14 likes, 4 comments - caraloughlinwrites on September 26, 2024: “Books of 2024: A Drop of Venom (Venom #1) by Sajni Patel (@sajnipatelbooks) Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2! Age Range: Young Adult Genre: Mythic Fantasy, Feminist Myth Retelling Reread or First Read: First Read Audiobook: Yes! TW: Fantasy Violence, Murder, SA, Period Misogyny, Disturbing Imagery A retelling of the Medusa and Perseus myth within a world inspired by Indian mythology? Sign me up! Manisha is a priestess who is secretly part of the Naga, a group being hunted down for allegedly being monsters. When tragedy befalls Manisha and she is left for dead, a power awakens in her to protect herself and others. What will happen when Pratyush, a famous monster slayer, is tasked to find this monstrous creature, not realizing that she is the woman that he loves? The world building is detailed and immense, and I cannot wait to discover more of it in the coming sequels. The main leads are captivating, and I felt so heartbroken over their struggles and personal tragedies. While I am still waiting for the comeuppance of some antagonists, there are some satisfying moments for those who hurt Manisha and Pratyush. If you enjoy myth retellings against the backdrop of other cultures, then I recommend this story/series and the audiobook narrated by Soneela Nankami (@soneela). Until the next book 📚 #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookreviewer #bookrecommendations #adropofvenom #rickriordanpresents #sajnipatel #retelling #medusa #perseus #indianmythology #naga #bookphoto #bookart #booklove”.