Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A young guardswoman struggles with her unwitting role as a major pawn in the deadly games between two kingdoms in a monster-infested alternate medieval India.
Rati Mehrotra crafts immersive worlds and complex characters. Her writing is marked by rich descriptions and deep psychological insight. She builds narratives that explore the human condition and relationships. Her work resonates with readers who appreciate thoughtful and atmospheric storytelling.



A young guardswoman struggles with her unwitting role as a major pawn in the deadly games between two kingdoms in a monster-infested alternate medieval India.
A young female assassin must confront the man who slaughtered her family, risk her heart, and come to terms with her identity as a warrior and as a woman in this thrilling fantasy from the author of Markswoman. Kyra has returned to the caves of Kali, but her homecoming is bittersweet.
Well-developed characters and intriguing worldbuilding...will keep readers engrossed in this fast-paced, enchanting postapocalyptic fantasy debut. Library Journal (starred review)