Book Review of Rakshas by Rajiv G Menon.

“Rahshasas- TheShadow Warriors,” by Rajiv G. Menon will give you goosebumps. The voracity of the book will thrill you to the core. From the story telling level, this book completely captures the attention of the reader, to the level where you feel as a part of the book itself. 

With all the wars waging on, killings and so much going on there wasn’t a moment where you could have stopped to contemplate what would happen next. And that is what makes the story worth reading. Mythology has an aura of its own and Rajiv has done a great job in justifying each and every character, plot and the situation where everything happens with such detail that simply puts him in an elite category.

Yes, the Devas are Gods, but to have shown the very human nature of Indra, in the book was simply amazing. I loved the prospect that Gods can even sometimes be like humans, who are clouded with prejudices, and to single out such instances is only possible when you have a heightened sense of creativity and imagination. This is one of the many qualities that singles out Rajiv from all other authors in this genre.

When I first started reading the story, I sincerely wished to have read the Book 1 of the series, as I got completely lost with so many characters being introduced. But as I carefully read the book, I got a better idea about the characters and their roles in specific. The pace of the story was good, it was full with twists and turns, making it an ultimate thriller of a story.

 

Keep an eye on the “Blue One,” as you read the story as he is the single most influential character in the story. With the war raging on he will take matters into his own hands and will change the course of history once and for all.

Read the book to find out more about the Rakshasas and the mighty warriors, who will leave no stones unturned to save their land. Be prepared to relive the ancient battle. I didn't speak about the story as I didn't want to be a spoiler.

Let the storm rage on!

I received a copy of the book from WritersMelon.com in exchange for an honest review. Thanks a lot WritersMelon for giving me this wonderful opportunity.

Book Review of Kaash kashmir by Rajesh Talwar

Kaash Kashmir is a play that takes place in the backdrop of Pakistan trying to make Kashmir as a part of it. The Kashmiri Pandits had to flee the region amongst the growing violence and threats to their presence in the valley.

There is an sense of eeriness in the atmosphere. Nothing feels right for the Pandits who have stayed in the region for many regions and still they were forced to leave the valley due to the increasing violence. The situation is grave and things quickly change from bad to worse in a flick of an eye.

Inside all these killings, rapes and death threats the author still finds a way to kindle love. Now when in Kashmir, love too comes at a price. Its not a price that you and me can pay. Two teenagers fall in love, but they fall in love with the person from a different religion; Rohan a Hindu and Ayesha a Muslim. When you fall in love with a Muslim when you are a Hindu, you have to face the consequences that lies ahead.

With so much going on Rohan and his family had to move out of the valley and settle in Delhi.

Now what will happen to Rohan and his love for Ayesha. Most importantly what will happen to Kashmir, will it fight for its own Independence or be a part of Pakistan. With the future being uncertain, there is too much at stake.

Everything that has to be attained, will come at a price.

Will you pay the price for what will follow next?

The story is fast paced with the author doing justice to the story. He had put all the elements of mystery, suspense, love, hate and violence in the story, which will spellbound you. The story will keep you guessing about what will happen next and what path will it take.

Now that what makes the plot worth reading. Rajesh Talwar’s play will make you rethink how grave is the situation in Kashmir, to what lengths the Indian army and the government has to go to bring peace in the region.

Keep reading to find out what will happen to the love between Rohan and Ayesha. Will peace prevail in the region?

Whatever maybe the situation, the people in Kashmir will only grow strong with such situations and create a new sense of brotherhood.

Wish the people of Kashmir all the good luck, no matter what the situation is lets strive for a better tomorrow, not with violence but with peace.

Life is what matters by Alka Dixit

Life is what happens to us when we are planning something else.

We as human beings are so entwined to the flow of the world that we rarely give time to things that matters the most. Most of the time we doubt ourselves when we are about the take the next big step, which will change our lives forever. But still can’t. The fear of things has done more damage to our dreams than failure itself.

Why you may ask?

Believe me its the mindset of a particular person. And the way you treat life as. If you believe that you can achieve the impossible, you will be able to but for that you need to feed and train your brain with thoughts that will help you achieve the impossible.

Life is like your child! Like you care

Care for it as your own. Love it the most, give it the freedom to spread its wings and do everything possible to help it grow and nurture it as you will for your child. And one day you will reap the results.

