Thakrar's sparkling command of language weaves magic on every page. Thakrar's imagination is a feast for the senses.' - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen and The Gilded Wolves 'Nothing short of dazzling.' - Booklist 'Absolutely magical and captivatingly lyrical.' - Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi 'Shveta Thakrar's prose is as beautiful as starlight.' - Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author 'An enchanting story about love, family, finding your voice, and searching for home. I emerged from Star Daughter dusted with constellations and wonder. Thakrar has crafted an excellent story about the power of the younger generations to carve their own path amidst the traditions and expectations of their elders., 'Take a journey to the heavenly courts in this luscious, shimmering fantasy, so dripping with beauty and imagination you'll want to eat it with a spoon.' - New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor 'My favorite tales are the ones that sneakily draw you out of one world and slip you into the next. Thakrar weaves her words so tightly around you that you are completely immersed in her world, a victim of its lyrical starsong., Full of wonder and enchantment. Brimming with celestial intrigue, this sparkling YA debut is perfect for fans of Roshani Chokshi and Laini Taylor.Ībsolutely magical. Sheetal's quest to save her father will take her to a celestial court of shining wonders and dark shadows, where she must take the stage as her family's champion in a competition to decide the next ruling house of the heavens-and win, or risk never returning to Earth at all. A star like her mother, who returned to the sky long ago. Pretending to be 'normal.' But when an accidental flare of her starfire puts her human father in the hospital, Sheetal needs a full star's help to heal him. The daughter of a star and a mortal, Sheetal is used to keeping secrets.

*Chosen as a 2020 Kids' Indie Next pick * A Locus Reading List recommendation * An Andre Norton Nebula Award Finalist* 'Shveta Thakrar's prose is as beautiful as starlight.'-New York Times bestselling author Holly Black This gorgeously imagined YA debut blends shades of Neil Gaiman's Stardust and a breathtaking landscape of Hindu mythology into a radiant contemporary fantasy.

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