Rao, Kritika H.

A great pick for fans of Martha Wells or those who enjoy inventive sci-fi fantasy with emotional stakes.

Despite the imbalanced narration, Rao’s strong, multifaceted debut shines.

This Hindu-inspired sci-fi fantasy is a transcendent debut, full of cosmic magic and set in an exquisitely glorious and treacherous world. Such a daring ecological and metaphysical endeavor is perfect for fans of Wesley Chu and Brandon Sanderson.