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*A BookRiot Must-Read South Asian Book of 2022*She grew up battling the monsters that live in the black seas, but it couldn't prepare her to face the cunning cruelty of the ruling elite.Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fable, this South Asian-inspired fantasy is a gripping debut about the power of the elite, the price of glory, and one girl's chance to change it all.Sixteen-year-old Koral and her older brother Emrik risk their lives each day to capture the monstrous maristags that live in the black seas around their island. They have to, or else their family will starve.In an oceanic world swarming with vicious beasts, the Landers -- the ruling elite, have indentured Koral's family to provide the maristags for the Glory Race, a deadly chariot tournament reserved for the upper class.
About the Author
Tanvi Berwah is a South Asian writer who grew up wanting to touch the stars and reach back in time. Her debut YA novel MONSTERS BORN AND MADE, a book that has something to say and isn't afraid to say it to your face () , is out now. She graduated from the University of Delhi with a Bachelor's and Master's in Literature of English, and always found ways to fit in and in her academic life. A history and space enthusiast, she would've loved to be an astronomer, had her lack of mathematical skills allowed it. Find her at , or on and
