When I read the backstory of how Alysha Rameera decided to write this novel, I knew it was important for this time.

Her astute observation of a Sri Lankan historical figure being chastised for coming into power in a ruthless way highlighted that if this figure had been male, he would have been feared if not respected but being female, Anula of Anuradhapura is villainized.

Rameera also mentioned that she thought that the gods/demons in Sri Lankan culture should also be revisited as those that are in power often tell the story and perhaps the motivations for demons that are cruelest should be explored as well.

Now, the stage is set for a richly textured tale with political intrigue, fantasy, romance and more in Her Soul for A Crown where we follow Anula on her quest for power to thwart the current raja and serve her people justly and Reeri, a cursed god, who wants to restore his kind as they make a bargain with each other to upend the world as we know it.

In a time where we are seeing Romantasy books being churned out before the trend ends, this novel is worth the purchase as it brings to light a story that otherwise has not been in the mainstream of storytelling and can support this author who no doubt has curiosity about many more topics I can't wait to be enlightened about.