The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala is a new amazing YA fantasy trilogy that has me so excited. This book isn’t even out until April, but I am so pumped to get into this world. The cover is striking and the concept is one that I haven’t heard of before. A story inspired by ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology is really intriguing. The early reviews on Goodreads are calling it a cat and mouse game. Doesn’t it sound fantastic?
The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala
Title: The Tiger at MidnightAuthor: Swati Teerdhala
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Publication Date: April 23, 2019
A broken bond. A dying land. A cat-and-mouse game that can only end in bloodshed.
Esha is a legend, but no one knows. It’s only in the shadows that she moonlights as the Viper, the rebels’ highly skilled assassin. She’s devoted her life to avenging what she lost in the royal coup, and now she’s been tasked with her most important mission to date: taking down the ruthless General Hotha.
Kunal has been a soldier since childhood, training morning and night to uphold the power of King Vardaan. His uncle, the general, has ensured that Kunal never strays from the path—even as a part of Kunal longs to join the outside world, which has been growing only more volatile.
Then Esha’s and Kunal’s paths cross—and an unimaginable chain of events unfolds. Both the Viper and the soldier think they’re calling the shots, but they’re not the only players moving the pieces. As the bonds that hold their land in order break down and the sins of the past meet the promise of a new future, both rebel and soldier must make unforgivable choices.
Drawing inspiration from ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology, the first book in Swati Teerdhala's debut fantasy trilogy captivates with electric romance, stunning action, and the fierce bonds that hold people together—and drive them apart.
Book Quotes: The Tiger at Midnight
It never failed to delight her, knowing that all these soldiers, these men, were terrified of her.
Never greet a tiger at midnight, for they are the manifestations of your past misdeeds.
About Swati Teerdhala
Swati Teerdhala is a storyteller and writer.
After graduating from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Finance and History, she tumbled into the marketing side of the technology industry. She’s passionate about many things, including how to make a proper cup of chai, the right ratio of curd-to-crust in a lemon tart, and diverse representation in the stories we tell.
She currently lives in New York City and can be found wandering the streets with a pen or camera in hand.
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This book is on my wishlist too. I love that it’s ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology. It sounds so amazing!
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I hope that we both love it! 🙂
It sounds absolutely fantastic! I’m intrigued, too, and I love anything with mythology involved. I hope you enjoy it!
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It is sure to be an amazing spring read! 🙂
Yes it does sound (and look) fantastic, I agree. Cat and mouse… indeed! Hope you to read it, hell, I hope I do, too! 🙂
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Ha! I hope that we both love it when we have the chance. 🙂
Cover looks intriguing. I hope you will enjoy your pick. Thanks for sharing.
My pick
Best wishes
Vi
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I can get into a good cat and mouse story!
Same! I look forward to it. 🙂
I can’t believe we are wishing for 2019 books already. Time sure does fly!
Sigh! I know, right?! 😉
This one is going on my TBR. I had seen this one around and just can’t get over how epic the synopsis sounds.
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Epic is a perfect word to describe this one! 🙂
This book sounds like it will be an interesting one!
I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
I’m liking this one and that cover is stunning.
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Love the Indian/ Hindu elements, and that’s an amazing cover!
I have this ARC! And yes, the cover’s what drew me to click on it!
Nice! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
I have this on my TBR too! Let’s hope we both love it! 😊
Same here! 😄