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Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Thank you you to Hear Our Voices Tours and Harper Teen for this review copy. This has not affected my review.
Star Daughter is a book about family and what we will and will not sacrifice for them. Sheetal’s struggle to find balance between her mortal Desi side and her celestial star side is so very relatable. As she discovers the truth about her mother and the royal Court of Stars, Sheetal must choose where she will stand. I truly appreciate her best friend. Not only is she loyal and constantly looking out for Sheetal, she remains her own person throughout.
There is so much that happens in this! The story is quite fast paced with these beautiful moments in between. This book truly captivated me with its lush storytelling and glittering world building. From the Night Market to the Court. Not to mention all the food references. I’m still making every dish possible from this one.
I also really LOVE the lgbtq+ rep in this. The characters that are part of the queer community just are and there is no unnecessary explanation or need to stop the story and explain. THEY JUST ARE. THEY JUST EXIST AS THEY SHOULD. It is so wholesome and I just LOVE THAT.
Star Daughter pulls inspiration from Hindu mythology and Stardust. It’s a ya fantasy that’s been missing from bookshelves everywhere. I am here for all the Brown Girl Magic in this book and cannot wait for a second installment.
Rep : Indian, Desi, Queer side characters
CW : Panic attacks, use of a fictional slur, captivity of a hostage and torture
Star Daughter is a book about family and what we will and will not sacrifice for them. Sheetal’s struggle to find balance between her mortal Desi side and her celestial star side is so very relatable. As she discovers the truth about her mother and the royal Court of Stars, Sheetal must choose where she will stand. I truly appreciate her best friend. Not only is she loyal and constantly looking out for Sheetal, she remains her own person throughout.
There is so much that happens in this! The story is quite fast paced with these beautiful moments in between. This book truly captivated me with its lush storytelling and glittering world building. From the Night Market to the Court. Not to mention all the food references. I’m still making every dish possible from this one.
I also really LOVE the lgbtq+ rep in this. The characters that are part of the queer community just are and there is no unnecessary explanation or need to stop the story and explain. THEY JUST ARE. THEY JUST EXIST AS THEY SHOULD. It is so wholesome and I just LOVE THAT.
Star Daughter pulls inspiration from Hindu mythology and Stardust. It’s a ya fantasy that’s been missing from bookshelves everywhere. I am here for all the Brown Girl Magic in this book and cannot wait for a second installment.
Rep : Indian, Desi, Queer side characters
CW : Panic attacks, use of a fictional slur, captivity of a hostage and torture
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Torture