“She survived the lie. But can she survive the truth written in the stars?”
When the universe remembers your name, destiny has already begun.
When Stars Fell for Her is a breathtaking sequel that blends love, destiny, and the unseen magic of the cosmos.
After the emotional storm of The Lies We Weave, Kritika’s world changes forever when she begins to see the stars whisper her name. Haunted by her past lies and drawn to a mysterious stranger who seems to know her soul, she’s thrust into a celestial realm where emotions shape reality and truth could shatter entire worlds.
Every heartbeat leads her closer to the truth she once feared—and the love written in the stars.
Kritika Malhotra has finally faced her truth. But when the skies turn violet and stars begin to fall, she’s caught in a divine storm that connects her past to a forgotten love.
A celestial being—Kael—emerges from the ruins of light, carrying memories of a world she once belonged to. Together, they must uncover the truth behind the Heart of Aether, a divine power capable of mending or destroying the balance between realms.
But every choice has a cost, and as shadows from the heavens descend, Kritika learns that true love may demand more than just her heart—it may demand her soul.
✨ A deeply emotional romantasy full of mystery, heartbreak, and hope
✨ A stunning continuation of Kritika’s journey of truth and redemption
✨ Themes of self-discovery, cosmic love, and the power of balance
✨ For fans of Fourth Wing, We Were Liars, and A Court of Thorns and Roses
✨ Immersive world-building that blends real-world emotion with celestial fantasy
Kritika Malhotra — A girl torn between the truth of her past and the power of her destiny.
Kael — The fallen star bound to Kritika by an ancient curse of love and loss.
Aria — The loyal ally with hidden magic tied to Kritika’s fate.
The Ancient One — A celestial guide whose warnings echo across realms.
Master Vyas — The keeper of balance and the protector of divine secrets.
Be among the first to step into the world where love defies fate and truth rewrites the stars.
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The Astral Thread: A sacred bond connecting the trio beyond space and time.
Nyxra, the Watcher: A celestial being of sarcasm and danger, warning of a threat older than the stars.
The Temple of Remembrance: Where the story began… and where it must now return.
The Gate of the Ancient One: Opened. Unsealed. Unforgivable.
Sometimes, a lie isn’t told to deceive —
it’s told to survive.
The Lies We Weave is a powerful young adult story about belonging, insecurity, and the dangerous comfort of pretending to be someone you’re not.
Kritika only wanted to fit in.
But one harmless lie slowly turns into a web she can’t escape.
As friendships shift and pressure builds, she’s forced to confront the cost of pretending — and the truth she’s been avoiding all along.
This novel explores the silent battles of adolescence and the emotional weight of being seen.
School & friendship pressure
Emotional realism
Psychological tension
Slow emotional build
Relatable female protagonist
Quiet. Thoughtful. Afraid of being invisible.
Kritika is a character readers recognize instantly — someone who feels deeply, overthinks everything, and just wants to belong.
Her journey is raw, honest, and painfully relatable.
The Lies We Weave is the first book in The Starbound Saga — a series that evolves from emotional realism into destiny‑driven romance.
Start here to experience where everything begins.
Deepali, an Indian author known for her introspective storytelling, blends emotional realism with cosmic imagination. Her stories explore love, truth, and the invisible forces that connect us all.
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“To heal the universe, they must first survive each other.”