Star Daughter

i am so sad that i didn't love this book as it had so much promise but didn't reach quite what i wanted from it. while i did appreciate the nods to hindu mythology, the complex governing star politics, and the motivation to save her dad, the writing did not work for me. i couldn't tell if my main issue was the YA speak or the pacing or the repetitiveness, but i wish that more of the word count had been spent describing this beautiful world that was crafted and less on... kissing dev. however i believe there's lots of potential for great books to come from thakrar!!

3.5
Will review at Fantasy Literature.

CAWPILE Breakdown:
Characters: 7
Atmosphere: 9
Writing: 9
Plot: 5
Intrigue: 7
Logic: 5
Enjoyment: 8

I was honestly pleasantly surprised by this book. I had pretty low expectations and was worried about another one of those action-filled competitions that make no sense. But this one was art-based and played to each person's strengths. This book is definitely in that new category of contemporary fantasy. Other than being part star and traveling to where the stars live, this could be a contemporary book abotu someone learning who they truly are.