When a book goes missing, Ellie is terrified that the Ilori will track it back to her and kill her.īorn in a lab, M0Rr1S was raised to be emotionless. Music, art and books are illegal, but Ellie breaks the rules by keeping a secret library. With humans deemed dangerously volatile because of their initial reaction to the invasion, emotional expression can be grounds for execution. Seventeen-year-old Janelle “Ellie” Baker survives in an Ilori-controlled center in New York City. Two years ago, a misunderstanding between the leaders of Earth and the invading Ilori resulted in the deaths of one-third of the world’s population. Full of fantastic representation, Dow’s debut novel is a testament to resistance. 'Dow's debut is a testament to hope and the power of art.The Sound of Stars is a story about the power of hope, love, and art. 'Dow's debut is a testament to hope and the power of art.' -Buzzfeed 'An absolute must-read for everyone.' -Book Riot Who could want anything more?'-Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times bestselling author of The Testing and Verify 'This book has everything! Aliens set on conquering earth! A determined heroine with a hidden stash of books! And the power of music and stories to give those with every reason to hate the power to love. 'The Sound of Stars is a stunning exploration of the comforts that make us human and the horrors that challenge our humanity.'-K. 'The Sound of Stars is a marvelous genre-bending debut.' -The Nerd Daily But Morris isn't a typical Ilori.and Ellie and her books might be the key to a desperate rebellion of his own. When young Ilori commander Morris finds Ellie's illegal library, he's duty-bound to deliver her for execution. All art, books and creative expression are illegal, but Ellie breaks the rules by keeping a secret library. Today, seventeen-year-old Ellie Baker survives in an Ilori-controlled center in New York City. Two years ago, a misunderstanding between the leaders of Earth and the invading Ilori resulted in the death of one-third of the world's population.

When a rebel librarian meets an Ilori commander. MagazineĬan a girl who risks her life for books and an Ilori who loves pop music work together to save humanity? 'This debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together.

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