"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 Paolini,
New York Times bestselling author of
Eragon "Newcomer Bao's off-world setting and world-building details are intriguing."--
Publishers Weekly "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
"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
"The 20-year-old Bao writes a brilliant new YA heroine in a world of true science fiction." --
Bustle.com "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 "Fans of
The 5th Wave, Divergent, and
Legend will love this smart, futuristic thriller." --
Justine