{"product_id":"kaikeyi-paperback","title":"Kaikeyi - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVaishnavi Patel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INSTANT\u003ci\u003e NEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - A BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB PICK - \"MYTHIC RETELLING AT ITS BEST.\" (R. F. Kuang, author of \u003ci\u003eBabel\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"With a graceful, measured elegance\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e), this lyrical novel reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the ancient epic the \u003ci\u003eRamayana, \u003c\/i\u003e giving voice to an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions--much good it did me.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e So begins Kaikeyi's story. The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, she is raised on legends of the gods: how they churned the vast ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land of Bharat prospers, and how they offer powerful boons to the devout and the wise. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, listens as her own worth is reduced to how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat, and most favored queen, determined to carve a better world for herself and the women around her. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But as the evil from her childhood tales threatens the cosmic order, the path she has forged clashes with the destiny the gods have chosen for her family. Kaikeyi must decide if resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak--and what legacy she intends to leave behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e PRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eKAIKEYI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A powerful, feminist retelling of the epic...Patel resets the balance of power, creating an unforgettable heroine who understands that it isn't necessarily kings or gods who change history.\"\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Easily earns its place on shelves alongside Madeline Miller's \u003ci\u003eCirce\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Utterly captivating from start to finish.\" \u003c\/b\u003e―Genevieve Gornichec, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Witch's Heart\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Brave, compassionate and powerful.\"\u003c\/b\u003e ―Tasha Suri, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Jasmine Throne\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A lyrical and evocative retelling, full of power and grace.\"\u003c\/b\u003e ―Ava Reid, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf and the Woodsman\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Compulsively readable and infinitely compassionate.\" \u003c\/b\u003e―Roshani Chokshi, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Tale of the Flower Bride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A thought-provoking, nuanced new look at one of humanity's most foundational stories.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--Shannon Chakraborty, author of \u003ci\u003eThe City of Brass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaishnavi Patel is a lawyer specializing in civil rights. She likes to write at the intersection of Indian myth, feminism, and anticolonialism. She grew up in and around Chicago and, in her spare time, enjoys activities that are almost stereotypically Midwestern: knitting, ice-skating, drinking hot chocolate, and making hotdish. \u003ci\u003eKaikeyi\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.36 x 9.21 x 6.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51999877497133,"sku":"9780759557307","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Sk90Y2FzTm12VmZTRitYZThsWFg0QT09.webp?v=1776588433","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/kaikeyi-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}