Vaishnavi Patel books

Vaishnavi Patel is an author of mythological fantasy novels that retell stories from Hindu epics through the perspectives of women who were sidelined in the original texts.
Author · Fantasy · Historical Fantasy · Mythological Fiction

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Kaikeyi 2022 Buy
Goddess of the River 2024 Buy
Ten Incarnations of Rebellion 2025 Buy
We Dance Upon Demons 2026 Buy

Vaishnavi Patel writes fantasy novels that reimagine stories from Hindu mythology. Her debut, Kaikeyi (2022), retells the Ramayana from the perspective of Queen Kaikeyi, who is traditionally portrayed as the stepmother responsible for Prince Rama’s exile. Patel recasts her as a woman with her own ambitions, powers, and reasons, giving voice to a character who rarely gets to speak for herself in the original epic.

Goddess of the River (2024) continues Patel’s approach of centering women from Hindu mythology, while Ten Incarnations of Rebellion (2025) and We Dance Upon Demons (2026) expand her body of work in mythological fantasy. Her novels appeal to readers who enjoy authors like Madeline Miller and Circe, but with a focus on South Asian rather than Greco-Roman myths.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Vaishnavi Patel written?

Vaishnavi Patel has written four books in one series.

What was Vaishnavi Patel's first book?

Vaishnavi Patel’s first book is Kaikeyi, published in 2022.

What myths does Vaishnavi Patel draw from?

Patel draws primarily from Hindu mythology and the great Indian epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Her debut novel Kaikeyi retells the Ramayana from the perspective of the queen traditionally cast as the villain, and her subsequent books continue to reframe mythological narratives.

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