Dual

Dispatches from Upstairs #1

by Sara Ruch

After enduring several traumatic events including the loss of her core identity, Naoma Bhatt is trying her best to move forward with her new life. But when two gods overdose on a mysterious and deadly venom at the biggest event of the decade, the High Order offers her an opportunity to play the hero instead of the victim. Does she have what it takes to see the mission through, despite the voice in her head?

Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2023

About the author

Hi! I'm Sara Ruch. It rhymes with book. How convenient. ;) I started out in the world of non-fiction, writing freelance articles for Organic Gardening and PHS magazine. A career highlight for me was an activity packet that was distributed in children's Easter baskets at the White House.

These were satisfying endeavors, but I always dreamed of a day when I could craft my own stories. I'm excited to share my fictional debut series, Dispatches from Upstairs, with you. It's a blending of what I love most as a reader: world building, epic tales, supernatural beings, myths and religions, mysteries, relatable characters, and most especially, beautiful romance. All these things came together in a way that I'm proud of, and I hope you love it!

Reviews

[Dee Dasher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story. A total page turner, clever and just a whole lot of steamy fun! Very much looking forward to the next book in the series!!!

[Tree · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it!! I adore urban fantasy & books that incorporate mythology into our world are just so wonderfully unique. That mixed in with building mystery & romance makes this such a fun book that I couldn’t put down. I love the characters & the detail the author took in creating them. I can’t wait for book 2!!

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Why did it take me so long to read this!? Sara Ruch is a natural storyteller and I was so quickly sucked into this story. It’s faced paced, fun, and has all the right ingredients for a new favorite! I absolutely loved the romance element and I felt that there were so many little details Ruch managed to weave perfectly into this narrative *chefs kiss.* You’ll want to read this one.

[Lea · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars....I found this one on one of my free book sites and it's been hanging out on my kindle for a good while and finally decided to read it. It's the first in a trilogy I believe and I enjoyed it. I liked the premise that gods can come down to earth and wear mortal suits for a while. I liked the characters and the storyline. I will probably continue on with the series especially since it left me on a cliffhanger! This story had gods/goddesses, poisoning, secrets, heartache, love, loss, mystery a little spice at the end and a cliffhanger. It was a short read but intriguing.

[Meredith Koons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put it down! Great page turner.

[Marta Brewer · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not my cup of tea.