Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death and Night | 2017 | Roshani Chokshi | Buy |
| 2 | The Star-Touched Queen | 2016 | Roshani Chokshi | Buy |
| 3 | A Crown of Wishes | 2017 | Roshani Chokshi | Buy |
The Star-Touched Queen (2016) was Roshani Chokshi’s debut novel and introduced the rich, mythology-infused prose style that defines her work. The story follows Maya, a princess with a cursed horoscope, who is married off to a mysterious stranger and discovers a realm between life and death. The novel reimagines the Hades and Persephone myth through a South Asian framework.
A Crown of Wishes (2017) shifts focus to a different protagonist in the same world, and the novella Death and Night fills in backstory about other characters. The series is known for its ornate descriptive prose and romantic plotting, appealing to readers who enjoy fantasy that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional stakes alongside its mythological worldbuilding.