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Pronunciation
Yume is pronounced like "you-meh"
Kitasei is pronounced like "kee-tah-say"
The main character in THE DEEP SKY is named Asuka, which is pronounced "Ah-soo-kah," but don't linger on the middle syllable!
Official Bio
Yume Kitasei is the author of four novels, The Deep Sky, The Stardust Grail, Saltcrop, and Envoy (forthcoming in 2027). Her books have been published in half a dozen languages, included in ‘Best of the Year’ lists by The Washington Post and Kirkus, ‘Books we Love’ by NPR, and shortlisted for the Libby and Goodreads Choice Awards. She lives in Brooklyn and loves pastries, cats, and spreadsheets. You can find her @Yumewrites on Instagram or at www.yumekitasei.com.
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