The Phoenix King
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About The Book
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.
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.
Reviews for The Phoenix King
“A CAPTIVATING ADVENTURE.” —Peter V. Brett
“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
The glossary will help keep the names, places, events, etc. straight – it can be a bit overwhelming – as with any new world. The world building is complex and detailed adding a lot to the story. There is never a chance to let your mind wander out of boredom and the last part of the book ratchets up the tension until you’re ready to lose your stuff. Like the main characters, the story revolves around fire – reflecting the journey of the trio.
From slow burn, enemies to lovers, unscrupulous characters, to my favorite, multiple points of view – this book has it all.
About the Author
Aparna Verma was born in India and immigrated to the United States when she was two-years-old. She graduated from Stanford University with Honors in the Arts and a B.A. in English. THE PHOENIX KING is her first novel.
When she is not writing, Aparna likes to ride horses, dance to Bollywood music, and find old cafes to read myths about forgotten worlds. You can connect with Aparna on TikTok at @aparnawrites or Twitter and Instagram at @spirited_gal.
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Giveaway for The Phoenix King
1 winner will receive a finished copy of THE PHOENIX KING, US Only.
Ends September 11th, midnight EST.
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