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Kaikeyi: A Novel

Vaishnavi Patel

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“With a graceful, measured elegance” ( _New York Times_), this lyrical novel reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the ancient epic the _Ramayana_, giving voice to an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come.

I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions—much good it did me. So begins Kaikeyi’s story. The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, she is raised on legends of the gods: how they churned the vast ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land of Bharat prospers, and how they offer powerful boons to the devout and the wise. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, listens as her own worth is reduced to how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear.

Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat, and most favored queen, determined to carve a better world for herself and the women around her. But as the evil from her childhood tales threatens the cosmic order, the path she has forged clashes with the destiny the gods have chosen for her family. Kaikeyi must decide if resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak—and what legacy she intends to leave behind.

PRAISE FOR _KAIKEYI_

> “Patel resets the balance of power, creating an unforgettable heroine who understands that it isn’t necessarily kings or gods who change history.” —Washington Post

> “Easily earns its place on shelves alongside Madeline Miller’s _Circe_.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

> “Utterly captivating from start to finish.” —Genevieve Gornichec, author of _The Witch’s Heart_

> “Brave, compassionate and powerful.” —Tasha Suri, author of _The Jasmine Throne_

> “A lyrical and evocative retelling, full of power and grace.” —Ava Reid, author of _Juniper & Thorn_

> “Compulsively readable and infinitely compassionate.” —Roshani Chokshi, author of _The Last Tale of the Flower Bride_

> “A thought-provoking, nuanced new look at one of humanity’s most foundational stories.” —Shannon Chakraborty, author of _The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi_

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This Indian mythology book is the reimagining of one of the vilified stepmother from the Hindu epic, Ramayana, Kaikeyi. Growing up in an Indian household, I’ve heard the Hindu epic numerous times growing up, but I had always only heard of everything that happens after the events of this book, mainly the Ram- Ravana war and all. And even then I only knew the very basics. So when I started this book, I had no idea who Kaikeyi was or the things she had done (good and bad, according to the epic). So, I kind of just went into the story with limited knowledge and I would highly recommend reading it with little to no research, or just knowing about the events that occur after the events of this book because it’s almost better that way.

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Kathryn Budig\\
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• May 15 2025](https://inkyphoenix.binderybooks.com/)

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[Daph's Reads 📚✨\\
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Daphne\\
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• Mar 25 2025](https://daphsreads.binderybooks.com/)

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17 books

[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Sep 5 2024](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

[brat summer is over... so let's talk about the books i read 🤠 \| a summer reading wrapup](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/item/hVmtjJaNrIsGbAe2D1O1/)

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[Written Reveries\\
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Krystal\\
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• Jul 5 2024](https://writtenreveries.binderybooks.com/)

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Mythology Retellings✨ Black Sun, Fevered Star & Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Daughter of the Moon Goddess & Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan Kaikeyi & Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel Circe & The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller @Saga Press Books 🛸🧙🏿‍♀️🔪 @Orbit Books US @HarperCollins #mythologyretellings #mythologybooks #bookish #bookclub #bookstagram #bookrecommendations#krystallotuslang #bookreview #bookmail

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10 books

[Written Reveries\\
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Krystal\\
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• Mar 28 2024](https://writtenreveries.binderybooks.com/)

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5 books

[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Nov 13 2023](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

[tier ranking every book i've rated five stars ⭐️ in the past three years](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/item/qaXcL5zcabdswsAHAEr9/)

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39 books

[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Sep 13 2023](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

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[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Jul 19 2023](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

[the books I'm taking with me when i MOVE OUT 📚🌇](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/item/BSkGf1Oa6LZxfeSYEwat/)

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40 books

[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Mar 9 2023](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

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Zoranne\\
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[The Inky Phoenix\\
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Kathryn Budig\\
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• Dec 30 2022](https://inkyphoenix.binderybooks.com/)

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March 2022: WHEN WE WERE BIRDS\\
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This book is pure poetry. Like a humid dream caught in a graveyard. This mythical love story isn’t one you’ll soon forget.\\
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The world clearly needs more stories narrated by octopi. This is a story of loss, unusual friendships, and feels like a big hug — with suckers.\\
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A reimagining of the famed Indian epic, The Ramayana, this spotlights the traditionally vilified queen as our heroine. A robust journey into a world destiny, gods, and complicated magic.\\
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Playing catch up!

