This book manages to take an interesting premise, rich mythology and a great character arc and do absolutely nothing of value. Aditi khoranas the library of fates is a classic example of a book that sets up a stunning premise but trips on its own shoelaces in the rush to fulfill it. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jessica khoury, author of the corpus trilogy and the forbidden wish advance praise for the library of fates khoranas dazzling second book features a sweeping quest, sumptuous romance and complex heroines. A romantic comingofage fantasy tale steeped in indian folklore, perfect for fans of the startouched queen and the wrath and the dawn aditi khorana has whipped up the perfect book recipe. I loved the gorgeous cover of this book which is the first thing that grabbed my interest. The library of fates by aditi khorana arctic books. Quarterlys ya box featured aditi khoranas latest, along with two other books of her.
With a rich, real mythology and a stunning twist, its basically everything i ever wanted in a book. Aditi khorana has whipped up the perfect book recipe. After losing everything when her fathers kingdom is brutally and suddenly taken over, sixteenyearold princess amrita flees the royal palace with her companion, the seer and former slave thala, and together they hope to find the legendary library of all things, where they can access the stories of their lives and their loved ones, change their future, and save the kingdom. The library of fates by aditi khorana acquadimore books. Indian folklore drives the fate of a princess and her homeland.
When i had the chance to borrow the book from a friend, i snapped up the opportunity. In an effort to keep the peace, amrita offers herself up as his bride. An independent, communityminded and womenowned bookstore serving the greater capitol hill community. I love reading ya books based on indian culture and this was pretty good but honestly, not as amazing as the star touched queen. Library of fates transported me to a magical kingdom where troubled oracles, irreverent goddesses, and megalomaniacal kings battle for control of love and fate. The library of fates by aditi khorana august 7, 2017 august 6, 2017 inautopiastateofmind 6 comments the library of fates is a fascinating tale. The library of fates by aditi khorana booksamillion. May 31, 2017 the library of fates, by aditi khorana july 18 why were excited. Her father, chandradev, devastated by the death of his wife, has. Buy the library of fates reprint by aditi khorana isbn. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the library of fates. Aug 04, 2017 the library of fates by aditi khorana published by razorbill on july 18, 2017 genres.
Her wealthy kingdom of shalingar is ruled by her compassionate father, and shes surrounded by. No one is entirely certain what brings the emperor sikander to shalingar. Jul 24, 2017 the library of fates by aditi khorana website, twitter, facebook, goodreadspublished by penguin on july 18th 2017 genres. Buy the hardcover book the library of fates by aditi khorana at indigo. Jul 25, 2017 booktube interview with aditi khorana and penguin teen tour event recap. Penguinrandomhouse amazon books a million hudson booksellers indiebound. Exclusive cover reveal of the library of fates by aditi.
Princess amrita of shalingar, 16, lives a sheltered life within the palace walls. Arc from dahlia library of fates is a fantasy tale inspired by ancient indian mythology that is set in the kingdom of shalingar and told from the perspective of amrita, daughter of king chandradev and sole heir to the throne. The library of fates kindle edition by khorana, aditi. Justine magazineno one is entirely certain what brings the emperor sikander to shalingar. Aug 29, 2017 the library of fates by aditi khorana optional khorana, aditi the library of fates, 314 pages. The primary strength of the novel is the deep, lush world khorana has built, vividly painting the beauty of shalingar. Khorana creates a beautiful and fantastical version of our world where gods and spirits walk among mortals. The library of fates has clever mythology, delicious. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Aug 28, 2017 the library of fates is a very intriguing read with interesting concept and beautiful world building. Jul 14, 2017 aditi khoranas the library of fates is a beautiful coming of age story that follows the journey of princess amrita of shalingar as she sets out to save her kingdom from the grips of the powerhungry emperor sikander who is looking to expand his macedonian empire by invading and conquering shalingar. With a rich, real mythology and a stunning twist, its basically everything i ever wanted in a book heidi heilig, author of the girl from everywhere and the ship beyond time.
The library of fates hardcover the kings english bookshop. We are so thrilled to reveal the absolutely stunning cover of aditi khoranas second novel, the library of fates. Want to read wednesdays, the library of fates aditi khorana. An essential addition to any library magical or not. Until now, the idyllic kingdom has been immune to his many violent conquests. The primary strength of the novel is the deep, lush world khorana has built, vividly painting the beauty of shalingar and juxtaposing it against the political turmoil of the empire. Aditi khorana is the author of the library of fates 3. Aditi khorana combines myth and reality in dazzling ways in the library of fates its the rare young adult fantasy book that takes its inspiration directly from myth and legend and then melds it. Jun 01, 2018 the library of fates is a standalone fantasy book inspired by indian and macedonian history. I ordered my first book box because the library of fates was included in it.
This book reads like an extended story you would see in a book of folklore and thats not necessarily a bad thing but it left me underwhelmed for a novel. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. Jul 09, 2017 the library of fates by aditi khorana. Jessica khoury, author of the corpus trilogy and the forbidden wish advance praise for the library of fates khorana s dazzling second book features a sweeping quest, sumptuous romance and complex heroines. Journal of economic education 19692015 books by language journal of materials engineering. The library of fates ebook written by aditi khorana. The library of fates is a romantic comingofage fantasy tale steeped in indian folklore, perfect for fans of the startouched queen and the wrath and the dawn about the book. I loved the way the author melded science and science fiction syfy aditi khorana on privilege and feminism in the library of fates. I must be honest, besides aladdin maybe, i dont think ive ever read a book about arab culture, and i wasnt expecting this story to be so educating so it was a really nice surprise. Filled with a rich culture and endearing characters, aditi khoranas world is vividly brought to life. The library of fates by aditi khorana book cover, description, publication history. Its where your interests connect you with your people. The library of fates by aditi khorana optional khorana, aditi the library of fates, 314 pages.
