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The Cursed Gem
Time and time again, the past haunts the future. The relic which was believed to be lost in Mahabharat, rose from the ashes of war once again. What was supposed to be hidden as a royal secret, became the very reason for war. Ujjayni and Mahishmati, which were once cities of the same kingdom, ended up clashing against each other all because of it. A single gem changed Bharatvarsh forever.
The information buried in the war is brought back in the form of a boy, looking to find his father. While the boy searches for truth, greed rises among the kingdoms as their so-called peace is brought to an end. The curse continues.
The information buried in the war is brought back in the form of a boy, looking to find his father. While the boy searches for truth, greed rises among the kingdoms as their so-called peace is brought to an end. The curse continues.
365 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2022
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March 30, 2026
Just finished it and I genuinely feel like I’ve stepped out of another world
I’ve loved this trilogy from the beginning, but this final part just hits differently. Set in a world inspired by the aftermath of the Mahabharata, where kingdoms like Ujjayni and Mahishmati clash over a powerful, mysterious relic, the story beautifully blends mythology with imagination in a way that feels both grand and believable. 
What truly stayed with me is how every single page feels alive. The characters aren’t just written they breathe, they struggle, they question and the conversations feel so real that you forget it’s fiction.
The storytelling is so gripping that I couldn’t put it down and that’s exactly what so many readers say too, that the narrative is fast-paced, immersive, and filled with twists that keep you hooked till the end. 
And the climax? Absolutely larger than life. The kind that gives you goosebumps and makes you pause just to take it all in.
But what I loved most is that lingering feeling.
That “I’m not done with this world yet” emotion.
Because this isn’t just a story about a cursed gem it’s about power, history, belief, and the way the past never really leaves us.
No spoilers, but if you love mythological fiction with depth, drama, and intensity… this trilogy is something you have to experience. And trust me, once you enter this world, you won’t want to leave.
I’ve loved this trilogy from the beginning, but this final part just hits differently. Set in a world inspired by the aftermath of the Mahabharata, where kingdoms like Ujjayni and Mahishmati clash over a powerful, mysterious relic, the story beautifully blends mythology with imagination in a way that feels both grand and believable. 
What truly stayed with me is how every single page feels alive. The characters aren’t just written they breathe, they struggle, they question and the conversations feel so real that you forget it’s fiction.
The storytelling is so gripping that I couldn’t put it down and that’s exactly what so many readers say too, that the narrative is fast-paced, immersive, and filled with twists that keep you hooked till the end. 
And the climax? Absolutely larger than life. The kind that gives you goosebumps and makes you pause just to take it all in.
But what I loved most is that lingering feeling.
That “I’m not done with this world yet” emotion.
Because this isn’t just a story about a cursed gem it’s about power, history, belief, and the way the past never really leaves us.
No spoilers, but if you love mythological fiction with depth, drama, and intensity… this trilogy is something you have to experience. And trust me, once you enter this world, you won’t want to leave.
July 15, 2023
Reasonable fiction with generous amount of bullshit
The author tried to create an alternate reality and.controversial counter points in the name of fiction while drawing very heavily from the Indian mythology. Throwing in a bunch of fictional characters and making an alternative mess of interpretation to widely popular Indian mythology has become very fashionable these days. Imagine if you pickup star wars or avenger series and make a wildly inappropriate innuendos and build a story, the copyright holders would kick your literacy butt all the way to court. Unfortunately, we can't do that with stupid fan fiction which leaches on to the body of Indian mythology.
The author tried to create an alternate reality and.controversial counter points in the name of fiction while drawing very heavily from the Indian mythology. Throwing in a bunch of fictional characters and making an alternative mess of interpretation to widely popular Indian mythology has become very fashionable these days. Imagine if you pickup star wars or avenger series and make a wildly inappropriate innuendos and build a story, the copyright holders would kick your literacy butt all the way to court. Unfortunately, we can't do that with stupid fan fiction which leaches on to the body of Indian mythology.
January 9, 2025
I happened to get my hands on the ebook on Kindle, which was on Prime Reads, as I did not have the subscription of unlimited, I picked this for a free read.
