Rhoda Belleza was raised in Los Angeles, where she grew up writing X-Files fanfiction and stuffing her face with avocados. She's a children's editor at a publishing house and writes from a sunny Brooklyn apartment stuffed with far too many bikes and far too many shoes. When she's not writing, Rhoda obsesses over nail art tutorials, watches kung fu movies, and sews together crooked things that pass for clothes. Empress of a Thousand Skies is her debut novel. Follow her on Twitter @rhodabee.
"Intergalactic political intrigue, family betrayal and coveted
thrones feature in this space opera story...real-world analogues
and social commentary make Empress of a Thousand Skies an important
and relevant novel."--The New York Times Book Review "This is a
multiplanet, multiculture, multitech world and a timely tale. An
exceptionally satisfying series opener." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Review "Fans of calculating political maneuvering and expansive,
interplanetary plots will find much to enjoy in Belleza's
Firefly-esque debut." --Publishers Weekly "Belleza creates a
thrilling world filled with deception, war, friendship, and love...
a good next read for YA fans of Marissa Meyer's "The Lunar
Chronicles" series." --School Library Journal "Fans of Marissa
Meyer's Lunar Chronicles and especially readers of Lewis' Stitching
Snow will find much to like in this thrilling yet thoughtful
intergalactic ride." --BCCB "Belleza's ambitious debut lays the
groundwork for what is sure to be a rich sci-fi series full of
political plots and worlds on the brink of war, futuristic
biotechnologies reminiscent of M. T. Anderson's Feed (2002), and
startling plot twists."--Booklist "Empress of a Thousand Skies will
compel fans of series such as Marissa Meyer's The Lunar Chronicle;
Victoria Aveyard's The Red Queen; Beth Revis's Across the Universe;
and George Lucas's Star Wars. Belleza's exciting novel debut will
make readers desperate for the next book to complete this
duology."--VOYA "Belleza's debut is dazzling--an adventure as
sweeping in scope as the galaxies it spans!"
--Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of And I
Darken "An epic space opera with all the elements of an addictive
read--danger, deception, unlikely allies, and the fate of worlds
hanging in the balance. A stunning debut."
--Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful
Creatures & author of The Lovely Reckless "This book glitters like
stars. With a heart-pounding plot, twisty secrets, and characters
you can't help but root for, Empress of a Thousand Skies had me
turning pages well into the night!"
--Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of the Across the
Universe series
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