Roshani Chokshi crafts captivating narratives for young readers that intricately weave together global mythology and folklore. Her stories delve into profound themes of identity, destiny, and the search for belonging, resonating with a modern sensibility. Chokshi masterfully blends ancient legends with contemporary challenges, creating worlds that are both enchanting and thought-provoking. Her distinctive voice and ability to immerse readers in magical realms establish her as a standout author in contemporary literature.
Corazon Lopez eagerly anticipates her eleventh birthday, marking the beginning of her training in babaylan magic. Driven by the desire to resurrect her parents, she embarks on a journey that intertwines her personal aspirations with the rich traditions of her culture. This coming-of-age tale explores themes of loss, hope, and the power of magic, as Corazon navigates her newfound abilities and the responsibilities that come with them.
Chokshi's tale is as sweet as a piece of fairy fruit, and just as wicked. Every bite is velvet, every swallow is gold, and the taste lingers like a fever dream. This sumptuous, gothic-infused story explores a marriage unraveled by dark secrets, a friendship doomed to tragedy, and the perils of believing in fairy tales. A man enamored with fairy tales marries the mysterious Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada, a wealthy heiress. They exchange gifts and stories, convinced of their happily ever after, but Indigo demands a promise: her husband must never inquire about her past. When Indigo's estranged aunt falls ill, they return to her childhood home, the House of Dreams, where the bridegroom becomes unable to resist uncovering the truth. Within the manor's lavish yet decaying rooms lurks the shadow of Azure, Indigo's vanished childhood friend. As the house reveals Indigo's secrets, the bridegroom must choose between reality and fantasy, risking their marriage and lives. Blending the haunting atmosphere of Mexican Gothic with the enchantment of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, this darkly romantic tale delves into love, lies, secrets, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. A fairy tale in the truest sense, it is a haunting dream filled with blood, love, and beautiful lies.
The Pandavas call on old friends, make new allies, and face fearsome trials as they embark on a mission to stop the Sleeper from accessing the nectar of immortality, but ultimately Aru must decide who deserves immortality--the devas or the asuras--and an unexpected answer comes from an unexpected place
The graphic novel adaptation of the fantasy adventure by Roshani Chokshi, inspired by the great Hindu epics she grew up on.Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again.But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it's up to Aru to save them.The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all that?
The breathtaking conclusion to Roshani Chokshi's New York Times best-sellingAu
Shah series. Will the Sleeper gain immortality orbe stopped once and for all?
Three New York Times bestselling authors--Roshani Chokshi, Sandhya Menon, and Evelyn Skye--craft a delicious concoction of storytelling about best friends who discover that love is the most powerful magic of all. This Halloween, magic will reawaken in the town of Moon Ridge, and any love forged that night will last forever. At least, that's what the founder's fable says, and best friends Onny, Ash, and True--better known as "The Coven"--aren't taking any chances. After brewing a supposed love potion from a recipe passed down by Onny's grandmother, each member of The Coven sets off to try to charm the love of their life. One falls for an unexpected suitor. Another paints himself into a corner. And the third refuses to believe in magic at all... until true love proves her wrong. To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets Gilmore Girls: Three Kisses, One Midnight will put you under its spell and keep you reading long past the witching hour!
"FANTASY ROMANCE A fairy tale prince and princess get a second chance at getting what they truly desire in this dazzling tale as they embark on an enchanted road trip and encounter a delightful cast of magical characters. Imelda and Ambrose have forgotten why they got together in the first place. After a whirlwind courtship and a fairy-tale wedding, they embark on life together as royalty of Loves Keep. But when Imelda is in trouble, Ambrose sacrifices their love to save her life, little knowing that the loss of their love will jeopardize the entire kingdom..."-- Provided by publisher
Aru her sisters must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city
of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras. Aru has just made
a wish on the tree of wishes, but she can't remember what it was. She's sure
she didn't wish for a new sister, one who looks strangely familiar and claims
to be the Sleeper's daughter...
"Aru Shah and her sisters--including one who also claims to be the Sleeper's daughter--must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras"--Provided by publisher
