Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sisters of the Snake | 2021 | Sarena Nanua | Buy |
| 2 | Daughters of the Dawn | 2022 | Sarena Nanua | Buy |
Ria and Rani is a two-book young adult fantasy series co-written by Sarena and Sasha Nanua. Sisters of the Snake (2021) introduces twin sisters separated at birth, one raised as a princess and the other as a thief. When their paths cross, they must navigate each other’s worlds before coming together to face a threat to their kingdom. Daughters of the Dawn (2022) continues their story with higher stakes.
The South Asian-inspired setting distinguishes the series from the European-flavored fantasy that still dominates YA shelves. The Nanua sisters bring cultural specificity to the world-building, from the magic system to the political structures. The twin-swap premise provides built-in tension and humor as each sister struggles to pass in the other’s world.