{"product_id":"the-paths-between-the-stars-volume-1-9780998425948","title":"The Paths Between the Stars: Volume 1","description":"She lives in a world of deadly shadow. He lives in worlds of vibrant color. Together, they must find a path to the light. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Seventeen-year-old Noomi Perez is desperate for an escape. In the years since she watched her father die, she's experienced blinding attacks of darkness she calls \"shadows.\" After years of therapy, countless drug regimens, and a rotating cast of mental health specialists, the shadows are only getting stronger. But when Noomi seeks the escape she craves by dousing herself in gasoline and striking a match, she walks away unscathed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The next day, Noomi meets a boy with iridescent eyes who seems to know something about the shadows that haunt her. But when she asks his name, he vanishes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the shadows grow stronger and threaten to swallow her whole, Noomi must find a new way forward. The path she charts will open her eyes to worlds she could never have imagined--and put her in more danger than she could ever have believed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOR FANS OF MADELEINE L'ENGLE, PHILIP PULLMAN, AND LAINI TAYLOR COMES AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW TALE OF HOPE, COURAGE, AND DISCOVERY.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This is exceptionally well-done science fiction.\" --Lynne Hugo, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Testament of Harold's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A beautiful world with compelling characters and crisp descriptions.\" --N. Z. Nasser, author of \u003ci\u003eMidlife Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I loved the story and the worldbuilding. It even had me close my eyes for a moment to see if I could see the paths on my eyelids (no luck for me, but such a clever concept).\" --Jamey Stegmaier, author and founder of Stonemaier Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-14701505\"\u003eAmira K. Makansi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Layla Dog Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780998425948\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 099842594X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF019010\"\u003eFantasy | Contemporary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF058140\"\u003eSocial Themes | Mental Illness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElena K. Makansi \u003c\/b\u003eholds an MFA from the University of Arizona and a professional artist and illustrator. Her past illustrated works include \u003ci\u003eKensington Kelly and the Mystery of the Missing Macaw\u003c\/i\u003e by Kelly Roberts, \u003ci\u003e Literary Libations\u003c\/i\u003e by Amira K. Makansi, and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of the Santa Box\u003c\/i\u003e by Christopher Fenoglio. She is also a co-author of the Seeds trilogy. Follow her on Instagram at @forager.art or on TikTok at @foragerart. \u003cb\u003eAmira K. Makansi \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Paths Between Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, Book One of the Many Skies series, \u003ci\u003eLiterary Libations: What to Drink with What You Read, \u003c\/i\u003e and is a co-author of the Seeds series. When not creating or inhabiting fictional worlds, Amira can be found hiking, rafting, skiing, and running through the beautiful state of Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Layla Dog Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42704080109805,"sku":"9780998425948","price":13.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_641effc5-81c2-4d8c-8119-e9fa066e7df6.jpg?v=1649992013","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-paths-between-the-stars-volume-1-9780998425948","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}