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Book Blurb:
In the ancient city of Ujjayani, the
planets align to decide the fate of two starcursed lovers. Born under the curse
of Mars, brilliant and beautiful Leelavati, daughter of the famed astronomer
Bhaskarya Acharya of Ujjayani, knows she can never wed. But when her childhood
playmate, the handsome and rich Rahul Nagarseth, returns from sea, their
attraction is rekindled under stormy monsoon skies. As Leela, forced by fate to
relinquish Rahul, tries to find solace in teaching at her fathers observatory,
a fleeting alignment of the stars is discovered that can help overcome her
curse. But Rahul is called away on a war to defend his kingdom. Can he return
in time or will she lose him forever to the will of the planets? Set in turbulent
twelfth century India, against the backdrop of the savage wars waged by
Muhammad of Ghor and his band of Turkis, Starcursed is a sweeping tale of
science, romance and adventure that will transport its readers to another
world.
My Review:
This was an interesting plot. Leelavati is cursed since the day she s born. Women of this time period were meant to marry, and to marry in their teen years. I was not shocked that her father was trying to find a way for her to get married. I liked Rahul, and was glad that he new her from their youth. He knew of the curse, and still talked to her. The astronomy in this book was my favorite part of the book. I enjoyed reading about Baba and Leelavati's relationship. He cared about her and her happiness, even if it caused him harm. The ending was good, and I never thought that Rahul had something up his sleeve. I am giving this book a 3/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.
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About the Author:
Nandini Bajpai grew up in New Delhi, India,
one of four sisters and many cousins, in a family that liked to read. Although
she dabbled in corporate finance, business analysis, and fostering shelter
animals, her first love is writing. Her novel Red Turban White Horse: My
Sister's Hurricane Wedding was published in 2013 by Scholastic India. She
lives in the Boston area with her husband, kids, their dog Yogi and cat Rakhan.
Author Links:
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Website: http://www.nandinibajpai.com/
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