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Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Sound of Stars and The Kindred comes a YA space opera about a reincarnated god and a grumpy pilot on a mission to save a beloved space DJ and stop an intergalactic war. Zaira Citlali is supposed to die. After all, she's the god Indigo reborn. Indigo, whose song created the universe and unified people across galaxies to banish Ozvios, the god of destruction. Although Zaira has never been able to harness Indigo's powers, the Ilori Emperor wants to sacrifice her in Ozvios's honor. Unless she escapes and finds Wesley, the boy prophesized to help her defeat Ozvios and the Ilori, once and for all. Wesley Daniels didn't ask for this. He just wants to work as a smuggler so he can save enough money to explore the stars. Once he completes his biggest job yetbringing wanted celebrity Rubin Rima to a strange planet called Earthhe'll be set for life. But when his path crosses with Zaira, he soon finds himself in the middle of an intergalactic war with more responsibility
Trade Review"A rock-solid story filled with introspection, humor, suspenseful twists, and fully developed characters and in which intricate worldbuilding details and plot elements are seamlessly and cleverly interwoven... An uplifting read about love and acceptance in a chaotic universe." —
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"The importance of chosen family, humanity, and self-love predominate in this piercingly observed adventure." —
Publishers WeeklyPraise for The KindredA POPSUGAR Best YA Book of 2022
"With a stellar blend of rip-roaring action and electrifying romance,
The Kindred will keep your heart pounding from cover to cover. Truly, a starry-eyed tale sure to capture readers from all across the universe." —Ayana Gray, author of
Beasts of Prey “Breathtaking in both action and romance, I couldn’t turn the pages of
The Kindred fast enough!" —Beth Revis,
New York Times bestselling author of
Across the Universe and
Star Wars: Rebel Rising "Sweetly romantic with a unique voice,
The Kindred expands Dow's universe while asking us to confront our own." —Lora Beth Johnson, author of
Goddess in the Machine"A lush, emotion-packed adventure about what it means to be truly connected to the world around you." —Eric Smith, author of
Don't Read the Comments"A romantic, technicolor space fantasy that will sweep you off your feet and into the stars." —Rebecca Coffindaffer, author of
CrownchasersPraise for The Sound of Stars“This debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together. ”—
Ms. Magazine"The Sound of Stars is a marvellous genre-bending debut." —
The Nerd Daily“This book has everything! Aliens set on conquering earth, a determined heroine with a hidden stash of books…and proof of the power of music and stories to give those with every reason to hate the will to love.” —Joelle Charbonneau,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Testing and
Verify“Alechia Dow is an incredible new voice—
The Sound of Stars was a true pleasure to read.” —Saundra Mitchell, author of
The Prom novel and editor of
All Out and
Out Now“A stunning exploration of the comforts that make us human and the horrors that challenge our humanity.” —K. Ancrum, author of
The Wicker King
