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The Devourers by Indra Das

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... mythology woven into fantasy and identity?

The Tiger’s Daughter by K Arsenault Rivera

If you were drawn to The Devourers for its lush blend of myth and humanity—where shape-shifters and ancient legends interlace with modern Kolkata—The Tiger's Daughter offers a similarly rich tapestry. Rivera crafts a world inspired by Mongolian and East Asian mythology, focusing on two fierce women whose destinies are entangled with gods and demons. Like the entwined past and present in Das’s novel, this story explores legacy, transformation, and the blurred boundaries between myth and reality.

... epic, sweeping narratives across centuries and cultures?

The Grace Of Kings by Ken Liu

If you appreciated the expansiveness of The Devourers, where stories traverse centuries and civilizations, The Grace of Kings will captivate you with its sprawling epic set in a vividly imagined archipelago. Liu’s work spans generations, weaving legends, wars, and shifting alliances, much as Das’s novel connects mythic pasts with modern lives. The grandeur and ambition echo that sense of timeless, mythic storytelling.

... psychological exploration of immortal, non-human beings?

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

If you found yourself fascinated by the internal struggles of Alok and the shape-shifters in The Devourers—their desires, alienation, and search for belonging—The Golem and the Jinni provides a similarly introspective journey. Wecker’s novel delves deep into the psyches of its immortal, magical protagonists as they navigate turn-of-the-century New York, wrestling with identity, loneliness, and the meaning of humanity.

... ambiguous morality in protagonists and folklore?

The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley

If you were intrigued by the ambiguous ethics and shifting sympathies in The Devourers—where monsters are sometimes more human than humans—The Loney offers a haunting exploration of faith, myth, and questionable morality. Hurley’s characters are caught between superstition and belief, their actions often disturbing and inscrutable, forcing you to reconsider who is truly monstrous.

... stories that challenge the boundaries of humanity and transformation?

The Book of Phoenix by Nnedi Okorafor

If you loved the transformative journeys and deeply symbolic imagery in The Devourers—where characters literally and metaphorically shed skins—The Book of Phoenix is a must-read. Okorafor’s narrative follows Phoenix, a woman engineered for power, as she battles her fate and questions the essence of humanity. Like Das’s novel, it’s a story of metamorphosis, myth, and the search for meaning in a world that blurs the line between monster and human.

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