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A War of Swallowed Stars: Book Three of the Celestial Trilogy

by Sangu Mandanna

Book 3 in Celestial Trilogy

Subject
Science Fiction - Space Opera
Age
9-12 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
288
Publisher
Sky Pony
Size
14.7 cm × 21.1 cm
ISBN
9781510733800
“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. 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.

About the author

Sangu MandannaAuthor

Sangu Mandanna was four years old when an elephant chased her down a forest road and she decided to write her first story about it. Seventeen years and many, many manuscripts later, she signed her first book deal. She is the author of The Lost Girl, A Spark of White Fire and its sequels, and has contributed to several anthologies. She lives in Norwich, in the east of England, with her husband and kids.

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What reviewers said

"Seventeen-year-old warrior Esmae Rey is tired of fighting. She and her twin brother, Alexi, have been battling for the crown of the planet Kali, a kingdom that should be Esmae’s birthright. Esmae remains devastated that her mother, Kyra, not only sides with Alexi, but has been bent on killing Esmae to protect Alexi and their younger brother, Bear, from a curse prophesying that only two of Kyra’s three children would live. But when, after escaping another one of her mother’s deadly traps, Esmae is asked to kill Sorsha, a great beast who is endangering the universe, she wonders if her mission…
Kirkus Reviews
[*] “Extraordinarily drawn characters and plot twists will keep readers' hearts racing.”
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
[*] “The high-stakes, lofty narrative reads like a mythology story of its own, as the lives of gods, mortals, and spaceships are intricately connected, setting up for what’s sure to be a breathtaking conclusion.”
Booklist, Starred Review
“A rare gem of a sequel that manages to be even better than the first book! Each page drips with action and moral complexities, and plot twists that will both make and break your heart. Perfect for readers looking for sharp, smart, fast-paced fantasies, especially with fierce female leads.”
Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire
"A thrilling sequel to Mandanna's incredible A Spark of White Fire.A House of Rage and Sorrow takes a gorgeously rendered world of spaceship kingdoms, meddling gods, and galaxy-shaking prophecies and pairs it perfectly with an achingly intimate family drama. I cannot wait for the conclusion!"
S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass and The Kingdom of Copper
Named to LITA's Hal Clement List of Notable YA, 2019
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