A Shard of a Star

Princess Ayraël keeps a star shard— an artifact capable of fulfilling any wish. In the kingdom there’s no doubt: she will use its power to seal the abyss tearing the world apart. But the dying king Fomalgauth makes his daughter swear not to do it. Ayraël faces a choice: follow destiny and save everyone, or believe her father, whose true reasons are lost in the shadows of ancient events.

Lilia Gorskaya weaves in her letter an enchanting softness and a swift, captivating plot— a trait especially noticeable in her debut novel, The Star Shard. Here you’ll find everything readers love in the genre: magical realms, magic, secrets, intrigue, conspiracies, and love— as well as a thoughtfully crafted mythology and echoes of folklore. The result is an unusual, fresh variation of fantasy—and, it seems, on the domestic scene there appeared a writer you’ll want to compare with Catherynne Valente for the strength and uniqueness of her voice.

Konstantin Obraztsov, writer, mentor, host, and author of the project idea “A New Word”