A young woman on the run from her fate must face her past to save her future. This fierce fantasy of blended cultures is the perfect read for fans of For She is Wrath, We Hunt the Flame and Children of Blood and Bone.

When she bleeds, the Kingdom falls.

At five years old, Nisha was selected to be the Mortal Goddess – a vessel for the great Goddess Shantavi. But on her twelfth birthday, Nisha escaped the temple before she could be sacrificed at the hands of the Immortal King.

Now the Kingdom searches for its new Mortal Goddess and their eye has fallen on Ratna, the only family Nisha has left.

Helped by a Golden Eagle Warrior and the only boy she has ever loved, Nisha must learn to embrace her power in order to liberate her people.

It’s time to take the Kingdom back.

'With immersive worldbuilding and a heroine that burns off the page - this is YA at its most powerful' Annaliese Avery, author of The Wycherleys

'Bold, defiant and adventurous' Sebastien Castell, author of the Court of Shadows series

'This is a gorgeous, gripping adventure, and a vivid exploration of power and control, myth, storytelling, and magic. Both tender and angry, Blood of Gods and Girls immerses you in its richly imagined world and doesn't let go' Sarah Brooks, author of The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands

‘A thought-provoking feminist fantasy set within a richly developed, immersive world. Brave, brilliant and beautifully written, Nisha and the Mortal Goddess stayed with me long after I turned the last page’ A J Clack, author of Lie or Die

'Brimming over with myth and magic' Charlotte Bond, author of The Fireborne Blade

Katja Kaine's debut is vivid, thought provoking and powerful. Five shining stars. Sue Cunningham, author of Cloud Nine

'A beautifully written, fierce and intoxicating tale that explores the irresistible cost of becoming more than mortal. I enjoyed every minute' CL Miller, author of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

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