The library of fates spins a spell that breaks the heart and utterly enchants. Aditi khorana reads from her new novel the library of fates. Heres a list of recently published titles to check outalong with a couple forthcoming ones. Buy the library of fates book online at low prices in. The library of fates transported me to a magical kingdom where troubled oracles, irreverent goddesses, and megalomaniacal kings battle for control of love and fate. You may remember that i mentioned mirror in the sky, the debut novel from aditi khorana, as a ya scifi novel you really need to pick up. We follow princess amrita as she goes on a journey to find herself and challenge fate, along with thala, the seer on a quest of her own. Khoranas attention to detail is impeccable, and everything about it made me want to step inside the book and let amrita give me a guided tour. It was released in 2017 on the 18th of july to much acclaim. Jul 28, 2017 the library of fates has clever mythology, delicious language aditi khoranas young adult novel sets up a stunning premise but falters en route to conclusion. Booktube interview with aditi khorana and penguin teen tour.
Jessica khoury, author of the corpus trilogy and the forbidden wish. Quarterlys ya box featured aditi khorana s latest, along with two other books of her choosing, a letter, notes in the novel, and even bookish goodies. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This story has so much intellectual depth, which is exactly what i was expecting from aditi after reading mirror in the sky. Aditi khoranas second novel, the library of fates, is a lovely comingofage story rooted in indian folklore and infused with romance. She is rejected, and the palace placed under siege by sikanders forces. Jul 22, 2017 the library of fates by aditi khorana publisher. The fables repeated throughout foretell amrita s journey, seamlessly interweaving her past and future and mirroring a thoughtprovoking narrative that touches on weighty philosophical questions.
Goodreads no one is entirely certain what brings the emperor sikander to shalingar. Aditi khorana on privilege and feminism in the library of. I wasnt big on the startouched queen though loved the sequel, a crown of wishes and unfortunately the library of fates fell in the same category of the former. Jul 05, 2017 the library of fates publishes on the 18th of july 2017 for time travellers and the one thing that has stopped me from ordering it is the price.
July 25, 2017 i had the tremendous honor of getting to sit down with aditi khorana to discuss her beautiful new novel the library of fates while she was in salt lake city for the penguin teen tour. Marking the second title for aditi khorana, this was a fantasy novel this time. Looking for some asianinspired ya fantasy novels to read. The library of fates is a book i hadnt heard much about, but the lovely cover stuck firmly in my mind. Aditi is the author of the acclaimed mirror in the sky, which came out last summer. Library of fates by aditi khorana is an utterly enjoyable journey with a healthy dose of both. The fables repeated throughout foretell amritas journey, seamlessly interweaving her past and future and mirroring a thoughtprovoking narrative that touches on weighty philosophical questions. Jul 18, 2017 the library of fates spins a spell that breaks the heart and utterly enchants.
Its set in the fantasy kingdom of shalingar, whose princess amrita is going to marry emperor sikander for political reasons but even that may be too little to stop him from conquering her kingdom. I loved the way the author melded science and science fiction with the touching coming of age of a south asian teen. The library of fates by aditi khorana, hardcover barnes. The library of fates is an emotionally gripping and magically captivating read. It follows amrita, a princess betrothed to a tyrant, as she befriends an oracle and sets out to change her fate.
Read the library of fates by aditi khorana available from rakuten kobo. With wonderful writing, intriguing characters, and a stunning setting, this title holds within its pages a fascinating tale full of depth. Princess amrita lived an idyllic life in her kingdom of shalingar until the arrival of the ruthless emperor sikander. The library of fates, book by aditi khorana hardcover. Published by razorbill again, it managed to develop her style and her tone. The library of fates has clever mythology, delicious language. Exclusive cover reveal of the library of fates by aditi khorana. The library of fates is an amazing book if youre looking for a cultural experience.
I had the tremendous honor of getting to sit down with aditi khorana at the kings english bookshop to discuss her beautiful new novel the library of fates while she was in. I should have paid closer attention to the comparison titles for this novel. Aditi khorana after losing everything when her fathers kingdom is brutally and suddenly taken over, sixteenyearold princess amrita flees the royal palace with her companion, the seer and former slave thala, and. The library of fates is a dazzling combination of myth. About the library of fates a romantic comingofage fantasy tale steeped in indian folklore, perfect for fans of the startouched queen and the wrath and the dawn aditi khorana has whipped up the perfect book recipe. A romantic coming of age fantasy tale steeped in indian folklore, perfect for fans of the startouched queen and the wrath and the dawn. The library of fates by aditi khorana fantastic fiction.
In aditi khorana s gorgeous debut ya novel, the library of fates, princess amritas betrothal to the emperor isnt enough to save her magical kingdom, so she must embark on an adventure to find. If you grew up on the paper bag princess and mulan, and youve been on the hunt for a story about a royal lady whos got sass, smarts, and heroic gumption, then we have got the book for you. The library of fates arapahoe library district overdrive. Raised in shalingar, princess amrita has known a father who serves as a kind protector of his people, as well as friendship and first love. Justine magazine no one is entirely certain what brings the emperor sikander to shalingar.
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