Aditi Khorana spent part of her childhood in India, Denmark, and New England. She has a BA in international relations from Brown University and an MA in global media and communications from the Annenberg School for Communication. She has worked as a journalist at ABC News, CNN, and PBS, and most recently as a marketing executive consulting for various Hollywood studios including Fox, Paramount, and Sony. Mirror in the Sky is her first novel. She lives in Los Angeles and spends her free time reading, hiking, and exploring LA's eclectic and wonderful architecture. For more information, visit aditikhorana.com.
"[A] moving, thought-provoking novel that delicately balances
science, philosophy, and emotion...make sure it's on your summer
reading list."
--Bustle
"[A] quiet, thoughtful debut novel. [...] Beautiful language and
mature, realistic adolescent situations flourish as Tara considers
quantum physics and philosophical theories and whether a different
or even better version of herself exists on the parallel planet.
[...] Like a space explorer, Tara is thrust into the uncharted
territory of life and must decide how she will navigate this new
part of herself."
--Kirkus Reviews (STARRED review) "The true strength of the book is
in Tara's observations of the little societies she must navigate,
and the very real pain that comes from hiding your true self from
the people around you."
--NPR "Khorana perfectly captures the excruciating pain of a
high-school society divided by race and socioeconomic status [...]
Tara herself is a flawed, multidimensional character, and her
empathy towards fellow students and her own mother's desertion is
beautifully drawn."
--Booklist "[A]n incredibly deep book, full of beautiful writing
and intricate layers. Tara's perspective is laced with raw emotion,
driving home the fact that while someone's life may seem perfect,
everyone has secrets and problems...Mirror in the Sky is a star all
in its own."
--The Missourian "[A]n absolute '5-star' read."
--Suspense Magazine "[An] alternate reality science-fiction that is
sure to fill fans...a look at identity, divides, and status, this
is a book that will make you think."
--The Parkersberg News & Sentinel "This thoughtful science fiction
novel offers an emotionally and psychologically driven alternative
to the recent spate of action-packed, alien-ridden sci-fi
adventures. Khorana uses her sci-fi premise to explore the angst
and excitement of possibilities, crafting a story with a deeply
personal, potently adolescent vibe. Realism fans will welcome the
academically gifted but socially awkward Tara and her more ordinary
woes, while science fiction readers will appreciate the novel's use
of interplanetary drama to raise philosophical questions. A strong
readalike for Wallach's We All Looked Up, this novel is the perfect
fit for readers prone to introspection and those looking for more
than just the next fast-paced page-turner."
--Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "The writing style is
eloquent, and the characters are well developed, particularly Tara,
who is struggling as the only Indian girl in an all-white school.
Will appeal to readers who enjoy realistic fiction with a splash of
sci-fi."
--School Library Journal "I couldn't get enough of [Mirror in the
Sky's] thought-provoking insights."
--Forever Young Adult
"In her thought-provoking debut, Aditi Khorana brilliantly blends
the speculative with the contemporary. What results is a story full
of layers, and rich with characters so engaging and complex I
continued to think about them long after I turned the final
page."
--Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval
"Elegantly crafted and emotionally rich, Mirror in the Sky is a
dazzling gift of a novel."
--Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still, The Disenchantments,
Everything Leads to You, and We Are Okay "From its first word, this
book captivated me. Khorana weaves a story with nail-biting
tension, mind-bending mystery, and stunning complexity. Rarely have
I found myself so attached to such deeply flawed characters or so
in love with those I once hated. Chilling, powerful, and real,
Mirror in the Sky will have you thinking about all the tiny
decisions that have shaped you and thrumming with the question,
'What if?'"
--Emily Henry, author of The Love That Split the World
"Beautifully written, surprising and poignant, Mirror in the Sky is
a book you will not soon forget. If there is an alternate Earth,
another you has probably already read this and loved it."
--Lynn Weingarten, New York Times bestselling author of Suicide
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