{"product_id":"the-spice-gate-a-fantasy-isbn-9780063266872","title":"The Spice Gate: A Fantasy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelve into this debut fantasy and journey through the Spice Gates as Amir, a young man born with the ability to travel between the eight kingdoms, unravels the power that keeps the world in balance, perfect for readers of Ken Liu’s Dandelion Dynasty, S.A. Chakraborty’s Daevabad Trilogy, and Andrea Stewart’s The Drowning Empire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe weight of spice is more than you know.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelics of a mysterious god, the Spice Gates connect the eight far-flung kingdoms, each separated by a distinct spice and only accessible by those born with a special mark. This is not a caste of distinction, though, but one of subjugation: Spice Carriers suffer the lashes of their masters, the weight of the spices they bear on their backs, and the jolting pain of the Gates themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmir is one such Spice Carrier, and he dreams of escaping his fate of being a mule for the rich who gorge themselves on spices like the addicted gluttons they are. More important than relieving his own pain, though, is saving his family, especially his brother, born like him with the unfortunate spice mark that designates him for a life of servitude. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut while Amir makes his plans for freedom, something stirs in the inhospitable spaces between the kingdoms. Fate has designs of its own for Amir, and he soon finds himself drawn into a conspiracy that could disrupt the delicate dynamics of the kingdoms forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe more Amir discovers truth and myth blurring, the more he realizes that his own schemes are insignificant compared to the machinations going on around him. Forced to chase after shadows with unlikely companions, searching for answers that he never even thought to question, Amir’s simple dream of slipping away transforms into a grand, Spice Gate–hopping adventure. Gods, assassins, throne-keepers, and slaves all have a vested interest in the spice trade, and Amir will have to decide—for the first time in his life—what kind of world he wants to live in…if the world survives at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Prashanth Srivatsa's \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers on a spellbinding journey with Amir, a young Spice Carrier burdened yet ennobled by his unique ability to traverse the eight kingdoms through mystical gates. Srivatsa's storytelling prowess shines, balancing the bitter sting of subjugation with the sweet promise of freedom, making \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate\u003c\/em\u003e a must-read for fantasy aficionados.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaran Matharu, New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Rider\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sweeping, smart, and heartfelt tale that is perfect for readers who enjoy action-packed epic fantasy about family, survival, and the steadfast strength of the oppressed.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Taking us on an unforgettable voyage through a magically crafted world, Prashanth Srivatsa's \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate \u003c\/em\u003eis a story about power and the resistance to it, garnished with a seasoning of spice. A unique new voice in South Asian fantasy.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGautam Bhatia, author of The Wall and The Horizon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sprawling, epic adventure, \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate\u003c\/em\u003e by Prashanth Srivatsa reveals a world spilling over with danger and magic. There is so much wonder in this tale of secret kingdoms, pirates, gods, royals, faith and rebels. \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate \u003c\/em\u003eis a feast for the senses, and a breathtaking drama of plots and uprisings, love and resilience, but its golden heart is one man's struggle to provide a better life for his family, and the solidarity of people who have hope for their future and care for each other.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHannah Kaner, bestselling author of GODKILLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate \u003c\/em\u003eis a book a reader can fall into, infused with lush surroundings, memorable characters, and sensory delights. Turning the pages uncovers a treasure trove of mysteries, secrets, and a world on the brink of an extraordinary change.“  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A magnificent feast of a world.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Srivatsa has created such an immersive and intricately-layered world, and an equally intricately-layered character: Amir is very much the quiet hero who grows into his own strengths over the course of his story—and what a story! I think a lot of epic fantasy fans—particularly fans of RR Virdi--will really enjoy this one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rich, complex worldbuilding, ambitious scale and characters you'll cherish. A bold, original step forward for South Asia-inspired epic fantasy. I loved \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate!\u003c\/em\u003e” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamit Basu, author of The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate\u003c\/em\u003e is a grand epic fantasy with a fiery core of rage against injustice. This is a book you can taste, where flavour itself is a kind of magic, but also symbolic of power, trade, and violence. A critique of caste, religion, and hierarchy and the way they constrain our lives and imaginations, that takes us through the gamut of forms of resistance, from art to exile to rebellion, and reminds us: sometimes you have to rise up not only against the priests but their gods.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVajra Chandrasekera, author of The Saint of Bright Doors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An exotic adventure filled with adventure, humanity, and otherworldly gods. I enjoyed the many fragrances and flavors of magic in \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Gate\u003c\/em\u003e!”  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Srivatsa explores class discrimination in his lush and ambitious debut. . . [His] worldbuilding is complex, captivating, and original. The result is a masterful fantasy epic bursting with flavor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890899022053,"sku":"NP9780063266872","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063266872.jpg?v=1730234303","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-spice-gate-a-fantasy-isbn-9780063266872","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}