Cristin Bishara is a writer of young adult fiction. She has worked as a copyeditor and taught writing at the university level. Cristin lives in Florida with her family and dog.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Year
A Den of Geek Top New YA Book
A Shelf Awareness Galley Love of the Week Selection
★ "A crown jewel."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "A breathtaking story celebrating familial bonds. Ancestral tales
overlace events and provide a satisfyingly rich tapestry of
heritage. Sam and Rima are both strong female leads… [A] stunning,
vivid YA fantasy."—Shelf Awareness, Starred Review
"Full of magic… This adventure is an escape into a world of
mythological creatures."—Den of Geek
"A very rich and unique story… Fast-paced and rich with details
from Lebanese mythology."—YA Books Central
"Bishara’s narrative blends Lebanese history and Phoenician
mythology to reflect the complications of familial love and the
boundaries of life, death, fate, and choice. Through intricate
world-building and storytelling, she brings forth a tale from an
underexplored mythical foundation."—The Horn Book
"Perfect for the adventure-seeker who wants to fall into another
world—literally. Vial of Tears holds the beautiful
complications of family close to its heart, all while telling a
sweeping story filled with gods and monsters."—Chloe Gong, New York
Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
"Fierce women who aren’t afraid to fight for themselves and each
other… Poignant, emotional… I absolutely fell in love."—The
Bookwyrm’s Den
"Fascinating and deep… Textured and real… I found myself absolutely
engrossed by this book. I’ve often felt like writers of
mythology-based series tend to retread a lot of the same Greek and
Norse ground, but Bishara’s tale was a breath of fresh air."—Starry
Constellation Magazine
"The setting with the Phoenician pantheon is complex and will
likely be a draw for readers interested in mythology, while the
fantasy element is effectively balanced with the realism of the
sisters’ difficult life circumstances."—The Bulletin of the Center
for Children's Books
"I love a good book about siblings. There aren't enough of them in
the world in YA. Especially when the relationship is on the
siblings and not focused on romance? *chef kiss* …Fresh and
exciting."—A Backwards Story
"A compelling read full of mysteries, horrors unseen, and emotional
struggles… Original and alluring."—Solano County Library Online
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