The book starts on a good note, this has a background from Mahabharat. The story is majorly around Mahishmati and Ujjaini, the kingdoms once under known as Avanti and eventually got separated and divided into two kingdoms, due to difference in the ideology,
Kuru and Matsya are neighboring and supporting countries of Mahishmati, Ujjain has good terms with Magadh but not a complete trusted ally as generations ago, Avanthi has defeated Magadh to breaks its greater kingdom. So there is a lot of politics around the kingdom of Ujjain. In those unstable conditions, Ujjain kicks off a peace talk with Mahishmati, with a proposal of Cultural and wat skill competitions between the kingdoms where they can share each others cultures and get together better. So a schedule is set for both the events where Cultural event is held in Mahishmati and the was sports event in Ujjain. However behind all of this each king is playing their own cards in the disguise of the events.
Surya Pratap, the ex-commander in chief of Ujjain was labelled traitor and sent to far off prison, never to return again. His son Shiva, seeks the knowledge of his fathers whereabouts and reaches Guru Bhargava, who gives him some details and asks him to get trained under one is his disciples Kali. Shiva has a critical role in the book and is well developed character over time.
The rest of the story is about what are the plots and how each of the kingdom plays their gambits to achieve their motives. There is a constant reference to Ashwathama in the book, besides there is a bit of authors view on some of the aspects of Mahabharat, around Pandavas, Suyodhana, Kirshna in particular.
While there are some sensitive aspects of the history, I appreciate some of the justifications that author has put forth in this book. On the whole the story as it stands is good and worth reading, however some of the questions and aspects of the book are not completely acceptable. But end of the day this is a fiction story so considering that, I rate this book at 3.5. The story was a little lost in the middle and so there is a little fall in the rating.
The book starts on a good note, this has a background from Mahabharat. The story is majorly around Mahishmati and Ujjaini, the kingdoms once under known as Avanti and eventually got separated and divided into two kingdoms, due to difference in the ideology,
Kuru and Matsya are neighboring and supporting countries of Mahishmati, Ujjain has good terms with Magadh but not a complete trusted ally as generations ago, Avanthi has defeated Magadh to breaks its greater kingdom. So there is a lot of politics around the kingdom of Ujjain. In those unstable conditions, Ujjain kicks off a peace talk with Mahishmati, with a proposal of Cultural and wat skill competitions between the kingdoms where they can share each others cultures and get together better. So a schedule is set for both the events where Cultural event is held in Mahishmati and the was sports event in Ujjain. However behind all of this each king is playing their own cards in the disguise of the events.
Surya Pratap, the ex-commander in chief of Ujjain was labelled traitor and sent to far off prison, never to return again. His son Shiva, seeks the knowledge of his fathers whereabouts and reaches Guru Bhargava, who gives him some details and asks him to get trained under one is his disciples Kali. Shiva has a critical role in the book and is well developed character over time.
The rest of the story is about what are the plots and how each of the kingdom plays their gambits to achieve their motives. There is a constant reference to Ashwathama in the book, besides there is a bit of authors view on some of the aspects of Mahabharat, around Pandavas, Suyodhana, Kirshna in particular.
While there are some sensitive aspects of the history, I appreciate some of the justifications that author has put forth in this book. On the whole the story as it stands is good and worth reading, however some of the questions and aspects of the book are not completely acceptable. But end of the day this is a fiction story so considering that, I rate this book at 3.5. The story was a little lost in the middle and so there is a little fall in the rating.
June 24, 2022
Disappointing book! The story weaves around a lot of things n yet none of it seems complete.. Characters are given a start but they have no real weight..! A plot that is vague at best..!!
Disappointed with the purchase..
Disappointed with the purchase..
April 24, 2023
If you are someone who love reading mythology then it's for you. The story, the language, the characters, the ending everything is what a mythology reader needs. It's perfect and I'm definitely going to read the second part. Loved it. 💕
June 7, 2022
Quick bhiread
Good thriller, lots of divergent views in the book with a very unconventional approach of explaining
Quick read to pass time
Good thriller, lots of divergent views in the book with a very unconventional approach of explaining
Quick read to pass time
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