Let me tell you something in Alka’s words

You have that one very special person in your life for whom you can do anything. Right?

Be kind on yourself and make that very special person as you. Do everything you can for this person, no matter what the price. Once you have done that you will be amazed by the positivity you release to the people around you.

Life is what matters by Alka Dixit, gives you an in-depth analysis on how to live life and the changes you have to make in your current day to day routine to achieve massive success.

It is one such book that spells positivity to every page you turn to. Alka explains in details the things or habits that you have to hold on to no matter what and some habits that you have to immediately let go.

The book is filled with many such little things, when taken care of can lead to stupendous results and life will never be the same again. And at the same time we have to accept the fact that we too are humans and we make mistakes. What is more important, is the learning we take from those mistakes.

There is a saying

“When you have God by your side,

it doesn’t means that you won’t face the storm.

What it means that your boat will never sink.”

Life is simply awesome and you can make it even better. Stay with it, love it, nurture it like a kid and you are bound to make it a spectacular one. Alka Dixit has done a splendid job in writing this book and I can assure you will be spellbound with the success mantras of the book.

Happy Reading!

Enchanted Waves by Ciara Lake

About the Book:

Tabitha Lock's mundane life changes when her future walks out of the sea into her arms.



Attorney Tabitha Lock has put her career before everything, including her love life. Exhausted from too many late nights, early mornings, and endless days spent in court, Tabitha is at the end of her rope. Add to that the sensual dreams and voices that haunt her sleep, and she's driven to the edge of her sanity.



Jax Aquila, Mer prince and son of Poseidon, is ordered to locate a mortal female in the twenty-first century. Although this woman is unaware of it, she has vampire heritage, but her immortality was forsaken to her due to the sins of her ancestor. Old hatred and prejudice toward vampires push Jax toward pursing his own agenda and avoiding his assigned task.



When Jax meets Tabitha, he has no idea this enticing woman is the one he was sent to find. The magic of their attraction drives him to pursue the beautiful woman. When he discovers the truth, can he accept Tabitha for what she is? And can Tabitha accept herself? As they struggle with the issues at hand, an ancient evil stirs, waiting in the darkness to reclaim their lost position among the immortals. When the evil ones make their move and Tabitha's life hangs in the balance can Jax find her in time, or will she be lost to him forever?

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Calypso's breasts heaved with each breath she took beneath the supple black leather. Stretching out beyond the full-length windows, lightning ripped through the night sky as Calypso opened the french doors and stepped out onto the patio. The subtle glide of leather-overheated flesh sent shards of heat through her.

A fine shiver raced over her body and she gasped. Somewhere out there he waited…the culmination of all her lust. From behind her the sound of Angrail and his mate's passion could be heard and it fired her own. Long denied, her lust stirred, slithering through her body like some beast she longed to kill.

She closed her eyes, the image playing across her mind… Sweat slicked skin heaved with each swing of a massive blade. Thin, black lines danced across his chest, swirling down into the curve of a hip, the bulge of his shaft behind his pants teasing her. Muscles bunched and flexed with each step, each blow. Powerful, deadly, his essence called to her, seduced her with its warmth and need.

Calypso stepped to the edge of the balcony and peered over the ornate banister. Beneath her the roaring of the falls drifted upward in a silvery cloud of noise and mist.

She glanced over her shoulder, her fists clenching with emotion. Centuries of service, of loyalty, had been rewarded with freedom, yet she didn't yearn for such a gift. Nay, she yearned for what was beyond her. Angrail was content, he was loved, and out of her grasp. Accepting it hadn't come easy, long nights of bitter envy and tears had come before she'd realized it was necessary.

Come to me. As soft as the wind playing with her braid, the whisper slipped through the chinks in her armor and shot straight to her heart.

With a soft sigh, Calypso hopped onto the banister and inhaled a breath. Arms outstretched, she stepped into mid-air, years of training and skill set in her muscles. Fresh, sweet wind flowed along her body, wrapping her in a warm shawl of familiarity. Without a sound, she landed on the rocks below, her knees folding beneath her as her body coiled in to brace itself.

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Welcome to Ciara Lake's World. Meet Gorgeous Werewolves, Vampires, Dragons, Mermaids, Wizards, Witches, Mythological Gods and Goddesses, Mere Mortals And More! Fiction has always been a passion of mine. Creating worlds and developing characters is a great way for me to relieve the stress and strain of my everyday world. In fantasy (paranormal) and sci-fi stories, the author has the unique ability to invent wonderfully exotic places and people. I do that in my books. These fantastic genres provide a limitless ability to be creative and inventive. My stories provide an escape into a special world filled with unique and otherworldly things. And there is always a happy ending.

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Mauri by Saiswaroopa Iyer

~ New Release ~

Mauri by Saiswaroopa Iyer

About the Book:

She wanted to kill the man who others called a God.

Love is but an obstacle in her path

With her father’s death shattering her world, Mauri is torn away from everything she had once loved. Anger replacing every emotion within her, she seeks only one thing. To kill her father’s killer. Even if the man is none less than Krishna Vaasudeva, the man who people worshipped as a God! Someone stands in the way, reining in her bitterness when she is the least prepared for it. The Rakshasa Prince Ghatotkacha! But by the time love sprouts within her, Mauri has gone too far in her thirst for vengeance. 


Can Mauri save herself and Ghatotkacha before the consequences of her own actions can destroy both their worlds?

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“Good
aim! But that sorry-looking insult to all weapons is not going to take you very
far.”

Mauri
jumped out of her skin. The man who had found her out was a complete stranger.
A closer look at him told her he was a Rakshasa. Her first instinct was to make
a run towards the exit. It would be only a matter of time before this Rakshasa
would go and tell Ghatotkacha. Then it struck her that she had never seen this
man in Ghatotkacha’s team! Who was he?

“Your
secret is safe with me, little one!” He beamed. The broken canine on his upper
jaw could not be missed. He took her arm but she shook him off. “Alright!
Remember girl, I am your well-wisher.”

“I
don’t even know who you are!” Mauri backed away.

“Someone
who can protect you from…,” he smirked and pointed to the gap between the two
ornate pillars close to where she was hiding, “them”

Mauri
peered through the gap. She could count up to six guards furiously searching
for the culprit who had dared strike Krishna Vaasudeva. The foolhardy nature of
her attempt struck her now. How had she even dreamt of escaping the heavily
guarded palace after doing what she’d done?

“Come
with me.” He held her arm. “If you want to escape without being seen, that is.”
His voice assumed a lower note. “And if you want to get another chance at your
target.”

Unsure
and still guided by her frustration, Mauri followed him towards a secluded
section of the vast palace garden. When she left the place a good couple of
hours later, her mind reeled at the task before her. It was too much, what the
Rakshasa had asked of her. But she could not have afforded to be caught by the
palace guards. Possibly she could have lied about her aim going wrong when she
was trying to get some fruit. The news would still have travelled to Dhatri,
though, and who knew how she would react? On the other hand, the prospects that
this Rakshasa promised, though at great risk, seemed more welcome. Mauri
continued to walk in a daze, aimless and unmindful of the maze of paths. A
shrill cry calling out to her brought her back to this world.

“Mauri!
Where on earth did you disappear?!” Nandini ran up to her, and not very far
behind was Dhatri!

For
the first time, Mauri found herself tongue-tied, at a loss for explanations.
“I…I came with Ghatotkacha. I lost my way.”

“Any guard
would have guided you out of this place.” Dhatri’s voice had traces of
annoyance. “And why did you not even inform us before leaving?” She sighed as
Mauri slipped back into silence again. “I found us a caravan headed eastward.
Let us quickly take leave of our hosts and start this afternoon.”

Mauri
followed her without a word. She needed to be in Dhatri’s good books.
“Mahadevi…after going back to Kamarupa, can I live with you?”

She
saw Dhatri halt in her steps and look visibly delighted. She heard Nandini
squeal with joy. Neither had a clue of what was going on in her mind.

When
they left Indraprastha later in the day, Mauri looked back at the glorious
looking arch receding into the distance. She had not taken leave of
Ghatotkacha. It would have been nice to see him just one more time!

About the Author:

Formerly an analyst with a Venture capital firm, Saiswaroopa currently writes Puranic fiction, with a focus on lesser known heroines of Ancient India. Mauri is her third work of fiction after Abhaya and Avishi. Her interests include Carnatic Music, Philosophy, History and Literature of India. She won a state level gold medal from TTD in rendering Annamacharya Kritis. She holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

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