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A review by thebooksatchel
Dark Things by Sukanya Venkatraghavan
3.0
Ardra is a yakshi from the realm of Atala. She seduces men and steals their secrets. Later she hands them over to her leader, Hera, who thrives on the secrets that the yakshis bring her from Prithvi (Earth). Hera is the evil one, creator of yakshis, her dark things. She dreams of being more powerful by becoming the Blood Queen.
Meanwhile monsters seem to be chasing Dwai, a human, who is in possession of a stone that protects him. Then there is the monster slayer Dara who is a banished heavenly being. Ardra tries to find out why Dwai was unhurt when she tried to harm him, what 500-years-old secrets are buried in Dara’s heart and in the process questions her existence.
The writing is fast paced and entertaining and there are twists throught the novel. The story takes place in three main realms in the book, Prithvi (Earth), Atala (Hera’s realm where yakshis and shadow creatures dwell) and Aakasha (sky where Gandharvas and Apsaras dwell).
I had a few minor hiccups with the book. But I look forward to a sequel, if there will be one. You can read my full review on http://www.thebooksatchel.com/dark-things-sukanya-venkatraghavan-fantasy-read-studded-indian-mythology/
Much thanks to Hachette India for a copy of the book.
Meanwhile monsters seem to be chasing Dwai, a human, who is in possession of a stone that protects him. Then there is the monster slayer Dara who is a banished heavenly being. Ardra tries to find out why Dwai was unhurt when she tried to harm him, what 500-years-old secrets are buried in Dara’s heart and in the process questions her existence.
The writing is fast paced and entertaining and there are twists throught the novel. The story takes place in three main realms in the book, Prithvi (Earth), Atala (Hera’s realm where yakshis and shadow creatures dwell) and Aakasha (sky where Gandharvas and Apsaras dwell).
I had a few minor hiccups with the book. But I look forward to a sequel, if there will be one. You can read my full review on http://www.thebooksatchel.com/dark-things-sukanya-venkatraghavan-fantasy-read-studded-indian-mythology/
Much thanks to Hachette India for a copy of the book.