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A review by jainandsdiary
The Fisher Queen's Dynasty by Kavita Kané
4.0
Kavita Kane was the author that I discovered in 2022 through Ahalya's Awakening, and it was one of my favourite reads of that year. And after I wanted to read more of her work, so comes The Fisher Queen’s Dynasty.
The Fisher Queen’s Dynasty is the story of Satyavati, a fisher girl recognized by many names – Kali, Matsyagandha, Yojnagandha, and Queen Dayesi. The woman who married King Shantanu of Hastinapur and won the throne for herself and her sons, the woman who is behind the terrible oath taken by Gangaputra which turned him into Bhishm. The woman who changed the lineage of the Kuru dynasty, the dynasty that ended in the bloody battle of Kurukshetra. But why? And how? What's her story? And this book explores these questions throughout its journey.
In Mahabharata, we got to know very little about her, but this story will revamp your understanding of Mahabharata and the causes behind the same. The sequence of events from the very birth of Satyavati to her end is well portrayed and equated. The character development of Satyavati and Bhishm, the growth in their relationship, and their emotions throughout the story are deftly balanced. Besides that, the character of Kripi also captivated me.
The writing style of the author is very appealing from the very start and she gracefully maintained it till the very end. Throughout this fictional tale, the author kept the reader engaged in the story and the characters.
If you are in mythological fiction, go for it without any second thought!
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
The Fisher Queen’s Dynasty is the story of Satyavati, a fisher girl recognized by many names – Kali, Matsyagandha, Yojnagandha, and Queen Dayesi. The woman who married King Shantanu of Hastinapur and won the throne for herself and her sons, the woman who is behind the terrible oath taken by Gangaputra which turned him into Bhishm. The woman who changed the lineage of the Kuru dynasty, the dynasty that ended in the bloody battle of Kurukshetra. But why? And how? What's her story? And this book explores these questions throughout its journey.
In Mahabharata, we got to know very little about her, but this story will revamp your understanding of Mahabharata and the causes behind the same. The sequence of events from the very birth of Satyavati to her end is well portrayed and equated. The character development of Satyavati and Bhishm, the growth in their relationship, and their emotions throughout the story are deftly balanced. Besides that, the character of Kripi also captivated me.
The writing style of the author is very appealing from the very start and she gracefully maintained it till the very end. Throughout this fictional tale, the author kept the reader engaged in the story and the characters.
If you are in mythological fiction, go for it without any second thought!
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review!