Dove Arising

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Karen Bao is an incredibly talented young writer. Beautiful prose and one of the most interesting main characters I've read. Dove Arising marks the debut of a promising new talent. I loved the story, and I can't wait to read more!

Christopher PaoliniNew York Times bestselling author of Eragon

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Newcomer Bao’s off-world setting and world-building details are intriguing.

Publishers Weekly

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Characters are well developed, especially strong-willed Phaet, and an even pace will keep teens turning pages. Fans of Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game, Veronica Roth’s Divergent and Marie Lu’s Legend should flock to this well-written debut effort by 19-year-old Bao.

School Library Journal

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Until just recently, the number of formidable young adult authors who got published before they were out of their teens was extremely small: Christopher Paolini and Isamu Fukui. Well, it is time to make room for a third name in this elite list: Karen Bao.

VOYA

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The 20-year-old Bao writes a brilliant new YA heroine in a world of true science fiction.

Bustle.com

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Phaet is a compelling, ‘do what needs doing’ kind of girl, and her desperation to succeed and secure her family’s future is palpable…Revelations at the end pave the way for a sequel.

Booklist.com

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Fans of The 5th Wave, Divergent, and Legend will love this smart, futuristic thriller.

Justine