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Book SynopsisThis debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together. Ms. MagazineCan a girl who risks her life for books and an Ilori who loves pop music work together to save humanity?When a rebel librarian meets an Ilori commanderTwo years ago, a misunderstanding between the leaders of Earth and the invading Ilori resulted in the death of one-third of the world's population. Today, seventeen-year-old Ellie Baker survives in an Ilori-controlled center in New York City. All art, books and creative expression are illegal, but Ellie breaks the rules by keeping a secret library. When young Ilori commander Morris finds Ellie's illegal library, he's duty-bound to deliver her for execution. But Morris isn't a typical Iloriand Ellie and her books might be the key to a desperate rebellion of his own. The Sound of Stars is a marvelous genre-bending debut. The Nerd DailyThe Sound of Stars is a stunning exploration of the comforts that make
Trade Review“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 KingBookRiot Most Anticipated Queer Read of 2020
"Dow paints a moving picture of two young people’s defiance and the power of song and story to combat despair." —
Publishers Weekly"There is much to enjoy in this story featuring a complex black teen: Ellie is bright, resourceful, and coping with issues with body image and anxiety. Morris and his family are intriguing. The depiction of the world has many similarities to today's society, and the overlay of speculative aspects fits seamlessly. A promising debut that begs for a sequel." —
Kirkus Reviews"This debut is a hopeful testament to resistance that weaves in commentary about climate change, racism and politics, and includes LGBTQIA and mental and physical health representation. —Lana Barnes, freelance reviewer and proofreader, for
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