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    The Tiger at Midnight
    The Tiger at Midnight
    The Tiger at Midnight
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    The Tiger at Midnight

    Written by Swati Teerdhala

    Narrated by Sneha Mathan

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    The first book in an epic heart-pounding fantasy trilogy inspired by ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Renée Ahdieh.

    * A Book Riot Most Anticipated Novel of 2019 * B&N Top 50 Most Anticipated Novels *

    A broken bond. A dying land. A cat-and-mouse game that can only end in bloodshed.

    Esha lost everything in the royal coup—and as the legendary rebel known as the Viper, she’s made the guilty pay. Now she’s been tasked with her most important mission to date: taking down the ruthless General Hotha.

    Kunal has been a soldier since childhood. His uncle, the general, has ensured that Kunal never strays from the path—even as a part of Kunal longs to join the outside world, which has only been growing more volatile.

    When Esha and Kunal’s paths cross one fated night, an impossible chain of events unfolds. Both the Viper and the soldier think they’re calling the shots, but they’re not the only players moving the pieces.

    As the bonds that hold their land in order break down and the sins of the past meet the promise of a new future, both the soldier and the rebel must decide where their loyalties lie: with the lives they’ve killed to hold on to or with the love that’s made them dream of something more.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKatherine Tegen Books
    Release dateApr 23, 2019
    ISBN9780062907929
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    Swati Teerdhala

    Swati Teerdhala is a storyteller at heart. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BS in finance and BA in history, she tumbled into the marketing side of the technology industry. She’s passionate about many things, including how to make a proper cup of tea, the right ratio of curd to crust in a lemon tart, and diverse representation in the stories we tell. The Tiger at Midnight is her debut novel. She currently lives in New York City. You can visit her online at www.swatiteerdhala.com.

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    • 5/5
      This was a truly enjoyable listen. I liked the slow burn pacing with bouts of excitement. I think this is a really good fit for readers that enjoy YA writing, but are over the melodrama and illogical decisions rampant in the genre.

      The author did a great job of revealing mysteries in a way that you could make educated guesses if you wanted to, but the hints were subtle enough that you can pass them over.

      I really liked the complex relationships and the varying loyalties-with excellent reasoning and told in ways that stayed true to the base characters.

      The setting was also lush and real, but not over explained. I’m not familiar with Indian culture, so a few of the clothing terms tripped me up, but there were enough context clues to keep going.

      I do plan to read the next one! Thank you for the great book!

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    • 5/5
      Loved the romance and adventure. Highly recommend if you like the enemies to lovers trope.
    • 5/5
      Good pace, exciting romance, good story world, overall enjoyed listening
    • 4/5
      In The Tiger at Midnight, first in a same-name trilogy by Swati Teerdhala, Esha, known as the Viper, sneaks into the Blood Fort, a major Jansan stronghold, and assassinates the feared General Hotha. Several elite soldiers are tasked with tracking down the Viper and returning the assassin for punishment. The reward is being named Commander of the Blood Fort. Kunal is one of the soldiers sent out to track Esha down, and he's more motivated than most- General Hotha was his uncle. Turned loose on his own, Kunal begins to see a different side to his country. Strife and poverty rule. The land withers, thanks to the slaughter of the Samyad ruling line. As he and Esha take turns capturing one another and escaping, Kunal realises he must decide which is more important-- loyalty to the usurper ruler, or loyalty to his country and its people. I adored this world, with its wealth of influence from Indian mythology (and Chinese, if I'm not too mistaken). The history of the two warring countries, with ruling lineages literally founded by deities, captured my imagination. A male Himyad from Dharka, and a female Samyad from Jansa are required to partake in a ritual to charge the magic that keeps the land healthy. With no Samyad female, the ritual can't be carried out, and the land and people suffer for it. This also reminded me of Celtic myths of the Fisher King, and the health of the land literally linked to the rulership. The verbal sniping between Kunal and Esha added an element of humour to the story. Neither Kunal or Esha seem like bad people. They've both been sheltered from life in different ways, and now they must reevaluate everything they thought they knew. For one of them, a surprising secret lies in their past and decides to rear its head at an inopportune time. I don't want to give it away, but I do hope it's explained more in the next book. I'm very curious because it seemed to come out of nowhere, and the unique gifts that accompany said secret don't seem to serve a useful purpose at the moment. I hope that changes because it's cool!Recommended for those who enjoy YA fantasy, fantasy, and books influenced by Indian mythology.***Many thanks to the authors/ publisher for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Reviewed via JBN Tours.
    • 4/5
      I am always interested in fantasy novels in a new setting, especially if the setting is realistic, and the characters are compelling. Esha is a young woman assassin, Kunal a young soldier sent to capture her after she is suspected of assassinating a powerful general. There is plenty of banter and flirting between the two young people, and, as usual for a young adult novel, plenty of sighs, worries about the future, and an inflated sense of the importance of their missions and times. The Hindu mythology and setting in an Indian landscape and culture attracted me to the book. I have read similar novels recently with a Chinese and Russian cultural background. The grammar and vocabulary are simple, and the pace is fast, so the 496 pages went by in about 12 hours. Commercial reviews:Esha lost everything in the royal coup-and as the legendary rebel known as the Viper, she's made the guilty pay. Now she's been tasked with her most important mission to date: taking down the ruthless General Hotha. Kunal has been a soldier since childhood. His uncle, the general, has ensured that Kunal never strays from the path-even as a part of Kunal longs to join the outside world, which has only been growing more volatile. A young warrior chases an assassin through jungles, towns, and wastelands in this vibrantly imagined South Indian-inspired trilogy opener by debut author Teerdhala. Esha, 17, the mythical Viper of Dharka, is sent to kill Gen. Setu Hotha of the kingdom of Jansa, while his nephew Kunal, 18, is one of four soldiers tasked with finding the mysterious Viper. The general is eliminated before Esha can strike--by someone who seeks to frame her--and she flees the Red Fort hoping to discover who seeks to blame her and why. Although Kunal catches Esha on several occasions, she continues to outsmart the softhearted soldier, and they gradually reveal close-held secrets and dreams to each other as their grudging respect for one another grows into something more. Everything is set against the backdrop of an ongoing drought in Jansa caused by the withdrawal of the gods' favor following the violent coup and usurpation of the Queen of Jansa 10 years ago.
    • 3/5
      This was a good book for a debut author. I gave it three stars because it just didn't leave me wanting enough to continue on with the series.
    • 3/5
      Why did it take 300 pages for the magic to be mentioned?
    • 3/5
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      I enjoyed this book but I don’t feel that it was particularly unique and it needs further developing. I feel the female assassin vs the opposing soldier has been done a lot (but in this telling the soldier is more than he seems). That being said however, I feel like the characters were engaging and likable but not fully fleshed out. We’re supposed to believe they are both badasses as they are reputed to be the top of their field but never really see them doing anything to support these claims. The story has few small twists and turns that keep it interesting and flowing. I also find the magical aspect intriguing and would like to better understand it. I do see potential and look forward to the next book.