The Archer at Dawn by Swati Teerdhala

The Archer at Dawn by Swati Teerdhala

Romantic intrigue and electric action fill the gripping sequel to The Tiger at Midnight, a world inspired by ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology. Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Victoria Aveyard.

A stolen throne. A lost princess. A rescue mission to take back what's theirs.

For Kunal and Esha, finally working together as rebels, the upcoming Sun Mela provides the perfect guise for infiltrating King Vardaan's vicious court. Kunal returns to his role as dedicated soldier, while Esha uses her new role as adviser to Prince Harun to seek allies for their rebel cause. A radical plan is underfoot to rescue Jansa's long-lost Princess Reha--the key to the throne.

But amidst the Mela games and glittering festivities, much more dangerous forces lie in wait. With the rebel's entry into Vardaan's court, a match has been lit, and long-held secrets will force Kunal and Esha to reconsider their loyalties--to their countries and to each other.

Getting into the palace was the easy task; coming out together will be a battle for their lives. In book two of Swati Teerdhala's epic fantasy trilogy, a kingdom will fall, a new ruler will rise, and all will burn.

• Enemies to Allies to Lovers: He's a soldier, she's an assassin. Now they're forced to work together on a mission that will test their loyalties--and their resolve to stay apart.
• A World Inspired by Hindu Mythology: Immerse yourself in a richly detailed fantasy world of glittering festivals, ancient magic, and courtly danger based on Indian history.
• A High-Stakes Rescue Mission: Infiltrating King Vardaan's court was the easy part. The real challenge is rescuing the long-lost Princess Reha without getting caught.
• Shape-shifting Powers: As Kunal grapples with unpredictable new abilities, a dangerous secret about his bloodline threatens to unravel everything.

Swati Teerdhala is a natural storyteller. She fell into the marketing side of the technology sector after graduating from the University of Virginia with a BS in finance and a BA in history. She's passionate about a variety of topics, including how to brew a perfect cup of tea, the proper curd-to-crust ratio in a lemon tart, and varied representation in the stories we tell. Her debut novel is The Tiger at Midnight. She is now based in New York City.