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The Phoenix King (The Ravence Trilogy, 1)
Aparna Verma
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From a stunning new voice in science fantasy comes an action-packed debut of fire magic and ancient prophecy, in which the fate of a futuristic desert kingdom rests in the hands of a princess desperate for power and an assassin with a dark secret.
“A CAPTIVATING ADVENTURE.” —Peter V. Brett.
The Ravani kingdom was born of a prophecy, carved from unforgiving desert sands and ruled by the Ravence bloodline: those with the power to command the Eternal Fire.
Elena Aadya is the heir to the throne—and the only Ravence who cannot wield her family’s legendary magic. As her coronation approaches, she will do whatever it takes to prove herself a worthy successor to her revered father. But she doesn’t anticipate the arrival of Yassen Knight, the notorious assassin who now claims fealty to the throne.
Elena’s father might trust Yassen to be a member of her royal guard, but she is certain he is hiding something. As the threat of war looms like a storm on the horizon, the two begin a dangerous dance of intrigue and betrayal. And the choices they make could burn down the world.
“Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can’t get out of your head.” —Vaishnavi Patel, NYT bestselling author of Kaikeyi.
“Elegant and intelligent storytelling...an exhilarating adventure perfect for fans of S.A. Chakraborty.” —Library Journal.
“A riveting page turner.” —Booklist.
“This exciting fantasy promises good things from the series to come.” —Publishers Weekly.
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Books Right Now\ \ Rashi Dembi\ \ • Jun 4
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This is your reminder to read South Asian books all year long!
If you’re looking for book recs, I’ve got you! Here are two pages of my favorite South Asian books as well as two pages of the South Asian books on my TBR.
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Books Right Now\ \ Rashi Dembi\ \ • May 15
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[I absolutely love reading Indian fantasy books, particularly when they’re written by Indian authors who portray our culture with the love and care it deserves.\ \ Here are five of my favorite Indian fantasy books of all time and their synopses!\ \
- Burn the Sea by Mona Tewari\ \ \ \ Abbakka Chowta never expected to be queen. The youngest of Ullal’s two rajkumaris, Abbakka has spent years in rigorous combat training to become her sister’s blade. But when the monstrous Porcugi attempt to lay claim to Ullal, Abbakka’s world―and fate―are upended.\ \ The Porcugi―giant half-men, half-snakes who attack from the sea―haven’t been seen in Ullal since their failed invasion more than fifty years ago. But now, they’re back with vengeance and a choice: pay their tithes or suffer total devastation. Soon, Abbakka’s definitions of strength, subterfuge, and statecraft are put to the test. Will marriage to a neighboring king give her the resources she needs to protect her people . . . or will she watch her homeland be crushed beneath the waves of would-be colonizers?\ \ A lush historical fantasy that reimagines the Portuguese attacks on South India in the 1500s and the fierce real-life queen’s story, Burn the Sea is an electrifying exaltation of female power and the value of freedom.\ \
- To Bargain with Mortals by R.A. Basu\ \ \ \ In the colonized nation of Viryana, Poppy Sutherland lives between cultures. As the brown-skinned adopted daughter of the Viceroy, she is both rejected by white high society and alienated from the people of her native island. When she discovers her opportunistic fiancé’s plot to exile her, Poppy flees—straight into the clutches of the Jackal. \ \ Hasan Devar, the ruthless criminal known as the Jackal, has long been targeted for his family’s divine magic, a gift the colonizers have tried to stamp out. When his brother is arrested, he seizes Poppy as leverage. But Poppy has powerful secrets—and political ambitions—of her own. As allies, they could do more than just free Hasan’s brother and keep Poppy safe. They could topple the very power structures that hold them all back. \ \ The first book in the Reckoning Storm duology, To Bargain with Mortals is a stunning reflection on politics and purpose, blood and allegiance—and what we do with the histories we inherit. \ \
