Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vishakanya’s Choice | 2015 | Roshani Chokshi | N/A |
| 2 | Once More Upon a Time | 2020 | Roshani Chokshi | Buy |
Roshani Chokshi’s individually published short fiction includes two pieces that reflect her broader interests. The Vishakanya’s Choice (2015), an early work, draws on the myth of the vishakanya, or poison maiden, from Hindu tradition. Once More Upon a Time (2020) is a fairy tale novella that plays with familiar story structures.
Both pieces show Chokshi’s skill at working in shorter formats. Her novels are known for their elaborate prose and detailed worldbuilding, and these shorter works demonstrate that she can create the same mythological atmosphere in more compact form.