a crown of wishes
Gauri, the princess of Bharata, has been taken as a prisoner of war by her kingdom’s enemies. Faced with a future of exile and scorn, Gauri has nothing left to lose. Hope unexpectedly comes in the form of Vikram, the cunning prince of a neighboring land and her sworn enemy kingdom. Unsatisfied with becoming a mere puppet king, Vikram offers Gauri a chance to win back her kingdom in exchange for her battle prowess. 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.
Reaching the tournament is just the beginning. Once they arrive, danger takes on new shapes: poisonous courtesans and mischievous story birds, a feast of fears and twisted fairy revels. Every which way they turn new trials will test their wit and strength. But what Gauri and Vikram will soon discover is that there’s nothing more dangerous than what they most desire.
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I could live in this world forever” – Jaime, Two Chicks on Books
Every single word of this book is exquisite–and the lush, intricate world-building is nothing short of remarkable. As much as I adored THE STAR-TOUCHED QUEEN, I think I might love A CROWN OF WISHES even more. Everything Roshani writes is a feast for the senses, and I can’t wait to read whatever she publishes next! “ – Sarah J. Maas, NYT bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses
The lovely whimsiness of the world-building is reminiscent of Roald Dahl and Laini Taylor, with a dash of A Midsummer Night’s Dream thrown into the mix for good measure.” – Renee Ahdieh, NYT bestselling author of The Beautiful
All the characters are so complex and beautifully written. I was just so in love with everything.” – Reverie and Ink
A battle-ready princess and clever prince are offered the opportunity to compete for wishes they desperately need. With the tricky god of fortune in charge, though, the only guarantee is a story full of twists and turns. Full of challenges, riddles, and magic, A Crown of Wishes delivers the same lush world-building and beautiful story-telling as Chokshi’s debut novel, A Star-Touched Queen. Readers will be transported to a world of myth and legend, where no one is who they seem and nothing matters but the story.” -Shelby, Fair Isle Books
Don’t worry, A Crown of Wishes is just as melt-in-your-mouth delectable as The Star-Touched Queen. Chokshi delivers another narrative feast, this time with a memorable heroine in Maya’s sister Gauri. The alternating POVs make this a pacier read and the romance is somehow even more swoonworthy, but the lush magic-steeped
world-building is still here. Stunning! Again!” -Allison Senecal of Old Firehouse
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
Chokshi’s characters are dreamers at heart, longing for magic in a world where they don’t expect to find it.” – Booklist
Some serious crackling chemistry” The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
The lush language and vibrant imagery combine beautifully to evoke the book’s elements of magic and legend. This is a novel about fierce want, unmet potential, magic, forged alliances, and the power of story.” – School Library Journal, starred review