Burn the Sea - Culturally Rich and Immersive experience

 This spectacular, stunning and culturally immersive experience of a book is a MUST READ!

Mona Tewari has seamlessly woven mythology, history and the beauty of South Asian religion, food and just plain old flavor. She brings to life the coastal lands, the spices and agriculture that govern the prosperity of a port kingdom. The nuances of managing rumors, political maneouvering and scholarship amongst the royalty are all built into the texture of the story.
The throwback to the young Abbakka and her conversations with the sage Matanta are sheer brilliance - the statecraft, responsibility and gender biases are all lushly embedded into the warm monsoon driven tale. Filled with familial bonds, miscommunication and a wonderfully driven heroine who refuses to bow down to evil machinations and her undying wish to be Queen of Ullal is just so satisfying! Her bonds and distrusts and her wilful non compliance are the stuff of legend!!
I cannot wait for more form the pen of Mona Tewari and my question to Matanta would be when will the sequel be coming out?
My eternal gratitude to Bindery Books and Netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy this ARC!