I wanted to read this book since I read the synopsis for the first time as I'm fascinated by India and was curious to read a fantasy book with an Indian inspired world building.
I had high expectations and they were met because this book is amazing.
Even if it's sometimes slow paced it kept me hooked till the last page and I wasn't able to put it down.
The world building is amazing, something completely different from the usual fantasy world. It's complex and enthralling, a parallel history setting very fascinating.
The plot start slowly and for a long time it seems that anything is happening then - WOOSH - the plot starts going and it's a wonderful reading experience.
The characters are amazing, well written. This book features one of the best villain I read in quite a long time.
The style of writing is elegant and clear, I really liked it.
I cannot wait to read another book by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Little, Brown Book Group UK and Netgalley for this ARC