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The Star-Touched Queen

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The Star-Touched Queen is a young adult fantasy novel written by Roshani Chokshi, released in 2016 as her literary debut. The story draws heavy inspiration from Indian mythology and the classic Hades and Persephone narrative framework. It follows Maya, a princess burdened by a cursed horoscope that predicts a tragic marriage, who is propelled into the mystical and labyrinthine realm of Akaran, where she must uncover dark political secrets alongside her enigmatic new husband, Amar.

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What is The Star-Touched Queen about?

The Star-Touched Queen is a 2016 young adult fantasy novel and Roshani Chokshi’s literary debut. It follows Maya, a princess whose unwanted marriage pulls her into a world shaped by Indian mythology and the Hades and Persephone story pattern.

Who is Maya in The Star-Touched Queen?

Maya is a princess burdened by a horoscope associated with death and misfortune. Her political marriage leads her into the Otherworld, where she must understand her new role and the forces surrounding it.

What myths inspired The Star-Touched Queen?

The novel draws heavily on Indian mythology and also adapts elements of the Hades and Persephone framework. It combines those influences with a fantasy romance centered on Maya and her supernatural marriage.

When was The Star-Touched Queen published?

The novel was released in 2016. It was Roshani Chokshi’s literary debut and established her use of myth-inspired fantasy storytelling.

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