A lush tapestry of dreams, myth, and magic—perfect for fans of Holly Black, Roshani Chokshi, and Margaret Rogerson. Seven years ago, Tanvi was spirited away to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream human children freed of all memory and emotion, who collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court. But when one of Tanvi’s dream harvests goes awry, she begins to remember her life on earth. Panicked and confused, she turns to the one mortal in Nagalok who might be able to Venkat, the dreamsmith responsible for collecting the dream runners’ wares and shaping them into the kingdom’s most tantalizing commodity. And as they search for answers, a terrifying truth begins to take shape—one that could turn the nagas’ realm of dreams into a land of waking nightmare. From the author of the Indie Next selection and Andre Norton Award finalist Star Daughter , this stand-alone contemporary fantasy, inspired by the nagas and garudas of Hindu mythology, is full of slow-burning romance, haunting intrigue, and shimmering magic.
Shveta Thakrar Books
Shveta Thakrar crafts fantasy infused with South Asian flavors, often exploring themes of spider silk and shadows, magic and marauders, and courageous girls illuminated by dancing rainbow flames. She is a fervent believer in magic, weaving captivating narratives that delve into fantastical realms. Her unique voice shines through in stories that celebrate bravery and the enchantment found within the extraordinary.


Star Daughter
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Sheetal Mistry, a rising high school junior who is half-star, half-human, must win a competition in the starry court to save her human father.