The Dream Runners

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A lush tapestry of dreams, myth, and magicperfect 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 runners: 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 Tanvis 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 help: Venkat, the dreamsmith responsible for collecting the dream runners wares and shaping them into the kingdoms most tantalizing commodity. And as they search for answers, a terrifying truth begins to take shapeone 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.

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Shveta Thakrar spirits you away to a richly imagined dream of a fantasy! Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling authorof Iron Widow Utterly unique, The Dream Runners uses magnificent world-building to explore how much of our own stories we can change. Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here The Dream Runners is a novel greater than the sum of its (already vast and sparkling) partsan emotionally resonant and supremely satisfying read. Camille DeAngelis, Alex Awardwinning author of Bones & All Multifaceted characters, a splash of romance, and complex, intriguing worldbuilding deliver an engaging fantasy read. Publishers Weekly A lush fantasy. Kirkus Reviews Praise for Star Daughter: "Take a journey to the heavenly courts in this luscious, shimmering fantasy, so dripping with beauty and imagination youll want to eat it with a spoon. New York Timesbestselling author Laini Taylor "My favorite tales are the ones that sneakily draw you out of one world and slip you into the next. This is one of those. I emerged fromStar Daughterdusted with constellations and wonder. Thakrar's imagination is a feast for the senses." Roshani Chokshi,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Star-Touched QueenandThe Gilded Wolves Nothing short of dazzling. Booklist "Absolutely magical and captivatingly lyrical." Sandhya Menon,New York Timesbestselling author ofWhen Dimple Met Rishi Shveta Thakrar's prose is as beautiful as starlight. Holly Black,New York Timesbestselling author An enchanting story about love, family, finding your voice, and searching for home. Thakrars sparkling command of language weaves magic on every page. This book is a joy, and will speak to anyone who yearns to belong. Claire Legrand,New York Timesbestselling author ofFurybornandKingsbane A magical debut full of wonder, wit, myths, and adventure. Reading Thakrar's words is like swimming through the most beautiful imaginationevery page is a delight." Natasha Ngan,New York Timesbestselling author ofGirls of Paper and Fire "A gorgeously written tale of magic and family, of finding and fighting for your place,Star Daughterhas a heart that shines as brilliantly as its celestial court." S. A. Chakraborty, author of the bestselling Daevabad Trilogy Full of wonder and enchantment. Thakrar has crafted an excellent story about the power of the younger generations to carve their own path amidst the traditions and expectations of their elders. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "Shveta Thakrars writing shines as bright as any star." Laura Sebastian,New York Timesbestselling author of theAsh Princessseries Luminously beautiful, with a mythic heart. Tasha Suri, author ofEmpire of Sand Absolutely magical. Thakrar weaves her words so tightly around you that you are completely immersed in her world, a victim of its lyrical starsong. Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy series and editor ofA Thousand Beginnings and Endings Radiant. Readers will be enchanted by Sheetal and the starry court. Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author ofThe Last Namsara A wondrous delight, Shveta Thakrars debut is a feast for the senses." Cindy Pon, author ofWantandSerpentine Star Daughteris a love letter to every desi girl wanting to believe in her own magic. Tanaz Bhathena, author ofA Girl Like ThatandHunted by the Sky A dreamy, diasporic, diverse fantasy. A story about stars, yesand about family, friends, falling in love, and finding your voice, your place.Places.A shimmering debut. Tanuja Desai Hidier, author ofBorn Confusedand sequelBombay Blues A luminous debut.Star Daughterssparkling coming-of-age tale of transformation and love is among the best kinds of fantasy: one that reminds us to reach for the stars while keeping our feet firmly on the ground. Fran Wilde, Nebula Award-winning author of The Bone Universe series andRiverland A stunning tale of self-acceptance, family, and liminal spaces. Jacqueline Koyanagi

Author Bio

Shveta Thakrar was one of the inaugural Walter Dean Myers grant recipients of 2015 and has been a shining mainstay in fantasy. She has had fiction published in Uncanny Magazine, Faerie Magazine, and the YA anthologies Toil & Trouble and A Thousand Beginnings and Endings. Star Daughter is her first novel. Visit her online at shvetathakrar.com.