March 2022: WHEN WE WERE BIRDS

This book is pure poetry. Like a humid dream caught in a graveyard. This mythical love story isn’t one you’ll soon forget.

April 2022: REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES

The world clearly needs more stories narrated by octopi. This is a story of loss, unusual friendships, and feels like a big hug — with suckers.

May 2022: KAIKEYI

A reimagining of the famed Indian epic, The Ramayana, this spotlights the traditionally vilified queen as our heroine. A robust journey into a world destiny, gods, and complicated magic.

June 2022: OUR CROOKED HEARTS

A juicy poisonous apple of a read that crunches with every bite. The perfect witchy romp. Ms. Albert delievers everytime!

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4 books

[The Inky Phoenix\\
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Kathryn Budig\\
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• Dec 19 2022](https://inkyphoenix.binderybooks.com/)

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9 books

[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Oct 8 2022](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

[adult book recs for YA readers ✨🤍 books to read in your 20s](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/item/3KQ674VL61eJomVnf6r3/)

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🤍 what's your background/ethnicity/etc?
\- both my parents are Sri Lankan Tamil, and I was born and raised in Canada!

🤍 what is your job?
\- aside from youtube I also work in product marketing!

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19 books

[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Aug 17 2022](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

[books i wish i could read for the first time again \| part 2](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/item/sUgddIUPEf0p6y7pByjK/)

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💌 for business/sponsorship inquiries please contact eric@smallscreenmarketing.com
💌 for all other inquiries please contact me at thisstoryaintover@gmail.com

faqs
🤍 how do you pronounce your name?
\- my name is Jananie—pronounced JEN-nah-nee (like a knee!)

🤍 what's your background/ethnicity/etc?
\- both my parents are Sri Lankan Tamil, and I was born and raised in Canada!

🤍 what is your job?
\- aside from youtube I also work in product marketing!

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7 books

[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Jul 6 2022](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

[The Best + Worst books I've read this year \| Mid Year Book Freakout 2022](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/item/CPwQ0YOXn2rIGuawYXp6/)

What are your favourite books of 2022 so far?

other places to find me
🤍 my website: https://www.jananiekvelu.com/
🤍 my series # EpicBookRecs on the Epic Reads Channel: https://bit.ly/2XziOfz

💌 for business/sponsorship inquiries please contact eric@smallscreenmarketing.com
💌 for all other inquiries please contact me at thisstoryaintover@gmail.com

faqs
🤍 how do you pronounce your name?
\- my name is Jananie—pronounced JEN-nah-nee (like a knee!)

🤍 what's your background/ethnicity/etc?
\- both my parents are Sri Lankan Tamil, and I was born and raised in Canada!

🤍 what is your job?
\- aside from youtube I also work in product marketing!

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29 books

[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Apr 26 2022](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

my favourite book of all-time is out TODAY!! say hello to KAIKEYI, and get ready to never forget her story 💛❤️💛

"Before this story was Rama's, it was mine."

it's been a few months now since I read an advance review copy of Kaikeyi by @vaishnawrites and I have not been able to stop thinking about it.

KAIKEYI has my whole heart and I hope you'll pick it up soon and fall in love like I did ❤️

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[Boundless Press\\
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Jananie\\
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• Mar 6 2022](https://boundless.binderybooks.com/)

What's your favourite book of the year so far? 💖

Read 004 of 2022 \| Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel (@vaishnawrites)

PLEASE GO PREORDER THIS BOOK!

KAIKEYI is out April 26th, 2022!

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