Chitti Reads

Check out these recommendations if you’re new to fantasy or looking to escape reality. They helped me get into fantasy books. Title: Sound The Gong Author: Joan He Publisher:  Roaring Brook Press Released:   April 30, 2024 Series:   Kingdom of Three  (#2) Pages: 368 Book:  Amazon Description:  All her life, Zephyr has tried to rise above her humble origins as a no-name orphan. Now, she is a god in a warrior’s body and has never felt more powerless. The warlordess Xin Ren holds the Westlands, but her position is tenuous. In the north, the empress remains a puppet under Miasma’s thumb. In the south, the alliance with Cicada is in pieces. Fate has a winner in mind for the three kingdoms, but Zephyr has no intentions of respecting it. She will pay any price to see Ren succeed and make her enemies pay, especially the enigmatic Crow. What does do when she finds out the truth. . . Only the heavens know. Genres: Fantasy, YA, Romance, Retellings Title:   Go...

             Author: Kritika Rao Publication Date:  January 21, 2025 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: The Divine Dancers Duology, book 1 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Rating:  ★★★ ★★ Book Description:    In this sweeping crossover of romantic fantasy and Hindu mythology, acclaimed author Kritika H. Rao reimagines the famous tale of a celestial dancer tasked with seducing a human sage, but when she finds herself falling in love with her mark, she will be forced to choose between loyalty to her home and being true to herself—perfect for readers of   Daughter of the Moon Goddess ,   Kaikeyi , and   Circe . Across the mortal and immortal realms, celestial dancers known as apsaras are revered for their beauty, allure, and enchanting magic. But Meneka knows that is not all they are. Trained as a weapon—a warrior—Meneka despises leaving each of her marks in thrall to her potent illusions. With every seduction, Lord Indra, king o...

Ah, romance novels—the happiest escape that lights up our hearts and sparks our imaginations. Their delightful characters and engaging storylines take us to worlds filled with passion and whimsy. But what drives our fascination with these love stories? Research shows there are solid reasons behind our passion for romance novels, and we will explore them in this post. So whether you’re reading on an e-reader or flipping through the pages of a well-loved paperback, know that indulging in romance is a rewarding experience! Featuring romance novel Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter The Emotional Rollercoaster Let’s start with the emotional connection. Romance novels excel at evoking emotions like happiness, longing, and even heartache. Neuroscientists have found that reading romantic stories activates the brain's reward center, releasing dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter. Picture this: after a tiring day, you settle into your favourite chair with a delightful romance book....