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