The Dream Runners

A lush tapestry of dreams, myth, and magic—perfect for fans of Holly Black, Roshani Chokshi, and Margaret Rogerson.

Seven years ago, Tanvi was spirited away to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream runners: human children freed of all memory and emotion, who collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court.

But when one of Tanvi’s dream harvests goes awry, she begins to remember her life on earth. Panicked and confused, she turns to the one mortal in Nagalok who might be able to help: Venkat, the dreamsmith responsible for collecting the dream runners’ wares and shaping them into the kingdom’s most tantalizing commodity. And as they search for answers, a terrifying truth begins to take shape—one that could turn the nagas’ realm of dreams into a land of waking nightmare.

From the author of the Indie Next selection and Andre Norton Award finalist Star Daughter, this stand-alone contemporary fantasy, inspired by the nagas and garudas of Hindu mythology, is full of slow-burning romance, haunting intrigue, and shimmering magic.

She collects dreams for a hidden kingdom, but what happens when her own past begins to surface?

• A World Built on Hindu Mythology: Enter the subterranean realm of Nagalok, a court of immortal, serpentine nagas who feast on mortal dreams.
• Forbidden Fantasy Romance: When Tanvi starts to remember her past, she must trust Venkat, the only other mortal in Nagalok. But their search for answers could put them both in grave danger.
• Dreams as a Dangerous Commodity: Tanvi is a dream runner, one of the human children tasked with harvesting dreams—but a single mistake could turn her own life into a waking nightmare.
• Myth and Magic: Inspired by the epic conflict between the nagas and garudas, this YA fantasy is perfect for readers who love lush, intricate world-building and shimmering magic.