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ASHA of the Air

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Description

In a city levitating among the clouds, a translator of ancient languages casts his mind down to the surface of a long uninhabited earth and six thousand years into the past to tell the tale of Asha, a possibly mythical, possibly factual princess, or Raajakumaaree in the language of her era. Asha's life of beauty and privilege, the compensation for marriage to an abusive merchant prince, ultimately sets her on an epic yaatra, a trek of body and mind, to seek self-knowledge. Along the way she must imagine a path beyond the totality of her past mistakes--before hope itself comes to an end. A novel of fantasy, spiritual exploration, and adventure, Asha Of The Air interweaves European chivalric tradition with the mysticism of South Asia's sacred texts to craft an immersive world where legend and science, history and myth come together in a tale of intense emotionality. Asha's story is that of a young woman trying to conceive a new female archetype for herself, one that transcends the norms of gender and wedlock while still embracing all the rightful powers of femininity. It is strikingly relevant to the way that today we are renegotiating the balance of power between the sexes and learning how to reconcile the urge to dominate with the need to love.

Product Details

PublisherNotable Publishing
Publish DateApril 26, 2022
Pages228
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781735853529
Dimensions9.1 X 7.0 X 0.9 inches | 1.1 pounds
BISAC Categories: Fantasy, Popular Fiction

About the Author

John Huddles is a screenwriter, film director, and novelist. His writing career began as editor-in-chief of Brown University's student magazine, and as one of Brown's first-ever Undergraduate Writing Fellows. He is also a graduate of the Johns Hopkins Nitze School Of Advanced International Studies and the American Film Institute Conservatory. His debut novel, the kids' sci-fi/adventure story, Boon On The Moon, extended his love of sci-fi/fantasy from storytelling for the screen to the page. With Asha Of The Air, John shifts into sci-fi/fantasy for an adult readership, in a novel that weaves together European chivalric legend and India's sacred texts for a mythological diptych of past and future.

Reviews

Foreword Indies 2022 Silver Medal Winner - Adult Fiction - Fantasy
"A rich, dreamy tale that's infused with spirituality...immersive and beautiful--a tragic romance that will appeal to lovers of diverse, original storytelling." --Kirkus Reviews(starred review)


"Review and Feature of the new book with following pulled quote for review: "John Huddles' new novel, Asha of the Air, is a master class in fantasy worldbuilding, full of archetype-disrupting men and women, and thumping with relevance for today's world." -Cortis.com (US-Based Lifestyle Magazine)
"The enriching imagery, deep foundations of culture and thought-provoking symbolism are all in tune with the plot and South Asia itself. Highly emotive, poetic, and thought-provoking read, this novel is a truly captivating experience for bookworms everywhere." - DESIblitz (UK's Largest Online Asian Publication)
"Asha of the Air's inventive mythmaking stands out thanks to its elegant, sophisticated storytelling....equal parts magical adventure and spiritual inquiry... an original mythology all its own." --Foreword Reviews
"A dreamy fable of love, betrayal, and one woman's journey of self-discovery, overflowing with mythic elements. Huddles's writing reads like a dreamlike poem, and this thoughtful take on growing into oneself will resonate with fans of intricate poetic worldbuilding." --Publishers Weekly

"Truly unique... like nothing I've ever read before...poetic and highly emotive...a highly original new narrative that carries many transcendent messages to its readers...a deeply thought-provoking fantasy read." -- K.C. Finn, Readers Favorite, USA Today and Amazon best-selling author
"With a story drenched deep in lore and myth, Huddles incorporates a delicious blend of Western and South Asian influences to create something that not only feels authentic and unique but also thoroughly entertaining." --Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite Review

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