Celebrated author Sangu Mandanna promises a gripping conclusion to the Celestial Trilogy in A War of Swallowed Stars.
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.
About the Author
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 Celestial trilogy, which draws on the Mahabharata and Indian mythology. Sangu now lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, with her husband and kids.
Industry Reviews
"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
Praise for A House of Rage & Sorrow
"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 Brassand The Kingdom of Copper
Praise for A Spark of White Fire
Named to LITA's Hal Clement List of Notable YA, 2019
"Sangu Mandanna seamlessly weaves science fiction elements with Indian mythology, creating a world that feels truly alive. Mandanna's characters are fully fleshed, especially the engaging and sympathetic Esmae. A Spark of White Fire is the first in a trilogy, and readers will be eager for the next installment."
Shelf Awareness, starred review
"In this seamless fusion of fantasy and sci-fi, Sangu Mandanna combines a dazzling world with gripping, high-stakes family drama. An epic opening chapter."
Samantha Shannon New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree and The Bone Season
"Sangu Mandanna's A Spark of White Fire is full of brilliant, complex characters against a compelling mythological canvas. It's full of love and gods, reversals and surprises. I loved it and can't wait for the next book."
Kat Howard Alex Award-winning author of An Unkindness of Magicians
"A vivid labyrinth of lies and loyalties. Mandanna has built a dazzling world-you'll see stardust every time you close your eyes."
Olivia A. Cole author of A Conspiracy of Stars
"A gorgeous marriage of science fiction and fantasy. Meddling gods, princesses in exile, and cities aboard spaceships. This is nothing like you've ever read before."
Justina Ireland New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation
