The Ivory Key, Akshaya Raman
The Ivory Key, Akshaya Raman
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The Ivory Key

Author: Akshaya Raman

Narrator: Dilshad Vadsaria, Anushka Rani, Ariyan Kassam, Behzad Dabu

Unabridged: 11 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Clarion Books

Published: 01/04/2022


Synopsis

In this epic YA fantasy debut, magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must find a new source before their country is swallowed by invading forces. The first in an Indian-inspired duology that’s perfect for fans of There Will Come a Darkness, The Gilded Wolves, and We Hunt the Flame.Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya may be siblings, but they've never been close or even liked each other that much. Torn apart by the different paths their lives have taken, only one thing can bring them back together: the search for the Ivory Key, a thing of legend that will lead the way to a new source of magic.Magic is Ashoka's biggest export and the only thing standing between them and war with the neighboring kingdoms—as long as their enemies don't find out that the magic mines are nearly depleted.The siblings all have something to gain from finding the Ivory Key, and even more to lose if they don't. For Vira, the Ivory Key is the only way to live up to the legacy of her mother, the beloved former maharani. Ronak plans to get out of his impending political marriage by selling the Ivory Key to the highest bidder. Kaleb has been falsely accused of assassinating the former maharani, and this is the only way to clear his name. And Riya needs to prove her loyalty to the Ravens, the group of rebels that wants to take control away from the maharani and give it to the people.With each sibling harboring secrets and conflicting agendas, figuring out a way to work together may be the most difficult task of all. And in a quest this dangerous, working together is the only way to survive.

About Akshaya Raman

Akshaya Raman is a Tamil American writer born in Chennai and raised in the Bay Area. She fell in love with writing when she wrote her first story at the age of ten. Though she graduated from UC Davis with a degree in biology, she gave up pursuing a career in science to write books. She lives in California with an actual scaredy cat, and in her free time, she enjoys baking, traveling, and watching too much reality TV. You can find her on Instagram @akshraman.


Reviews

Goodreads review by gauri on December 12, 2021

after looking forward to an indian inspired ya fantasy, i really hate that i didn't like this better. my main issue is that there's not a lot happening in the story. it didn't pick up until at least 60% when the quest finally starts and the end of the book becomes interesting. but by that time i'd l......more

Goodreads review by Patrice on August 01, 2020

I've read nearly every version of this book and it's fucking fantastic. Yes, she's also one of my best friends. But also, I read a ton of fantasy and this one of the best books I've ever read. The ANGST will kill you, get ready to meet these siblings who can't stand each other but also have to work......more

Goodreads review by Amy on July 28, 2022

4.5 stars Four siblings with secrets. A kingdom built on magic now struggling desperately to maintain itself. A whispered myth about an Ivory Key that can fix each sibling's problems—for four different reasons. Drama. Intrigue. Familial complexities. This was a fantastic debut. Concept: ★★★★ Plot/Paci......more

Goodreads review by Avani ✨ on February 03, 2022

The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman, the first book in the debut duology by the author. The Book is a Desi fantasy set in the Indian culture and I was reallllyyyy looking forward to reading the book. Set in the kingdom and lands of Ashoka. Vira, Riya, Ronak and Kaleb - the four siblings who have to find t......more