to possess her beloved older brother, Minho, and it is his body that languishes in the Deep, tormented by his possessor.

Mirae is determined to free her brother and destroy the Netherking once and for all. But when the Netherking steals the all-powerful pearl of Seolla, all of Mirae’s careful plans are destroyed. She must set out once more to stop him, slipping in and out of the future with her divine powers as she races a path to the heavens itself.

When she discovers the truth about the Netherking’s intentions, and learns that the only way to destroy him is with a sacrifice larger than she can bear, Mirae begins to doubt her free will and even the fate of the entire peninsula and the gods beyond.

Dark and thrilling, this action-packed sequel to And Break the Pretty Kings pulls readers deeper into its captivating world of lavish, fantastical magic and dangerous secrets, as Mirae faces overwhelming odds to save her queendom – and an impossible choice.

PRAISE FOR AND BREAK THE PRETTY KINGS

‘Reminiscent of the greatest fantasy classics but wholly unique’ Axie Oh, bestselling author of THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA

‘A twisty, riveting page-turner filled with bold surprises! In this thrilling debut fantasy, Jeong draws richly from Korean myths and legends, conjuring an immersive world where dark magic looms, destiny beckons, and one girl’s unique ability to jump through time sets her on a collision path with fate' June CL Tan, author of JADE FIRE GOLD

‘A stunning ode to Korean mythology, AND BREAK THE PRETTY KINGS is a captivating modern update on the classic fantasy adventure' Tanvi Berwah, author of MONSTERS BORN AND MADE

‘Brimming with rich magic and delicious prose, Jeong deftly weaves a time-bending tale of family, love and the true cost of identity. Get ready to have your heart stolen by this stunning debut' Swati Teerdhala, author of THE TIGER AT MIDNIGHT trilogy

By: Lena Jeong
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Book 2
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9780008622930
ISBN 10: 0008622930
Series: The Sacred Bone
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 28 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Lena Jeong wrote her first novel in the fifth grade-complete with a dude in distress, a heroine named Macaroni Pizza, and a dragon that is allergic to men. When she's not working on her Korean-inspired novels, Lena is doing everything in her power to remain the ""Favorite Auntie"" amongst her adorable nieces and nephews. You can also find her endlessly experimenting on new ways to make the perfect matcha latte. Lena has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. And Break the Pretty Kings is her debut.

Reviews for The Witch of Wol Sin Lake

PRAISE FOR AND BREAK THE PRETTY KINGS ‘Reminiscent of the greatest fantasy classics but wholly unique’ Axie Oh, bestselling author of THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA ‘A twisty, riveting page-turner filled with bold surprises! In this thrilling debut fantasy, Jeong draws richly from Korean myths and legends, conjuring an immersive world where dark magic looms, destiny beckons, and one girl’s unique ability to jump through time sets her on a collision path with fate' June CL Tan, author of JADE FIRE GOLD ‘A stunning ode to Korean mythology, AND BREAK THE PRETTY KINGS is a captivating modern update on the classic fantasy adventure' Tanvi Berwah, author of MONSTERS BORN AND MADE ‘Brimming with rich magic and delicious prose, Jeong deftly weaves a time-bending tale of family, love and the true cost of identity. Get ready to have your heart stolen by this stunning debut' Swati Teerdhala, author of THE TIGER AT MIDNIGHT trilogy