A review by theahappyhermit
The Legend of Meneka by Kritika H. Rao

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

🌶️yes 

⭐️4.5 

This book was a stunning fresh air. 

Our FMC is an immortal doing the work for her god on the mortal realm as a seductress when she returns home ready to ask for her freedom she is given a mission to free herself only… she might lose herself in the process. 

• spy x mark 
• Mentor x mentee (kinda) 
• Gods 
• Realms 
• Hindu inspired 
• Queer FMC
• Sex positive / queer norm world 
• a beautiful grip on the power of love 

This book also offers a very interesting thought experiment on the difference between faith and religion that held me gripped though the story and its magic system. 

I really appreciated how both our main characters refuse to change and give up things that cause tension in the relationship BUT also   acknowledge that it causes problems for them. 

Also. The MMC is a man with AMBITION and the means to obtain it. There was one part where something is revealed and my eyes went so WIDE. like ok powerful I see you. (I have a spoiler joke but I’ll keep it to myself) 

I’m excited and NERVOUS for the next book.

Cons- this was very close to a five star. I just wished there was a *tad* more to the climax and the resolution it felt just a smidge rushed like a hairs breath but i understand this is part one of two. 

This book was gifted to me but all thoughts and feelings are my own.