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Tara Sim
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Frankenstein meets Indian mythology in this twisty, darkly atmospheric fantasy where the real horrors are not the monsters you face, but the ones you create.
“One of the most unique and intelligent books I’ve read. . . Alluring, completely enthralling, and masterfully rendered.”—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
Kajal knows she is not a good person. If she were, she wouldn’t selfishly be risking her sister’s soul in a dangerous bid to bring her back to life. She would let Lasya rest in peace—but Kajal cannot stand the horror of living without her.
As Kajal prepares for the resurrection, the worst happens: Her sister’s soul warps into a bhuta—a murderous, wraith-like spirit—and Kajal gets sentenced to death for her sister’s rampage. There seems little hope of escape until two strangers offer to free her. The catch: She must resurrect the kingdom’s fallen crown prince to aid a growing rebellion against a tyrannical usurper. Desperate, Kajal rushes to complete her end of the deal . . . only to discover that the boy she’s resurrected, Tav, is not the crown prince.
Now Kajal—prickly, proud, admirer of the scientific method—must team up with Tav—stubborn, reticent, and fonder of swords than of books—to find the real crown prince. With only a scalpel and her undead dog, Kutaa, at her side, Kajal must work fast before her mistake is exposed or Lasya’s bhuta turns its murderous fury on the person truly responsible for her death: Kajal herself.
©2024 Tara Sim (P)2024 Listening LibraryCritic reviews
“One of the most unique and intelligent books I’ve read in recent years. Darkly alluring, completely enthralling, and masterfully rendered—Tara Sim is an author at the top of her game.”—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
“Full of dark humor and darker twists, We Shall Be Monsters is not afraid to show its claws.”—Margaret Owen, New York Times bestselling author of the Little Thieves and The Merciful Crow series
“A captivating tale of family and legacy, set in a darkly vibrant world inspired by Indian mythology. Filled with gorgeous prose, exhilarating twists, and heart-stopping romance, We Shall Be Monsters is everything I love about the fantasy genre.”—Akshaya Raman, author of The Ivory Key
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- Reed P.
- 09-24-24
I hope there will be a second book soon
This was a great listen and I hope it has a follow up book soon or more stories set in this world.
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