Vial of Tears

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