{"product_id":"9781399609920-city-of-jackals","title":"City of Jackals","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn action-packed epic fantasy, sequel to KAVITHRI – perfect for fans of R.F. Kuang and FULL METAL ALCHEMIST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroducing the incredible sequel to \u003ci\u003eKavithri\u003c\/i\u003e, a hard-boiled fantasy filled with mobsters, necromancers and bone-crunching battles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe searing sequel to \u003ci\u003eKavithri, \u003c\/i\u003ean empowering and epic fantasy from Aman J. Bedi.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is one of the best sequels I've had the privilege of reading in a long time!' \u003c\/b\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA warrior with a debt. A gangster with a secret. A confrontation waiting to happen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKavi's people were once warriors who acted as the vanguard to an imperial invasion. Now, they drive steam rickshaws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when the most dangerous gang in the city takes control of the Imperial Rickshaw Company, Kavi's people are cast out again, and Kavi is forced to work for the gang as a low-level enforcer. Her only hope lies in the annual Blade and Warlock tournament at the Vagola - the prize money from which will buy back the company and her people's future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the shadow of the Kraelish Empire still hangs over the city, and as conspiracies unfold on the Raayan border and dark truths come to the surface, Kavi finds an insidious new desire slither its way into her heart. One that she cannot ignore. One that will leave blood flowing through the gutters of her city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVengeance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCity of Jackals \u003c\/i\u003eis the blockbuster sequel to \u003ci\u003eKavithri \u003c\/i\u003eand second book in the Ghosts of Ethuran series from critically acclaimed talent Aman J. Bedi. A South Asian epic, filled with necromancers, djinn and explosive, high-stakes action - perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eJade City\u003c\/i\u003e by Fonda Lee and \u003ci\u003eThe Poppy War \u003c\/i\u003eby R.F. 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I personally enjoyed [it] so much because of the parallels and similarities of this world to my culture, but also because of the characterization of the \u003cb\u003etour-de-force \u003c\/b\u003ethat is Kavithri' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI appreciated the rich Indian inspired world \u003c\/b\u003ethat has accurate depiction of poverty, oppression, raw portraits of colonialism and caste system . a diverse, \u003cb\u003epowerful and engaging\u003c\/b\u003e reading experience' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An \u003cb\u003eexplosive \u003c\/b\u003estory about a character fighting against a stacked deck; you will cheer for her' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'If you like your action \u003cb\u003egritty and frenetic\u003c\/b\u003e, and your world \u003cb\u003eexpansive and colorful\u003c\/b\u003e, a narrative that\u003cb\u003e takes no prisoners\u003c\/b\u003e, a story about oppression and colonialism but also about hope and redemption, then look no further' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eInsanely gritty, page turner\u003c\/b\u003e, Kavi is what Hollywood female led movies should be based on' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eIt was not predictable in any sense and kept me so gripped I could not put it down\u003c\/b\u003e' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eKavithri \u003c\/i\u003eis\u003cb\u003e gripping, raw and outrageous Indian-inspired steampunk fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e with brutal world and compassionate main character' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56403322929526,"sku":"9781399609920","price":9.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36623904.jpg?v=1760693123","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781399609920-city-of-jackals","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}