TARIKSHIR: THE AWAKENING
AUTHOR: KHAYAAL PATEL
PUBLISHER: WESTLAND PUBLICATIONS
GENRE: MYTHOLOGY/HISTORICAL FICTION/FANTASY
PUBLICATION DATE: 20th AUGUST, 2018
FORMAT: PAPERBACK
PAGES COUNT: 332
GOODREADS RATING: 4.28/5 (69 Ratings)
MY RATING: 5/5
BLURB:
A small princely state in Rajasthan is the last bastion of resistance against the might of the British Empire. While unrest surrounding the sudden death of the king of Devangarh grows, young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan prepares to ascend the throne.
But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devanagari army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm.
As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it.
MY REVIEW:
First of all, I would say that I am glad that I read this book and, this has become my third favorite novel of the year.
'Tarikshir: The Awakening' by Khaayal Patel is an amalgamation of genres- mythology, historical fiction, a fantasy which makes the book absolutely phenomenal. The story starts with an avaricious monkey Valikesh who managed to survive the war between Lord Ram and Ravan's army, has come to explore the ruins of the Palace of Ravan in search of treasure. It is here that we get a fleeting glimpse of the evil creature 'tarikshir'.
The plot then shifts to the year 1826, where we see a kingdom called Devangarh is preparing for a war against the British army. We are then introduced to the main protagonist of the story, the young prince of Devangarh, Rudra Pratap Chauhan, who is preparing to ascend the throne after his father's sudden death. He then sets upon a path to unfold the mystery behind his father's death and also the other deaths happening within his kingdom.
The writing style of the author was indeed brilliant. It just doesn't seem like a debut work! The language was very neat and crisp and the vocabulary used by the author was quite remarkable. The narration was fast-paced, intriguing and it keeps you hooked right from the very beginning. The story has got everything- action, romance, fantasy, mythology and at times I found myself wondering whether the story was real or fiction!
All the characters in the story were very well-described, and especially Rudra's character was very relatable. The ending was totally unpredictable. I am eagerly waiting for the sequel now! Also, I must mention that the cover of the book is gorgeous which makes you delve into the book right away!
All in all, 'Tarikshir: The Awakening' is an absolute page-turner. And I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!
To buy a copy of the book, click on the link here
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Khayaal Patel is working on newer stories set in Rudra’s exciting the universe, and when he is not, you can find him reading comic books, watching movies, trying to figure out the secrets of the universe and indulging in his incredibly unhealthy addiction to anything chocolate. This is his first novel.
*I received a copy from Writersmelon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review*
For more bookish updates, follow me on Instagram
AUTHOR: KHAYAAL PATEL
PUBLISHER: WESTLAND PUBLICATIONS
GENRE: MYTHOLOGY/HISTORICAL FICTION/FANTASY
PUBLICATION DATE: 20th AUGUST, 2018
FORMAT: PAPERBACK
PAGES COUNT: 332
GOODREADS RATING: 4.28/5 (69 Ratings)
MY RATING: 5/5
BLURB:
A small princely state in Rajasthan is the last bastion of resistance against the might of the British Empire. While unrest surrounding the sudden death of the king of Devangarh grows, young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan prepares to ascend the throne.
But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devanagari army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm.
As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it.
MY REVIEW:
First of all, I would say that I am glad that I read this book and, this has become my third favorite novel of the year.
'Tarikshir: The Awakening' by Khaayal Patel is an amalgamation of genres- mythology, historical fiction, a fantasy which makes the book absolutely phenomenal. The story starts with an avaricious monkey Valikesh who managed to survive the war between Lord Ram and Ravan's army, has come to explore the ruins of the Palace of Ravan in search of treasure. It is here that we get a fleeting glimpse of the evil creature 'tarikshir'.
The plot then shifts to the year 1826, where we see a kingdom called Devangarh is preparing for a war against the British army. We are then introduced to the main protagonist of the story, the young prince of Devangarh, Rudra Pratap Chauhan, who is preparing to ascend the throne after his father's sudden death. He then sets upon a path to unfold the mystery behind his father's death and also the other deaths happening within his kingdom.
The writing style of the author was indeed brilliant. It just doesn't seem like a debut work! The language was very neat and crisp and the vocabulary used by the author was quite remarkable. The narration was fast-paced, intriguing and it keeps you hooked right from the very beginning. The story has got everything- action, romance, fantasy, mythology and at times I found myself wondering whether the story was real or fiction!
All the characters in the story were very well-described, and especially Rudra's character was very relatable. The ending was totally unpredictable. I am eagerly waiting for the sequel now! Also, I must mention that the cover of the book is gorgeous which makes you delve into the book right away!
All in all, 'Tarikshir: The Awakening' is an absolute page-turner. And I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!
To buy a copy of the book, click on the link here
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Khayaal Patel is working on newer stories set in Rudra’s exciting the universe, and when he is not, you can find him reading comic books, watching movies, trying to figure out the secrets of the universe and indulging in his incredibly unhealthy addiction to anything chocolate. This is his first novel.
*I received a copy from Writersmelon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review*
For more bookish updates, follow me on Instagram
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