A Kiss of Crimson Ash

<p><b>'<i>A Kiss of Crimson Ash </i>is the ultimate thrilling, clever, and swoony romantasy, following the epic journey of characters who feel as real as the rich and vibrant world that they move through . . . Anuja Varghese is an incredible storyteller'</b><br>Thea Guanzon, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Hurricane Wars</i><br><br>Nandapore is a city of secrets and spellcasters where seduction reigns and a power-hungry king is never satisfied. To stop him, an ancient goddess seeks out a newly crowned queen, a heartsick prince, a common thief, and a courtesan with magic in her blood. <br><br>Together, they chart a course through brothels, temples, taverns, and palaces, setting a trap for the empire's most powerful men. Linked by desire, destiny, and a dangerous foe, they each must decide what they are willing to risk for a weapon worth dying for, and a love worth life itself.<br><br><b>Inspired by medieval India's most epic love stories, this debut romantasy blends rich storytelling, lush worldbuilding and spice of every variety.</b><br><br><b>'Mesmerizing debut romantasy . . . Varghese delivers a triumphant start to a bold new series with complex, sophisticated worldbuilding inspired by medieval Indian epics and meticulous character work. Perfectly balancing the epic fantasy scope with intimate romantic moments, this is a stunner'</b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review)<br><br><b><i>'A Kiss of Crimson Ash </i>is a feat of richly layered storytelling . . . . my new favourite fantasy book of the year'</b><br>Aparna Verma, author of <i>The Phoenix King</i><br><br><b>'A seductive and magical romantasy from a wonderful new voice - a truly vibrant epic and erotic read'</b><br><i>Tasha Suri, bestselling author of The Isle in the Silver Sea</i><br><br><b>'<i>A Kiss of Crimson Ash</i> lures you close with a story as sleek and dangerous as a serpent's coils, then intoxicates you with vibrant characters and sensual beauty. A smouldering debut!'</b><br>Lyra Selene, author of <i>A Feather so Black</i></p>