Force of Fire

By Sayantani DasGupta

Book #1 in the Kingdom Beyond, series

A demon must choose between power and loyalty in a battle against serpentine oppressors.

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368 pages· 68,061 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Pinki, a fierce young demon, struggles to control her fire-breathing while maintaining her status among rakkhosh resisters. When Sesha, the Serpentine Governor's son, offers her control over her powers in exchange for betraying her kind, Pinki faces a dilemma. To gain what she desires, she must protect the Moon Maiden, disguise herself as a human, and navigate a tricky family reunion. Will Pinki sacrifice her loyalty for power, or will she find a way to serve the greater good? Dive into a world of demons, serpents, and unexpected alliances.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta comes the story of a demon who must embrace her bad to serve the greater good.Pinki hails from a long line of rakkhosh resisters, demons who have spent years building interspecies relationships, working together to achieve their goal of overthrowing the snakey oppressors and taking back their rights. But she has more important things to worry about, like maintaining her status as fiercest rakkhosh in her class and looking after her little cousins. There is also the teeny tiny detail of not yet being able to control her fire breathing and accidentally burning up school property.Then Sesha, the charming son of the Serpentine Governor, calls on Pinki for help in defeating the resistance, promising to give her what she most desires in return – the ability to control her fire. First she’ll have to protect the Moon Maiden, pretend to be a human (ick), and survive a family reunion. But it’s all worth it for the control of her powers . . . right?

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