A promising debut that begs for a sequel.' - Kirkus Reviews The depiction of the world has many similarities to today's society, and the overlay of speculative aspects fits seamlessly. 'There is much to enjoy in this story featuring a complex black teen: Ellie is bright, resourceful, and coping with issues with body image and anxiety. 'Dow paints a moving picture of two young people's defiance and the power of song and story to combat despair.' - Publishers Weekly Ancrum, author of The Wicker KingīookRiot Most Anticipated Queer Read of 2020 'A stunning exploration of the comforts that make us human and the horrors that challenge our humanity.' -K. 'Alechia Dow is an incredible new voice- The Sound of Stars was a true pleasure to read.' -Saundra Mitchell, author of The Prom novel and editor of All Out and Out Now 'This book has everything! Aliens set on conquering earth, a determined heroine with a hidden stash of books.and proof of the power of music and stories to give those with every reason to hate the will to love.' -Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times bestselling author of The Testing and Verify 'The Sound of Stars is a marvellous genre-bending debut.' - The Nerd Daily 'This debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together. 'Dow's debut is a testament to hope and the power of art.' -Buzzfeed 'An absolute must-read for everyone.' -Book Riot

Who could want anything more?'-Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times bestselling author of The Testing and Verify 'This book has everything! Aliens set on conquering earth! A determined heroine with a hidden stash of books! And the power of music and stories to give those with every reason to hate the power to love. ' The Sound of Stars is a stunning exploration of the comforts that make us human and the horrors that challenge our humanity.'-K. 'The Sound of Stars is a marvelous genre-bending debut.' - The Nerd Daily But Morris isn't a typical Ilori.and Ellie and her books might be the key to a desperate rebellion of his own. When young Ilori commander Morris finds Ellie's illegal library, he's duty-bound to deliver her for execution. All art, books and creative expression are illegal, but Ellie breaks the rules by keeping a secret library. Today, seventeen-year-old Ellie Baker survives in an Ilori-controlled center in New York City. Two years ago, a misunderstanding between the leaders of Earth and the invading Ilori resulted in the death of one-third of the world's population. When a rebel librarian meets an Ilori commander. MagazineĬan a girl who risks her life for books and an Ilori who loves pop music work together to save humanity? Description 'This debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together.

The Kindred by Alechia Dow