Letalis
by Rishika Porandla
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Pub Date 15 Aug 2022 | Archive Date 20 Sep 2022
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Description
"I find it simpler to believe that I've fallen under a curse. At least with this mentality, I can believe that what I must do to survive is fueled by something larger than me—something tragic and wicked that lays its anchor in my mind."
LETALIS is the alias of the weapon sheathed to her skin, but as tales in Solaris often go—power and human flesh cannot coexist without becoming one with each other. Ceres believes she's far from that outcome, however, not having experienced much of anything within the steady, monotonous fabric of her Sun District life. However, upon the arrival of familiar strangers, unfortunate realizations spur a sudden connection to a clandestine empire and force Ceres to assimilate into the dimension herself, bearing the moral fallout that accompanies it.
LETALIS is the story of one vengeful family's wrongdoings, and those they bring down with them in the process. Hand in hand with those just as lost as she finds herself to be, Ceres plunges into a catastrophe of betrayal and love—and the unfortunate tragedy of unconditional power.
Advance Praise
""I loved this book. I'm not normally a fantasy reader, but this kept me engaged throughout. The characters truly had me feeling what they were feeling, and I could vividly see everything you described, from characters, to fight scenes, to the markets.""
- Katlyn Strickland, Editor
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798843923075 |
| PRICE | US$2.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Peter T, Educator
I took a chance on this book, the cover and blurb intrigued me. And I’m glad I did. The story drew me in, wanting to understand and learn more about Ceres. She has grown up an orphan with a power she doesn’t fully understand, and which brings herself and others harm. When she manages to return to her own land things look brighter. But past history and tragic betrayal are never going to lead to a happy ending. Thank you to Rishika Porandla and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.
Rhea G, Bookseller
I enjoyed this novel, and upon reflection I think this is something I will often recommend to high schoolers. The writing is beautiful and executed well; it wasn’t too flowery, not too dramatic. I was genuinely surprised when I did research and found that Letalis was written by a teenager! Some triple-published adults can’t even write this well. I think with this novel especially, it is important to remember that its intended audience is high school students, so plot points that may seem cliche are actually ideal for this genre. For the author being so young, this was incredible!
Bookseller 1034779
for an author so young, Rishika clearly knows what she's doing, and I only see her going up from here. beautiful prose and yes, while it may seem cliche to some, her writing is intended for a teen audience. So I could definitely see this being a hit with fans of YA
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