A SPARK OF WHITE FIRE by Sangu Mandanna

A SPARK OF WHITE FIRE

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Hal Clement List (ALA-LITA Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable)

★ “Seamlessly weaves science fiction elements with Indian mythology, creating a world that feels truly alive.” ―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

“A spectacular and immersive read.” ―SyFy Wire

“Mandanna’s 2018 series-starter takes recognizable elements of the epic poem and molds them into her own gorgeous art pieces.” ―Frolic

“This is a fast-paced, engaging tale sure to keep readers hooked with its twists and turns while they wholeheartedly cheer for Esmae . . . An incisive story nuanced by dilemmas about love, belonging, and conflicting loyalties.” ―Kirkus

“A fresh, comfortable space opera with delicious fantasy notes and strong diverse representation. It has few peers in modern science fiction/fantasy literature.” ―New York Journal of Books

“Author Sangu Mandanna seamlessly melds together science fiction, fantasy, and a retelling of the Mahabharata . . . Unique character . . . Exhilarating action . . . Dazzling world building.” ―ASLC LitPicks

“Given that it’s based on the Mahabharata, the story is familiar to us all, but Sangu Mandanna pushes it into the realm of the unfamiliar with new rules.” ―Bangalore Mirror

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