Star-Crossed
Literary, fast-paced, and endlessly romantic, this star-crossed-lovers tale of a princess and the boy chosen as fit to die for the king is perfect for fans of Illuminae.
In a world where nutrition can be transferred via a pill, and society is split into Eaters and Non-Eaters, seventeen-year-old princess Vela has a grave dilemma. Her father, the king, is dying, and only a transplant of organs from a healthy Non-Eater boy will save him.
Vela is tasked with choosing a boy fit to die for the king, which is impossible enough. But then Carr, the boy she’s loved all her life, emerges as the best candidate in the Fittest Trials. And he’s determined to win, because by doing so, he can save the life of his Non-Eater sister.
Refusing to accept losing the boy she loves, Vela bends the rules and cheats. But when someone begins to sabotage the Fittest Trials, Vela must reevaluate her own integrity—and learn the true sacrifice of becoming a ruler.
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Pintip Dunn
When her first-grade teacher asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, Pintip replied, "An author." Although she has pursued other interests over the years, this dream has never wavered. Pintip graduated from Harvard University, magna cum laude, with an A.B. in English Literature and Language and her J.D. at Yale Law School. She is a 2012 Golden Heart® finalist and a 2014 double-finalist. She lives with her husband and children in Maryland.
Star-Crossed
Star-Crossed consists of one book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
