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LAKSHMI: PART I: SHE IS NOBODY'S MORAL CENTER.
Every story begins somewhere, and before the Seventh Heaven, there was Paradise.
Set in 1993, this tantalizing prequel plunges into the tumultuous life of Lakshmi Elizabeth Abadi, mother of Kimberly Abadi. Amidst the shadows of her past, Lakshmi encounters Andras, an ancient, dangerously enigmatic deity irresistibly drawn to her. As their worlds collide, dark secrets and intense passions emerge, forging a bond that defies the boundaries of fate. What drove her to flee with Andras? Was it destiny, or something far more twisted?
Uncover the haunting journey that started it all, where love and danger intertwine in a dance as old as time. Prepare to be seduced by a tale of forbidden desire, rage, revenge, and passion in a dark romance that will leave you breathless and craving more.
Set in 1993, this tantalizing prequel plunges into the tumultuous life of Lakshmi Elizabeth Abadi, mother of Kimberly Abadi. Amidst the shadows of her past, Lakshmi encounters Andras, an ancient, dangerously enigmatic deity irresistibly drawn to her. As their worlds collide, dark secrets and intense passions emerge, forging a bond that defies the boundaries of fate. What drove her to flee with Andras? Was it destiny, or something far more twisted?
Uncover the haunting journey that started it all, where love and danger intertwine in a dance as old as time. Prepare to be seduced by a tale of forbidden desire, rage, revenge, and passion in a dark romance that will leave you breathless and craving more.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2024
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October 20, 2025
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I don’t think I get it. I don’t tend to like stories that aren’t linear unless there is a reason for it and while is chronological over a period of time it felt like going in circles. I still can’t tell if the fmc was lying to herself or if the author had a hard time making her thoughts and actions line up. It felt like so many threads were pulled and none of them got resolved. The parts that felt like a dream or some kind of alternate reality made things even more confusing. And I didn’t understand any of the relationship dynamics. I’m going to see if things get more clear in the next one but if it takes me as long to read it as this one or if the same issue continue. I’m probably just going to skip to the main story cause this felt like reading someone’s journey where they recounted moment with now real rhythm or reason for when it skipped from one part to the next.
I don’t think I get it. I don’t tend to like stories that aren’t linear unless there is a reason for it and while is chronological over a period of time it felt like going in circles. I still can’t tell if the fmc was lying to herself or if the author had a hard time making her thoughts and actions line up. It felt like so many threads were pulled and none of them got resolved. The parts that felt like a dream or some kind of alternate reality made things even more confusing. And I didn’t understand any of the relationship dynamics. I’m going to see if things get more clear in the next one but if it takes me as long to read it as this one or if the same issue continue. I’m probably just going to skip to the main story cause this felt like reading someone’s journey where they recounted moment with now real rhythm or reason for when it skipped from one part to the next.
June 27, 2025
Lakshmi is a nonstop whirlwind of ancient power and feminine rage. Author Emmanuel E. Ossai weaves surprising twists throughout this dark fantasy tale with horror and romance elements. This book has a thick plot surrounding an unexplained death, societal expectations, mysterious visions, and otherwordly entities. The well-rounded characters, an interesting magic system, and the stunningly vivid imagery had me engrossed. Lakshmi was so difficult to put down, and I can't even wait to read the next in the series!
June 1, 2025
Excellent read!
I was completely drawn into Lakshmi's story. You've got a young BIPOC girl growing up in a mostly white neighborhood who suddenly finds herself with magic powers just when the rage is nearly too much. Plus a beautiful slow burn romance with only guy who gets her and lotsa of mystery, magic, demons, and douchebags along the way. I definitely want to see what happens next.
I was completely drawn into Lakshmi's story. You've got a young BIPOC girl growing up in a mostly white neighborhood who suddenly finds herself with magic powers just when the rage is nearly too much. Plus a beautiful slow burn romance with only guy who gets her and lotsa of mystery, magic, demons, and douchebags along the way. I definitely want to see what happens next.
February 24, 2025
This series is absolutely thrilling and full of well rounded characters. Such talent from a young author. Can’t wait to see how you develop further and embolden other characters in future books and more.
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