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The Garden of Delights
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"Lyrical, philosophical, empathetic... perfect for fans of Usman Malik and Gautam Bhatia."
In the city of Sirvassa, where petals are currency and flowers are magic, the Caretaker tends to the Garden of Delights. He imparts temporary magical abilities to the citizens of Sirvassa, while battling a curse of eternal old age. No Delight could uplift his curse, and so he must seek out a mythical figure. A god.
When a Delight allows a young girl an ability to change reality, the Caretaker believes he’s at the end of his search. But soon a magical rot takes root in his Garden, and the Caretaker must join forces with the girl and stop it from spreading.
Even as he battles a different rot that plagues Sirvassa, he learns that Delights are always a precursor to Sorrows.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.
In the city of Sirvassa, where petals are currency and flowers are magic, the Caretaker tends to the Garden of Delights. He imparts temporary magical abilities to the citizens of Sirvassa, while battling a curse of eternal old age. No Delight could uplift his curse, and so he must seek out a mythical figure. A god.
When a Delight allows a young girl an ability to change reality, the Caretaker believes he’s at the end of his search. But soon a magical rot takes root in his Garden, and the Caretaker must join forces with the girl and stop it from spreading.
Even as he battles a different rot that plagues Sirvassa, he learns that Delights are always a precursor to Sorrows.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.
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“I liked the story. The writing is very descriptive, often in a poetic(?) manner. Not sure if it might be too much for some people but I enjoyed it. The magic was interesting, but it felt a bit under-used. Not that the book was lacking magic, just the amount of magic seen relative to the depth of possibilities of the magic in this world... but there was plenty of magic and it worked well. The end fell just a little flat for me, but not bad. Couple twists that weren't shocking, maybe one thing that I didn't expect. Overall a pleasant read.”Rah
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“3.5 ⭐
Amal Singh's writing style is descriptive and immersive, painting a vivid picture of the garden and it's mystical energies. The author has used a language which is lyrical and engaging. Although during the first half of the book, the pace is quite slow and you have to wait until you get hooked into it.
The story takes place in the city of sirvassa, where the caretaker tends to the mystical garden of delights. The garden has the power to grant temporary magical abilities to the citizens of Sirvassa but the caretaker is cursed with eternal old age, and the garden's magic comes with a steep price.
The caretaker is a complex character but so is Iyana. Iyana is very intriguing character and her abilities will blow your mind!
And by the end you'll get the answers of all your questions making this a interesting read!”
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“"The Garden of Delights" by Amal Singh. It is a fantasy novel set in the city called Sirvassa, where petals are currency and flowers grant magical abilities. The story follows the Caretaker, cursed with eternal old age, and Iyena, a curious girl who moves to the city. Together, they navigate personal struggles and political conflicts threatening the city's magic.
The caretaker's stories seemed heart-wrenching. The book explores the themes of desire, loss, and sacrifice and adds a magical touch to the story. I liked the bonding between Iyena and Trehan. Overall, the story was beautiful and I highly recommend it to fantasy readers.”
About Amal Singh
Amal Singh is a writer from Mumbai, India. His short fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in Tor.com, Asimov's, Clarkesworld, and F&SF, among others. He is the author of 'The Garden of Delights' and was longlisted for the BSFA Award in 2021. His epic fantasy audio-drama is currently streaming on Audible.
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