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A War of Swallowed Stars by Sangu Mandanna

A War of Swallowed Stars

Book Three of the Celestial Trilogy

Sangu Mandanna

Sky Pony · Print & ebook · June 29, 2021

“A rare gem of a sequel . . .

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Who it’s for
A galaxy-spanning finale pairs war’s vast stakes with intimate choices about family and sacrifice.
Themes
War and catastrophe, Family and loyalty, Sacrifice and moral choices
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

“A rare gem of a sequel . . . Each page drips with action and moral complexities.” —Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire, on A House of Rage & Sorrow A prince without his kingdom. A kingdom without its princess. The destruction of the stars themselves. War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse.

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Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes. And far, far away, on a dark, mysterious planet, a sleeping god stirs awake. War or family. Pride or peace. As the end of the world draws ever closer, Esmae and Alexi must decide how far they’ll go to win—and who they’ll sacrifice along the way. Celebrated author Sangu Mandanna promises a gripping conclusion to the Celestial Trilogy in A War of Swallowed Stars.

Stars and Sacrifice

A galaxy-spanning finale pairs war’s vast stakes with intimate choices about family and sacrifice.

Come here for

  • Cosmic peril tangled with questions of family, pride, and peace

Expect

  • War, a star-devouring threat, and choices with a steep moral cost

Where it sits

Space Opera for Teens55%
Epic YA Fantasy51%
YA Fantasy Romance29%

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Publisher categories

  • Diverse YA Fiction
  • Epic YA Fantasy
  • Myths & Legends for Teens
  • YA Romance
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  • Space Opera for Teens
Authors
Sangu Mandanna
Publisher
Sky Pony
Published
June 29, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
War and catastrophe · Family and loyalty · Sacrifice and moral choices
Reading lane
Diverse YA Fiction