When they don’t give us our birthright, we steal it.
Roshan Chaya is out for justice. Abandoned by her parents at birth and adopted by the kingdom of Jwala’s most notorious bandit before his brutal murder, she is now leader of the Shadow Clan, a gang of farmers-turned-bandits impoverished by the provincial governor’s atrocities and corruption. Roshan’s goal: to avenge her adoptive father and earn back rights and dignity for her people.
Prince Navin has always felt like an outcast. Second in line for the throne, he has never been close to his grandmother, Queen Bhairavi of Jwala. When a night out drinking with friends leads to his capture by the infamous Shadow Clan, Navin schemes to befriend Roshan and use her as a means to escape. His ploy, however, brings Navin closer to the corruption and poverty at the heart of Roshan’s province, raising questions about its governor and Navin’s own family.
To further complicate things, the closer Roshan and Navin get, the harder it becomes to fight their growing attraction. But how can they trust each other when the world as they know it starts to fall apart?
Set in a magical world inspired by the badlands of 17th century India, this standalone epic fantasy novel by Tanaz Bhathena is packed with political tensions, dangerous schemes, and swoon-worthy romance that asks the age old question: can love conquer all?
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Top 10 favourite things about writing (with commentary)
1. Examining the world. (write what you know)
2. Creating new worlds. (write what you don’t know)
3. Delving deep into character motivations. (the messier the better)
4. When the plot takes a turn and you write an unexpected scene. (a plot twist…or a plot hole that you’re scrambling to cover up)
5. When a character takes over and tells you their story. (why yes, characters are real people)
6. Surprising realities found through research. (a reminder that truth is often stranger than fiction)
7. Banter between two main characters. (which may or may not lead to a romance)
8. The rush of being in the thick of the story, when everything feels more real than the world around you. (it’s not; remember to eat and drink at regular intervals)
9. The satisfaction of finishing a first draft. (until it’s time to revise said draft)
10. Uncovering parts of yourself by fiction in ways that you would not be able to in real life. (the cheapest form of therapy)
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