Illumicrate
Fantasy
Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel Full Box (Illumicrate 'Magical Bonds' exclusive)
$38.00
About the product
A powerful reimagining of the story of Ganga, goddess of the river, and her doomed mortal son, from Vaishnavi Patel, author of the instant New York Times bestseller Kaikeyi.
A mother and a son. A goddess and a prince. A curse and an oath. A river whose course will change the fate of the world.
Ganga, joyful goddess of the river, serves as caretaker to the mischievous godlings who roam her banks. But when their antics incur the wrath of a powerful sage, Ganga is cursed to become mortal, bound to her human form until she fulfils the obligations of the curse.
Though she knows nothing of mortal life, Ganga weds King Shantanu and becomes a queen, determined to regain her freedom no matter the cost. But in a cruel turn of fate, just as she is freed of her binding, she is forced to leave her infant son behind.
Her son, prince Devavrata, unwittingly carries the legacy of Ganga's curse. And when he makes an oath that he will never claim his father's throne, he sets in motion a chain of events that will end in a terrible and tragic war.
As the years unfold, Ganga and Devavrata are drawn together again and again, each confluence another step on a path that has been written in the stars, in this deeply moving and masterful tale of duty, destiny, and the unwavering bond between mother and son.
Our Illumicrate Exclusive edition is a Royal hardback and features:
- An exclusive cover (from the publisher)
- Foil embossing on the hardback (by @chattynora)
- Digitally printed foredge (by @chattynora); block sprayed top & bottom edge
- Illustrated endpapers (by @zookie_art)
- Bound-in author letter
- Digitally signed by the author
- Adult fantasy standalone
- Hindu philosophy and practice; celibate and implied asexual-spectrum male character
Items included in the full box option:
- Honor Bound mug inspired by Fourth Wing, with artwork by RosieThorns88
- Shadowforged book organiser inspired by The Hurricane Wars, designed by Fen Inkwright
- Storybook setting magnet: Buckkeep insipired by The Realm of the Elderlings, designed by Chloe Hughes
- Elven Tribe food clips inspired by Faebound, designed by Dani Lin
Photo credit: aaliyahsbookshelf._
Vaishnavi Patel, author of the instant New York Times bestseller Kaikeyi
About the Author
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- SRShamla R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars23 hours agoA Beautifully Curated Box with Exceptional Presentation
I was truly delighted with this full box and the care that went into every detail. The special edition of Goddess of the River is absolutely stunning, with beautiful artwork and premium finishing touches that make it feel truly collectible. The accompanying items were thoughtfully chosen and complemented the theme perfectly. From the moment I opened the box, it felt like a magical and immersive experience. A wonderful addition to my shelves.
- KHKathryn H.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agoThis box has some beautiful
This box has some beautiful items in it. Who doesn't want a fourth wing mug, I use the food bag clips daily. The book bag is so pretty and keeps my books looking cute in my caddy stand. Thr River Goddess book is absolutely stunning. And the magnets are kinda cool. Rebought this box to gift some items to a friend.
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