A Crown of Wishes

About This Audiobook

A Crown of Wishes isn't your typical fantasy quest—it’s a glittering game of gods, grief, and gambits disguised as a tournament. Gauri, a dethroned princess with steel in her spine and fire in her speech, refuses to be a victim. Teaming up with Vikram, the cunning prince known as the Fox Prince, she enters the deadly Tournament of Wishes, where mortals bargain with divine forces for impossible desires. Chokshi weaves Hindu and Persian mythology into a richly layered world that feels both ancient and fresh, where every wish extracts a price and every character hides sacred scars. This is YA fantasy with emotional heft and lyrical precision—less about chosen ones, more about those who choose themselves. Priya Ayyar’s narration elevates the novel into something immersive and spellbinding. Her voice shifts effortlessly between Gauri’s defiant rasp and Vikram’s sly, honeyed cadence, giving each character a distinct soul. The production handles shifts in tone—bitter memory, courtly intrigue, moments of quiet yearning—with finesse. The inclusion of the bonus novella, Death and Night, deepens the mythology, offering backstory that reframes the series’ emotional core. For listeners who crave fantasy with cultural texture, romantic tension that simmers without overwhelming, and prose that sings, this audiobook delivers on every wish—except the one to make it longer.