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Aman J. Bedi
Aman J. Bedi is the author of Kavithri and City of Jackals. His writing focuses on fiction and explores urban settings and character-driven stories.
Kavithri
- Pages
- 448
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Kavithri is Aman J. Bedi's debut novel and the first book in the Ghosts of Ethuran series, an Indian-inspired grimdark progression fantasy shortlisted for the Aurealis Awards. It follows Kavi, a Taemu orphan from a people once feared as berserkers and now crushed to the bottom of a rigid, caste-like society, as she claws toward a secretive magic academy and the power to change her people's fate.
Set in a secondary world evoking early-20th-century colonial South Asia, the book pairs brutal, graphically rendered action with a coming-of-age arc about defiance, identity, and belonging. Bedi cites David Gemmell, Brandon Sanderson, and the manga of Takehiko Inoue and Kentaro Miura among his influences.
A strong pick for readers of The Poppy War and fans of grimdark and progression fantasy seeking a non-Western setting and a fierce underdog heroine.
Genres
Characters
Kavi (Kavithri)Protagonist
A Taemu orphan who has endured a lifetime of abuse and low status, driven by a stubborn dream of entering a secretive mage academy and lifting her oppressed people out of darkness.
Frequently asked questions
Is this book part of a series?
This novel is the first installment in a planned trilogy titled The Ghosts of Ethuran.
What were the author's primary creative influences for this story?
Aman J. Bedi has cited a diverse range of inspirations for the world and narrative, including the works of David Gemmell and Brandon Sanderson, as well as the manga and anime styles of Takehiko Inoue and Kentaro Miura.