'Lush and dizzying.'― New York Times Book Review 'In Chokshi's prose, voices have substance and texture while light has color and flavor.'―NPR.org 'A unique fantasy that is epic myth and beautiful fairy tale combined.'― Booklist, starred review 'A stunning debut with lush language.'― School Library Journal, starred review “Chokshi's prose is captivating.” ― Publishers Weekly, starred review #9 on the Summer 2016 Kids' Indie Next List 'Chokshi revives the luscious and strange setting of Alaka from The Star-Touched Queen pulling in further elements of Indian folklore for creatures both charming and terrifying.'― The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 'With a happily-ever-after reminiscent of beloved fairy tales, this is a great pick for voracious readers who like their bejeweled princesses to have hard edges.'― Kirkus Reviews

'Chokshi's debut, The Star-Touched Queen (2016), was lush and gorgeously written, and Chokshi has only improved this lovely companion tale boasts a stronger narrative structure in addition to the delightful prose.'― Booklist A first pick for YA collections.'― School Library Journal, starred review 'Careful plotting, multiple viewpoints, high-stakes action, and a slow-burn relationship makes this heady fantasy completely engrossing. Named “One of the Most Anticipated YA Novels of 2017” by Entertainment Weekly, Teen Vogue, and 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. But what Gauri and Vikram will soon discover is that there’s nothing more dangerous than what they most desire. Once they arrive, danger takes on new shapes: poisonous courtesans and mischievous story birds, a feast of fears and twisted fairy revels.Įvery which way they turn new trials will test their wit and strength. Reaching the tournament is just the beginning. Together, they’ll have to set aside their differences and team up to win the Tournament of Wishes – a competition held in a mythical city where the Lord of Wealth promises a wish to the victor. Unsatisfied with becoming a mere puppet king, Vikram offers Gauri a chance to win back her kingdom in exchange for her battle prowess.

Hope unexpectedly comes in the form of Vikram, the cunning prince of a neighboring land and her sworn enemy kingdom. Faced with a future of exile and scorn, Gauri has nothing left to lose. Gauri, the princess of Bharata, has been taken as a prisoner of war by her kingdom’s enemies. From the author of The Star-Touched Queen comes a beautiful lush fantasy, Roshani Chokshi's A Crown of Wishes.

A crown of wishes by roshani chokshi