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The Star-Touched Queen (The Star-Touched Queen, #1)

Roshani Chokshi
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The Star-Touched Queen (The Star-Touched Queen, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2016

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Roshani Chokshi

The Star-Touched Queen (The Star-Touched Queen, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bharata • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2016

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi follows a young woman, Maya, whose horoscope predicts a doomed marriage and death. When faced with political alliances and suitors, she meets a prince who offers her a chance to escape. This immersive fantasy story weaves together Indian mythology and themes of destiny, love, and self-discovery.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

28,837 ratings

55%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi enchants with its lush, lyrical prose and rich mythological setting. Readers praise Chokshi's vivid world-building and imaginative storytelling. However, some find the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Overall, the novel's enchanting atmosphere and strong cultural elements overshadow its minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Star-Touched Queen (The Star-Touched Queen, #1)?

Fans of lush, mythologically infused fantasy will revel in The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi. Ideal for readers who enjoyed the rich storytelling of The Wrath and the Dawn or the sweeping romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses, it is perfect for those enamored with tales of destiny, magic, and intricate world-building.

3.8

28,837 ratings

55%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bharata • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2016

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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