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conversations.value: What is a description for a book titled The Library of Fates about Amrita, Library, Thala with the genre: Teen & Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy?
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conversations.value: Gr 9 UpSikander, the emperor of Macedon, arrives in peaceful Shalingar after conquering Syria, Phoenicia, Persia, and other places. Sikander asks Princess Amrita to become his bride as part of a peaceful treaty between the two nations, but the negotiations soon end in bloodshed. Haunted by the loss of her kingdom and everyone she loves, Amrita helps Thala, an enslaved oracle, escape imprisonment. Thala is certain that she and Amrita can find the Library of All Things and convince the Keeper of the Library to allow them to change their own fates. Eventually, Amrita realizes that her old life may be impossible to reclaim and that a new life can be found only through sacrifice. the author's sophomore novel is a stand-alone fantasy imbued with elements from Indian folklore and Hindu mythology. This story is hampered by anachronistic phrases and details that fail to coalesce into coherent world-building. As a narrator, Amrita exhibits an uneasy blend of navet and impetuousness; she is also seemingly the only character in the book unaware of her true connection to a mythical goddess called Maya the Diviner. Despite the inherent tension of an early love triangle, relationships remain underdeveloped save for the endearing if abrupt friendship between Amrita and Thala. Intriguing concepts such as the Library of All Things are bright spots in this story where many of the most exciting moments are related in asides or flashbacks. VERDICT A serviceable though not well-realized fantasy for fans of Roshani Chokshi's The Star-Touched Queen.Emma Carbone, Brooklyn Public Library
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conversations.value: What is the first four paragraphs for this book?
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conversations.value: The Library of Fates
  While I was writing this novel, Jolene Pinder and Clint Bowie visited from New Orleans on a handful of occasions and made my home the scene of numerous slumber parties. I am ever so grateful for their friendship and love and for their fantastic hospitality and the drive-thru slushies and movie nights when I visit them in NOLA.
  Jeff Perry saw me through the process of publishing my debut novel as well as writing my second one. I am ever indebted to him for his love and kindness and for his lovely notes, emails, and letters.
  I'm thankful for friends like Jen and Sam Sparks for their general wonderfulness, because they are always suggesting cool places like the Roger Room for drinks and for making me laugh when I most need it.
  For their friendship, support, and love, thanks also to Stephanie Watanabe, Veronica Ho, Akriti Macker, Jenny Rosenbluth, Julie Fulton, Meredith Hight, Kirsten Markson, Jaime Reichner, Julia Ruchman, Susanna Fogel, Taryn Aronson, Dahvi Waller, Shelley Marks, Smitha Khorana, Lizzie Prestel, Kristie and Brian Kim, Krupa Desai, Priya and Sanjay Nambiar, Lizzy Klein, Alessandro Terenzoni, Melissa Brough and Chris Marshall, Adam Chanzit, Katie Robbins, Daniel Berson, Jessica Poter, Romina Garber, Tansy Meyer and Brian Lauzon, and Nell-Rutledge Leverenz.
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conversations.value: What is another paragraph?
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conversations.value: For their friendship, support, and love, thanks also to Stephanie Watanabe, Veronica Ho, Akriti Macker, Jenny Rosenbluth, Julie Fulton, Meredith Hight, Kirsten Markson, Jaime Reichner, Julia Ruchman, Susanna Fogel, Taryn Aronson, Dahvi Waller, Shelley Marks, Smitha Khorana, Lizzie Prestel, Kristie and Brian Kim, Krupa Desai, Priya and Sanjay Nambiar, Lizzy Klein, Alessandro Terenzoni, Melissa Brough and Chris Marshall, Adam Chanzit, Katie Robbins, Daniel Berson, Jessica Poter, Romina Garber, Tansy Meyer and Brian Lauzon, and Nell-Rutledge Leverenz.
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conversations.value: What is the last five paragraphs?
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conversations.value: Jeff Perry saw me through the process of publishing my debut novel as well as writing my second one. I am ever indebted to him for his love and kindness and for his lovely notes, emails, and letters.
  I'm thankful for friends like Jen and Sam Sparks for their general wonderfulness, because they are always suggesting cool places like the Roger Room for drinks and for making me laugh when I most need it.
  For their friendship, support, and love, thanks also to Stephanie Watanabe, Veronica Ho, Akriti Macker, Jenny Rosenbluth, Julie Fulton, Meredith Hight, Kirsten Markson, Jaime Reichner, Julia Ruchman, Susanna Fogel, Taryn Aronson, Dahvi Waller, Shelley Marks, Smitha Khorana, Lizzie Prestel, Kristie and Brian Kim, Krupa Desai, Priya and Sanjay Nambiar, Lizzy Klein, Alessandro Terenzoni, Melissa Brough and Chris Marshall, Adam Chanzit, Katie Robbins, Daniel Berson, Jessica Poter, Romina Garber, Tansy Meyer and Brian Lauzon, and Nell-Rutledge Leverenz.
  Thanks also to Percy for making my life run smoothly and for her warmth and kindness, and to Ginny Fleming for keeping me level and sane through the difficult times.
  Thank you to Amanda Petrocelly, Zoe Owens, Nick Paliokas, and Miriam Brummel and everyone at Cafecito Organico for daily news/laughs/TV recommendations/astrological forecasts. Seeing them is often my favorite part of the day.
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conversations.value: Delete the first sentence.
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conversations.value: I am ever indebted to him for his love and kindness and for his lovely notes, emails, and letters.
  I'm thankful for friends like Jen and Sam Sparks for their general wonderfulness, because they are always suggesting cool places like the Roger Room for drinks and for making me laugh when I most need it.
  For their friendship, support, and love, thanks also to Stephanie Watanabe, Veronica Ho, Akriti Macker, Jenny Rosenbluth, Julie Fulton, Meredith Hight, Kirsten Markson, Jaime Reichner, Julia Ruchman, Susanna Fogel, Taryn Aronson, Dahvi Waller, Shelley Marks, Smitha Khorana, Lizzie Prestel, Kristie and Brian Kim, Krupa Desai, Priya and Sanjay Nambiar, Lizzy Klein, Alessandro Terenzoni, Melissa Brough and Chris Marshall, Adam Chanzit, Katie Robbins, Daniel Berson, Jessica Poter, Romina Garber, Tansy Meyer and Brian Lauzon, and Nell-Rutledge Leverenz.
  Thanks also to Percy for making my life run smoothly and for her warmth and kindness, and to Ginny Fleming for keeping me level and sane through the difficult times.
  Thank you to Amanda Petrocelly, Zoe Owens, Nick Paliokas, and Miriam Brummel and everyone at Cafecito Organico for daily news/laughs/TV recommendations/astrological forecasts. Seeing them is often my favorite part of the day.