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Book Name: Aali & The Avathars of Primordials Author: Manick Publication: Self-Published Genre: Mythological-Fantasy-Thriller Aali and the Avathars of Primordials by Manick is a mythological fantasy thriller that explores multiple themes across different worlds, where the primordials travel on a journey to master the five elements: air, water, fire, astral, and earth. Review Aali and the Avathars of Primordials follows the journey of six primordials as they move from the human world to the golden metropolis of Kumeru, where Bhagwan Parshuram and other teachers await them. They are trained in elemental bending and the four Vedhams. What begins as a transition, when teachers from Aali set out to find the incarnated primordials on Earth, soon turns into a gripping adventure. The incarnations not only learn different forms of bending but also prepare themselves to become protectors when evil rises. Much like a university, the Mystical Academy at Kumeru is structured into semesters,...

Book Name: Midaash and Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem Author: Shobhita Narayan Publisher: Scholastic Genre: Children Fantasy Format: Paperback Print length: 112 pages  Rating: 4 /5 Midaash & Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem by Shobhita Narayan is a delightful collection of short stories that will transport readers to the world of magic and surprise. Blurb on Amazon There is no magic in the village of Gol Gumbad or that is what everyone believes. That is until an old mage appears and grants magical wishes to little children. Midaash falls for the words of the mage and sets off a chain of events which change the lives of all the children in Gol Gumbad. Together with his sister, Maitreyi, and friend, Chittaa, Midaash sets out to make things right. But magic is never so simple, is it? A delightful read with six magical stories and lively characters inspired from your favourite fairytales. Review Shobhita Narayan’s Midaash & Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem is a short story collection with s...

Book Name: The Midnight Library Author: Matt Haig Publisher: CanonGate Books Genre: Philosophical Fantasy Format: Paperback Print length: 304 pages  Rating: 4/5 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a philosophical Fantasy with the elements of magic realism and contemporary fiction. Blurb on Amazon Between life and death there is a library. When Nora seed finds herself in the midnight library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, including herself. But things are about to change. The books in the midnight library enable Nora to live as if she had done things differently. With the help of an old friend, she can now undo every one of her regrets as she tries to work out her perfect life. But things aren’t always what she imagined they?d be, and soon her choices place the library and herself in extreme danger. Before time runs out, she must answer the ultimate question: What is the b...

Book Name: The Yogi Witch Author: Zorian Cross Publisher: HarperCollins India Genre: Fantasy Romance Format: Paperback Print length: 352 pages  Rating: 5/5 The Yogi Witch by Zorian Cross is a blend of suspense, thrill, mystery and fantasy that explores varied themes including acceptance, identity, love, pain and many other emotions. Blurb on Amazon By day, Jai Gill teaches yoga, reads tarot and, like many young gay men, obsesses over a pop diva. By night, he slays demons. He is a witch, after all! Orphaned at birth, Jai was raised by his grandmother and maternal aunts, from whom he inherited his magical legacy. Their family home is an ivy-covered mansion in the heart of Lutyens's Delhi that doubles as a yoga studio for the city's elite, as well as the headquarters of their family coven. All is going well till a handsome boy moves in next door. His family secrets are far more sinister than Jai could have ever imagined. Love, after all, is a curse for witches. Myths become ...

Book Name: The Avatar’s Jewel Author: Namasvi NK Bandarupalli Publisher: Self-Published Genre: Fantasy  Format: Kindle Print length: 240 pages  Rating: 4/5 The Avatar’s Jewel by Namasvi is a fantasy novel and the first book of the duology that is a blend of mythology and modern world. Blurb on Amazon A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE for the fans of Harry Potter and The Immortals of Meluha, The Avatar's Jewel is a mythological fantasy novel with powerful characters from Indian Mythology. What if you are in the world of Myths, Legends and Valiant Sagas? This is Book 1 of the Duology Six students are to protect a Jewel with Mystical powers. An ancient obstructer emerges as a Serpent Dragon Reborn. Rudra, an orphan from a mountain village in Himalayas travels all the way to Neelagiris. He gets admission in a primeval Gurukula which is well hidden from the world since Millennia. He learns about the rise of a dangerous DEMI GOD which creates fervors in the Gurukula. The CELESTIALS are n...

Book Name: The Wandering Star Author: S.P. Mittson Publisher: Nu Voice Press Genre: Fantasy  Format: Kindle/Paperback Print length: 300 pages  Rating: 4/5 The Wandering Star by S.P. Mittson is a fantasy novella set in the captivating world of Murkwood that will take readers to an adventure in the “Shadowland” where the shadows are more intense, and monsters can jump in to say “Hi” anytime. Book Blurb On Amazon Eloise Hector, the princess of Murkwood, who has always been hidden and suppressed was born with a mysterious glitch. When her mother dies in an accident, she loses control over her powers. Unintentionally, she shifts her friends to Shadowland— a moonless realm of hallucinations, with shadows lurking in the clouds of mist—clueless about how to rescue them. Kayden Parsons is an obnoxious jerk who thinks of himself as the King of the Murkwood. When he finds Eloise in trouble, he offers his help, knowing she considers him her nemesis. As they join forces, sparks fly, a...