Yakshini is a supernatural horror novel with elements of Indian mythology. This full-length novel tells the story of a girl named Meenakshi, growing up in a traditional Maharashtrian family, who notices the signs of an entity living within her. This entity starts to have a life of her own, and often breaks the bond of Meenakshi’s body to perform actions of her own — actions that have severe repercussions. Meenakshi’s battle is not only against the entity inside her but also the male-dominated society that she lives in, and often the two are at conflict.
Highly reviewed on Amazon and Goodreads, Yakshini has been acquired for a screen production. The story has grabbed the attention of readers and has provoked discussions on feminism.
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Blurb (as on the cover)
Halfway to the heavens, in a realm hidden by clouds, a divine beauty—a Yakshini—is facing a sentence for her folly.
Down on earth, a couple in Maharashtra is expecting their seventh child, and is performing a special yajna to fulfill their desires.
By a strange quirk of fate, these two distinctly different lives are soon to be intertwined.
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Fifteen-year-old Meenakshi is no ordinary girl. Blessed with celestial attributes, she has beauty that would rival a goddess’s, a unique communion with nature, and a supernatural being living inside her.
Even so, Meenakshi lives amongst men and eventually, the evil eye falls upon her. That’s when the Yakshini inside her awakens. As the Yakshini takes control, Meenakshi is catapulted into a world of passion and violence that even threatens her husband’s life.
Neil D’Silva’s Yakshini is a toe-curling, spine-tingling tale where mythology comes deliciously alive on the page. A world full of fantastic creatures and unforgettable characters, the book highlights the tussle of the supernatural and the human, sure to enchant readers of all ages.
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Review Snippets
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4.5 stars / 5: “Yakshini has a lot to take in. It is worth every penny spent.” — Lavender Orchids
4 stars / 5: “Well knit story, intricate and detailed characters and an intriguing tale kept me hooked to the book all the way till the end page.” — Nilesh Sharma
“Yakshini takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotions and horror – filled with supernatural elements.” — Bookish Kashish
5 stars / 5 stars: “This book is a huge entertainer. My eyes were literally glued till the end.” — Halo of Books
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