I enjoyed both novels in this series, although the first novel remains my favorite of the two. ★ You could read this one as a stand-alone novel because it's about Maya's sister, Gauri who has a very unique journey and destiny.I also liked that Vikram had a pet snake who doubled as a lie detector. Gauri's run-in with the talking horse and their discussion about being alive and self-hood made me think of Kamala from A Star-Touched Queen in a very smart and funny way. It was the perfect setting for them to openly and fully declare their feelings for each other. The entire scene in the garden Vikram created in Gauri's honor.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Gauri and Vikram had very different ideas about how gift giving works, haha! When Gauri finally encountered her sister and briefly met her brother-in-law before he left them alone for their family reunion. What was one of the most memorable moments of A Crown of Wishes? Unquestionably! Priya Ayyar has great instincts for bringing this type of story to life. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? But what Gauri and Vikram will soon discover is that there's nothing more dangerous than what they most desire. Once they arrive, danger takes on new shapes: poisonous courtesans and mischievous story birds, a feast of fears and twisted fairy revels.Įvery which way they turn, new trials will test their wit and strength. Reaching the tournament is just the beginning.

Together, they’ll have to set aside their differences and team up to win the Tournament of Wishes – a competition held in a mythical city where the Lord of Wealth promises a wish to the victor. Unsatisfied with becoming a mere puppet king, Vikram offers Gauri a chance to win back her kingdom in exchange for her battle prowess. Hope unexpectedly comes in the form of Vikram, the cunning prince of a neighboring land and her sworn enemy kingdom. Faced with a future of exile and scorn, Gauri has nothing left to lose. Gauri, the princess of Bharata, has been taken as a prisoner of war by her kingdom’s enemies. This program includes a bonus novella, Death and Night, written by the author.įrom the author of The Star-Touched Queen comes a beautiful lush fantasy, Roshani Chokshi's A Crown of Wishes.

A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi