The Rise of the Celestials
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Publishing:26th Mar '26
£16.99
This title is due to be published on 26th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
The hotly-anticipated conclusion to an enchanting romantasy duology from the international bestselling author
Internationally bestselling author Kritika H. Rao weaves a stunning tale of love, seduction, and betrayal in this enchanting and romantic conclusion to the Divine Dancers duology that started with The Legend of Meneka
Internationally bestselling author Kritika H. Rao weaves a stunning tale of love, seduction, and betrayal in this enchanting and romantic conclusion to the Divine Dancers duology that started with The Legend of Meneka
After completing her dangerous mission to seduce Sage Kaushika – and unexpectedly finding love in the process – Meneka enjoys a fragile freedom. She now lives in the mortal realm with Kaushika, both learning to trust each other. Yet deep differences linger between them, and conflicting loyalties may still tear them apart.
The illusion of peace shatters when Meneka is abruptly summoned back to the City of Immortals by Lord Indra, who demands her help in facing a threat from the demonic realm. Meneka wants nothing to do with Indra’s schemes, but she can’t return to Kaushika unless she complies. If she fails, her immortal home will fall, Kaushika will be lost to her, and her very identity as an apsara will become forfeit.
To save all she loves, Meneka must navigate the darkest corners of the Immortal Realm, pursued by monsters and demons. But the greatest danger lies in a truth she cannot outrun – one that could shatter her bond with Kaushika forever.
This sequel to The Legend of Meneka brings the celestial dancer’s saga to a thrilling conclusion, delving deeper into Hindu mythology as she faces an ancient threat – and confronts truths buried in her own heart.
PRAISE FOR THE DIVINE DANCERS DUOLOGY
‘Sensual and thought-provoking, a romantic fantasy unlike any other’ Shannon Chakraborty, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
‘Lush, haunting, and utterly intoxicating, The Legend of Meneka reimagines an ancient tale without losing sight of what makes it timeless. Kritika H. Rao’s writing is a feast for the senses … this is an unforgettable story’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars
‘With sumptuous language and sultry, high stakes romance, this is a glittering gem of a book’ Hannah Whitten, Sunday Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
‘Rao's prose hums with starlight… this book is nothing short of resplendent’ Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
‘Sultry, powerful, and deeply felt… Rao's writing is utterly compelling, and I believe she will continue to be a powerful figure in speculative fiction’ Hannah Kaner, #1 international bestselling author of Godkiller
‘A lustrously beautiful mythic romance, both empowering and seductive’ Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne
‘With prose that reads like hymn, Rao beautifully brings to life Indian mythology in a novel sure to set fire to the fantasy landscape’ Amélie Wen Zhao, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Song of the Last Kingdom duology
‘Kritika H. Rao displays a deft and well-studied hand, composing a sweeping romantic tale re-examining the role of the temptress’ R. R. Virdi, USA Today bestselling author of The First Binding
‘The Legend of Meneka is seductive and sensual, an utter delight, with the yearning turned up to eleven and the choices difficult and heart-wrenching' Andrea Stewart, international bestselling author of The Drowning Empire trilogy
"[A] heartstopping, magical adventure … Filled with electrifying twists, radiant passion, and seductive tension" Ehigbor Okosun, #1 internationally bestselling author of Forged By Blood
ISBN: 9780008650513
Dimensions: 240mm x 159mm x 28mm
Weight: 270g
400 pages