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Kavithri: The Indian-inspired progression fantasy thriller (Ghosts of Ethuran) Hardcover – 16 May 2024
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An action-packed South Asian epic fantasy featuring necromancers, jinn, and one seriously fearless heroine...
'It was not predictable in any sense and kept me so gripped I could not put it down' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Meet Kavithri. Outcast. Underdog. Survivor.
Kavi is a Taemu. Her people, once feared berserkers and the spearhead of a continent-spanning invasion, are the dregs of Raayan society. Their spirits crushed. Their swords broken. Their history erased.
But Kavi has a dream and a plan. She will do whatever it takes to earn a place at the secretive mage academy, face the Jinn within its walls, and gain the power to rise above her station and drag her people out of the darkness.
Except power and knowledge come at a cost, and the world no longer needs a Taemu who can fight. So they will break her. Beat her down to her knees. And make her bleed.
But if blood is what they want, Kavi will give them blood. She will give them violence. She will show them a berserker's fury.
And she will make them remember her name.
An action-packed and empowering South Asian fantasy epic that fans of Jade City will love. An underdog story like no other - Kavithri will remind you of fantasy heroes like Arya Stark, Gideon the Ninth and Kaladin Stormblessed.
'A richly detailed, darkly gritty world, and Kavi is such a compelling, sharp, and original heroine' Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Eaters
'An impressive debut in every sense - this grim and relentless exploration of colonialism, power, resistance and courage will leave readers shaken' Samit Basu
'A journey that seamlessly packs South Asian lore and progression fantasy into a relentless rollercoaster' Gourav Mohanty
'I appreciated the rich Indian inspired world that has accurate depiction of poverty, oppression, raw portraits of colonialism and caste system . . . a diverse, powerful and engaging reading experience' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Kavithri is raw and relentless, an astonishing debut that I personally enjoyed so much because of the parallels and similarities of this world to my culture . . . If you like your action gritty and frenetic, and your world expansive and colorful . . . look no further' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Print length448 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGollancz
- Publication date16 May 2024
- Dimensions15.8 x 4.2 x 23.8 cm
- ISBN-101399609858
- ISBN-13978-1399609852
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The worldbuilding and character work is absolutely stunning, and it keeps a joyous tone even when it goes to some very dark places. Steampunk Desi fantasy meets Neon Genesis Evangelion ― Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones
A vivid and brutal world leaps off the page ― Matthew Ward, author of Legacy of Ash
An exhilarating ride through a vivid and violent world, Kavithri is simultaneously brutal, triumphant, and astounding. I absolutely loved it! ― Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Queens of Renthia series
With Kavithri, Aman J. Bedi presents a striking examination of class, caste, and colonialism by way of wondrously creative magic and an underdog you can't help but root for ― J.T. Greathouse, British Fantasy Award-nominated author
Aman has created such a richly detailed, darkly gritty world, and Kavi is such a compelling, sharp, and original heroine. Kavithri is dark academia, but with a raw and bloodied edge to it ― Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters
An impressive debut in every sense - this grim and relentless exploration of colonialism, power, resistance and courage will leave readers shaken ― Samit Basu, author of The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport
A masterfully detailed epic adventure in a lush, vibrant setting ― K.S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-yaro
Kavithri isn't your cozy bedtime story - it's a brutal journey of a berserker, a journey that seamlessly packs South Asian lore and progression fantasy into a relentless rollercoaster ― Gourav Mohanty, author of Sons of Darkness
Magic, science fiction and Indian culture mingle freely in Aman J. Bedi's ambitious debut novel ― SFX
I love this book. It creeps up on you in your blind spot and kicks you in the teeth. If you like your fantasy with a side order of gore, this one's for you. Kavi is the sort of heroine you can't help but root for, and the world building is incredible and organically done. The end had me in a chokehold and one more chapter turned into the birds singing outside-now, I'm hanging out for book two ― Katharine J. Adams, author of the Thorn Witch series
A great debut novel with captivating development, journey, and satisfying ending ― Novel Notions
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- Publisher : Gollancz (16 May 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 448 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1399609858
- ISBN-13 : 978-1399609852
- Dimensions : 15.8 x 4.2 x 23.8 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 2,090,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 10,743 in Myths & Legends
- 11,146 in Paranormal & Unexplained Phenomena
- 11,834 in Coming of Age
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About the author

Aman was born in Mysore, India. He grew up in Vizag, studied in Bangalore, lived in Bangkok, completed a PhD in experimental psychology at the University of Canterbury, and has settled (for now) in Melbourne, Australia. His writing draws from modern Indian history and is influenced by writers and artists like David Gemmell, Brandon Sanderson, Takehiko Inoue, and Kentaro Miura.
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What an action packed Epic Fantasy, close to a Grimdark, standalone!
If you love a great underdog story with an excellent heroine you can help but cheer for, you cannot miss "Kavithri".
I appreciated the rich Indian inspired world that has accurate depiction of poverty, oppression, raw portraits of colonialism and caste system.
My love for Kavithri and the other misfits of this story made me care so much and was a great anchor for when the extreme violence of the book hit on full blast.
The more I think about this standalone, the more I want to do a re-read in the future as I strongly felt the lack of a glossary in the first half of the book.
I highly recommend "Kavithri" to all experienced Adult Fantasy readers that want a diverse, powerful and engaging reading experience.

