The Legend of Meneka
Language: English
Published by Harpercollins Jan 2025, 2025
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Neuware - THE INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Order now and receive this gorgeous hardcover featuring exclusive endpaper art!'A thrilling read.' —Washington Post • "A feast for the senses." — Thea Guanzon • "Sensual and thought-provoking."—Shannon Chakraborty • "A glittering gem of a book."—Hannah Whitten"I would let you teach me, rule me, ruin me. I would let you vanquish me, if that is what you wanted, Meneka. If you asked."Bestselling author Kritika H. Rao’s first book in the Divine Dancers duology weaves an empowering and romantic tale of identity, rebellion, and cosmic power inspired by Hindu mythologySeduction is her weapon.Across the mortal and immortal realms, apsaras—celestial dancers who serve the gods—are revered for their beauty, allure, and spellbinding magic. But Meneka knows thatisnot all they are. Trained as a weapon—a warrior—she wields illusions that ensnare mortals and advance her lord Indra’s political ambitions. She has played her part well, but the yearning for freedom is growing harder to ignore.Love is her destiny.When a mortal sage named Kaushika rises in power and threatens Indra’s rule, Meneka seizes her chance. In exchange for one final mission, Indra promises to set her free. But Kaushika is no ordinary mortal. Fierce, passionate, and wise, he begins to unravel everything Meneka believes. Can she overthrow the man who is, little by little, stealing her heart As war looms, Meneka must choose: remain loyal to the realm that forged her, or surrender to the desires awakening inside her.In this lush, lyrical fusion of romantic fantasy and Hindu mythology, you’ll discover:- Gods, magic, and different realms- A fierce heroine determined to claim her own destiny- A male love interest who worships her- 'I came to destroy you, but I fell for you instead.'- A slow-burn, spicy enemies-to-lovers romance- Deep, intimate questions about identity, loyalty, and longing.…
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- Title
- The Legend of Meneka
- Author
- Kritika H Rao
- Publisher
- Harpercollins Jan 2025
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Buch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0063349183
- ISBN 13
- 9780063349186
- Item weight
- 492 grams
- Dimensions
- 231x157x30 mm
- Series
- Book 1 of 2: The Divine Dancers Duology
Order now and receive this gorgeous hardcover featuring exclusive endpaper art!
THE LEGEND OF MENEKA IS... "A thrilling read." ? Washington Post ? ?Sensual and thought-provoking.? ? Shannon Chakraborty ? "Empowering and seductive." ? Tasha Suri ? ?A feast for the senses.? ? Thea Guanzon ? "Nothing short of resplendent." ? Roshani Chokshi ? "A heart stopping, magical adventure." ? Ehigbor Okosun
Kritika H. Rao weaves a lyrical, exhilarating fantasy inspired by Hindu mythology? the story of a celestial dancer tasked with seducing a human sage, but when she finds herself falling for her mark, she will be forced to choose between loyalties and being true to herself.
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 challenges everything she?s ever known. Can she overthrow the man who she is?little by little?falling for, or is Kaushika seducing her instead? As war looms in the skies, Meneka must choose between her duty to protect her home and the thrumming of her own heart.
Empowering, spellbinding, and romantic, The Legend of Meneka breathes new life into Hindu mythology to weave a lustrous tale of a woman discovering the cosmic power within herself. Perfect for readers of Daughter of the Moon Goddess, Kaikeyi, and Circe, this first book in the Divine Dancers duology is a completely unputdownable adventure for lovers of slow-burn romances and myth retellings.
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About the Author
Kritika H. Rao is a speculative and children's fiction author, who has lived in India, Australia, Canada, and The Sultanate of Oman. Whether writing for younger audiences or adults, Kritika's stories are influenced by her lived experiences, and explore themes of self vs. the world, identity, and the nature of consciousness.
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