Midnight Designs: The Star-Touched Queen Phone Wallpapers

~ aentee @ read at midnight

You might have seen me on twitter rambling about how I can’t stop making graphics of The Star-Touched Queen. The imageries this book conjured was so vivid, I could not help but attempt to capture it – even though I don’t think I did it justice at all. If you’re a fan of opulent, transcendent, mythic tales, you should definitely check this book out ASAP.

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  • Story, characters & quotes belong to the supremely talented Roshani Chokshi
  • As always: free for personal use ONLY. Do not redistribute, edit, claim as your own.
  • As always, let me know if you need any of this stuff resized, though it should fit onto most phones, not just the iPhone 6.

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I, not the starlight, shaped my decision.

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This was the first of the wallpapers I made, even before I have read the book. It strongly resonated with me, I love books that challenge the concept of destiny. I had also learned how to make starry backdrops that morning so I went a little overboard! I kept the colours sombre and black, even for the flowers – as Maya is the bride of death and destruction, after all 😉

 

My kingdom needs a queen. It needs someone with fury in her heart and shadows in her smile. It needs someone restless and clever. It needs you.

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What a proposal! I love that Maya’s initially fascination with Amar wasn’t a product of insta-love but due to her desire to be free. She’s such a Slytherin and I approve completely.

I made two versions of this particular quote and couldn’t decide which to go with. The first is again, due to my spamming of starry skies, I also added constellations of several kinds, even to the flourishes in the text – to call back on Maya’s horoscope. The second version was made to recall Amar’s hall, dark and mysterious, brimming with both life and death.

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I know your soul. Everything else is ornament.

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Again, Amar knocks it out of the park with his declarations. For this particular wallpaper, I went with a sari-inspired theme, all rich jeweled tones and intricate patterns. The image is my interpretation of the cover-art (parts of which I totally used, please don’t sue me).

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Come with me and you shall be an empress with the moon for your throne and constellations to wear in your hair. Come with me and I promise you that we will always be equals.

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Yes, yet ANOTHER Amar quotes. I’m going to need Roshani Chokshi to write my wedding vows. I couldn’t fit the quote into the actual graphics without it looking too busy, so you’ll have to stick with the visual interpretation instead: with the moon, the constellations, the star-touched queen. I also included peacocks because national bird of India and prettiness.

I think I have FINALLY managed to get this book out of my system. Although I still want to make a wallpaper for Kamala, truth be told. Maybe for the next book (please let Kamala be there!)

Have you read this book? Do you love it as much as I do?

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Loved my graphics and want more? Check out past free wallpapers HERE or hire me to do your blog designs HERE.

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Published by aentee @ read at midnight

47 thoughts on “Midnight Designs: The Star-Touched Queen Phone Wallpapers”

  1. These look gorgeous, Aentee! Oh my god! ♥ I tried some bookish wallpapers a while ago (they’re not on my blog yet) but they didn’t – and probably never will – turn out as amazing as yours! You’re so talented and I’m incredibly happy you shared these pretties with us! Thanks so much! 😀

    Also, I’m now VERY interested in reading this book … hopefully I can get a copy soon! *moves it up on TBR list*
    Yvonne @ A World Between Folded Pages

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    1. Oh you can 100% do the same thing given more practice so keep at it ♥️ this book is amazing, hope you get a chance to read it soon 🙂

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  3. You are so so so talented ! ❤ These graphic wallpapers are amazing ! Can I just ask how you learned graphic design, was it something you studied or just out of passion, you totally don’t have to answer that, it’s okay ! 😊

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind words! I never formally learned graphics design or art of any kind – it’s just a hobby turned obsession haha!

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      2. I did when I first started out years ago, but you sorta find your own way after a while. I still search up tutorials to learn new techniques though ☺️

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  13. OH MY GOD. THIS IS EVERYTHING. I don’t even have any words to describe it! The quotes and the colors are just beautiful and it feels ethereal. Really loved it💖

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  15. Oh my god, these are gorgeous!!! I haven’t read the book yet, but I just ordered it last night and I can’t wait for it to get here. It sounds so good and I’ve been seeing so many people like it! But I still absolutely love these wallpapers. Great job!!

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    1. Ahhh I hope you will like it. I am doubtful of my recommendation skills seeing how you hated ACOMAF. Let’s hope that was a one off hahahah.

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  19. I don’t care what ANYONE says, no one is fucking with you or your graphics okay girl! LIKE . . . they are just so damn beautiful, can you stop being so amazing, and artistically bad ass thanks lol. Oh and I’m reading TSTQ probably after I finish The Wrath & The Dawn, and Days of Blood and Starlight, so you’ll see my thoughts soon!

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    1. Thank you so much Tika!! I am so flattered and blushing madly that you think so 🙈♥️

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  20. I’ve probably said this a million times, but your graphic design skills are off the charts! I love seeing your graphics on each post, and your wallpapers are something else entirely. I haven’t read TSTQ yet, but I’ve heard many good things about it and can’t wait to read it!

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