Of Light and Shadow
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Narrated by:
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Soneela Nankani
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Written by:
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Tanaz Bhathena
About this listen
2024 Snow Willow Award, Short-listed
2023 White Pine
A standalone novel of magic, mayhem, love, and betrayal set in the Wrath of Ambar universe, this is the story of a bandit and a prince who change each other in unexpected ways. For fans of Sabaa Tahir and Marie Lu.
When they don’t give us our birthright, we steal it.
Roshan Chaya is out for justice. Abandoned by her parents at birth and adopted by the kingdom of Jwala's most notorious bandit before his brutal murder, she is now leader of the Shadow Clan, a gang of farmers-turned-bandits impoverished by the provincial governor’s atrocities and corruption. Roshan’s goal: to avenge her adoptive father and earn back rights and dignity for her people.
Prince Navin has always felt like an outcast. Second in line for the throne, he has never been close to his grandmother, Queen Bhairavi of Jwala. When a night out drinking with friends leads to his capture by the infamous Shadow Clan, Navin schemes to befriend Roshan and use her as a means to escape. His ploy, however, brings Navin closer to the corruption and poverty at the heart of Roshan’s province, raising questions about its governor and Navin’s own family.
To further complicate things, the closer Roshan and Navin get, the harder it becomes to fight their growing attraction. But how can they trust each other when the world as they know it starts to fall apart?
Set in a magical world inspired by the badlands of 17th century India, this standalone epic fantasy novel by Tanaz Bhathena is packed with political tensions, dangerous schemes, and swoon-worthy romance that asks the age old question: can love conquer all?
©2023 Tanaz Bhathena (P)2023 Penguin Teen CanadaWhat the critics say
"An absolute page-turner. Perfect for fans of swoon-worthy romance against a backdrop of rich epic fantasy." —Susan Dennard, New York Times–bestselling author of the Witchlands series
"A story that will keep you helplessly turning the page." —C. S. Pacat, New York Times–bestselling author of Dark Rise and The Captive Prince trilogy
"With its deep-dive world-building, complex characters, and energetic storyline, Of Light and Shadow delivers a ragingly good read. Come for the luscious, historically inspired setting and stay for the pitch-perfect emotional journey of Roshan and Navin." —Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy and Soulswift