Divine Dancers - The Legend of Meneka (Divine Dancers, Book 1)
A spicy romantasy steeped in Indian Mythology.
Across the realms, celestial dancers known as apsaras are revered for their beauty, allure, and enchanting magic.
But Meneka knows that is not all they are. They are weapons – warriors – seducing their targets for Lord Indra, the king of heaven, for his political gain.
When a mortal’s growing powers threaten Lord Indra’s supremacy, Meneka seizes a rare opportunity and strikes a deal. If she can seduce this dangerous man, Indra will grant her what she most desires: her freedom.
But upon meeting the mortal Kaushika, Meneka finds herself captivated, despite his power threatening to destroy everything she’s ever known. Can she overthrow the man who is, little by little, stealing her heart, or is he seducing her instead and to what end?
As war looms in the skies, Meneka must choose between her duty to protect her home, and the man who is showing her what love can truly mean.
”'Sensual and thought-provoking, a romantic fantasy unlike any other” - Shannon Chakraborty, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
”'Lush, haunting, and utterly intoxicating, The Legend of Meneka reimagines an ancient tale without losing sight of what makes it timeless. Kritika H. Rao’s writing is a feast for the senses … this is an unforgettable story” - Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars
”'With sumptuous language and sultry, high stakes romance, this is a glittering gem of a book” - Hannah Whitten, Sunday Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
”'Rao's prose hums with starlight and her dazzling reimagining deftly blends ancient philosophy with the story of a woman emerging into her own power… this book is nothing short of resplendent” - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
”'Sultry, powerful, and deeply felt… Rao's writing is utterly compelling, and I believe she will continue to be a powerful figure in speculative fiction” - Hannah Kaner, #1 international bestselling author of Godkiller
”'A lustrously beautiful mythic romance, both empowering and seductive” - Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne
”'With prose that reads like hymn, Rao beautifully brings to life Indian mythology in a novel sure to set fire to the fantasy landscape” - Amélie Wen Zhao, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Song of the Last Kingdom duology
”'A powerful and spellbinding reimagining … Kritika H. Rao displays a deft and well-studied hand, composing a sweeping romantic tale re-examining the role of the temptress” - R. R. Virdi, USA Today bestselling author of The First Binding
‘The Legend of Meneka is seductive and sensual, an utter delight, with the yearning turned up to eleven and the choices difficult and heart-wrenching' Andrea Stewart, international bestselling author of The Drowning Empire trilogy -