- The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma\ \ \ \ The Ravani kingdom was born of a prophecy, carved from unforgiving desert sands and ruled by the Ravence bloodline: those with the power to command the Eternal Fire.\ \ Elena Aadya is the heir to the throne—and the only Ravence who cannot wield her family’s legendary magic. As her coronation approaches, she will do whatever it takes to prove herself a worthy successor to her revered father. But she doesn’t anticipate the arrival of Yassen Knight, the notorious assassin who now claims fealty to the throne. Elena’s father might trust Yassen to be a member of her royal guard, but she is certain he is hiding something.\ \
- Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel\ \ \ \ A mother and a son. A goddess and a prince. A curse and an oath. A river whose course will change the fate of the world.\ \ Ganga, joyful goddess of the river, serves as caretaker to the mischievous godlings who roam her banks. But when their antics incur the wrath of a powerful sage, Ganga is cursed to become mortal, bound to her human form until she fulfills the obligations of the curse.\ \ Though she knows nothing of mortal life, Ganga weds King Shantanu and becomes a queen, determined to regain her freedom no matter the cost. But in a cruel turn of fate, just as she is freed of her binding, she is forced to leave her infant son behind.\ \ Her son, prince Devavrata, unwittingly carries the legacy of Ganga’s curse. And when he makes an oath that he will never claim his father’s throne, he sets in motion a chain of events that will end in a terrible and tragic war.\ \ As the years unfold, Ganga and Devavrata are drawn together again and again, each confluence another step on a path that has been written in the stars, in this deeply moving and masterful tale of duty, destiny, and the unwavering bond between mother and son.\ \
- The Legend of Meneka by Kritika H. Rao\ \ \ \ Across the mortal and immortal realms, celestial dancers known as apsaras are revered for their beauty, allure, and enchanting magic. But Meneka knows that is not all they are. Trained as a weapon—a warrior—Meneka despises leaving each of her marks in thrall to her potent illusions. With every seduction Lord Indra, king of heaven, demands of her for his political gain, she craves her freedom more and more.\ \ When a mortal sage’s growing powers threaten Indra’s supremacy in his own realm, Meneka seizes a rare opportunity. She strikes a deal—if she can seduce this dangerous man, Indra will allow her to forgo future missions. But upon meeting the sage, Kaushika, Meneka finds herself captivated by his energy, ignited by his empathy and passion, even though he threatens everything she’s ever known. Can she overthrow the man who is—little by little—stealing her heart, or is Kaushika seducing her instead? As war looms in the skies, Meneka must choose between her duty to protect her home, and the sage who is showing her what true love can mean.\ \ Romantic, spellbinding, and empowering, The Legend of Meneka breathes new life into Hindu mythology to weave a lustrous tale of a woman discovering the cosmic power within herself. This first book in the Divine Dancers duology is a completely unputdownable adventure for lovers of romantasy and myth retellings.](https://booksrightnow.binderybooks.com/item/7x7r46ffqBBdkLFMRRHA/)
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Bad Girls' (Book) Club\ \ Mya\ \ • Feb 1
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JANUARY READING WRAP UP 📆 I read some banger new book releases this month, so if you want to go on a spree at Barnes and Noble in February, this is for you!
📚 Books Mentioned: The Phoenix King by Apna Verma Violet Thistlewait is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz Half City by Kate Golden - Out on 2/17 The Poet Empress by Shen Tao Bound by Ali Hazelwood First-Time Caller by BK Borison And Now, Back to You by BK Borison - Out on 2/24 Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray - Out on 2/17
Thank you to PRH Audio for providing ALCs for Half City and A Little Buzzed, as well as Berkley and NetGalley for gifting an e-ARC of And Now Back to You in exchange for an honest review. I loved them all so much!!
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Kitaab Klub\ \ Anvita\ \ • Oct 31 2025
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🍁 south asian books to read this fall 🍁
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- a tempest of tea by @hafsahfaizal - a riddle of thorns by @sarenasashabooks - kaikeyi by @vaishnawrites - somewhere in the deep by @tanviberwah - illusions of fire by @nishawrites - when devils sing by @xankaur - the jasmine throne by @tashasuri - heir by @sabaatahir - thorn season by @kiera.azar - the phoenix king by @spirited_gal - hekate: the witch by @nikita_gill - for she is wrath by @emilyvargabooks
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