![]() ![]() She is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Kaikeyi. She likes to write at the intersection of Indian myth, feminism, and anti-colonialism. ![]() “Vaishnavi Patel is a law student focusing on constitutional law and civil rights. Genre: Fantasy, Retelling, Historical, MythologyĬontent Warnings: Sexism, misogyny, death, war, violence, grief, death of a parent, fire injury, abandonment, murder, infertility, pregnancy, domestic abuse, sexual content About The Author May include profanity, violence, sexual situations, or drug use. Suggested Reader Age: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. “A thought-provoking, nuanced new look at one of humanity’s most foundational stories.” -Shannon Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass About The Book □ “A powerful, feminist retelling of the epic…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 ![]() I read Kaikeyi because This Story Ain’t Over said it was the best book she read last year. Even if I didn’t like it, I try to find readers that would. Not every book is my cup of tea – and that’s ok. I mainly share spoiler-free book reviews and sometimes other bookish things. Welcome to Smitten For Fiction! My name is Amanda and this blog is all about books. ![]()
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