THE PROTECTED RAKSHASA KAAL: Book 2 of KAVAACH Trilogy Paperback – August 11, 2023

This book 2 is much better and picks up pace than book 1. It's a fast read and good mix of myth, fantasy and action

Loved the imagination behind the story. Looking forward to the last part of the trilogy....hopefully, will be out soon... eagerly waiting

Pranay Bhalerao's "The Protected Rakshasa KAAL" is a complex and engaging addition to the KAAVACH trilogy. The book expertly interweaves two different periods, sending readers on a trip that spans historic India and contemporary society. It introduces us to an enigmatic orphan taken in by a family of potters and follows his development into a scholar at the esteemed Mahant Ashram. The most powerful person on Earth, Shaurya, is introduced in the modern context, and his relationship to Kaal's history reveals an intriguing mystery. Its seamless past-to-present transition and flawless blending of mythology and contemporary intrigue make the plot both engrossing and intellectually fascinating."The Protected Rakshasa KAAL" has well-developed, multifaceted characters. The protagonist's transformation from a defenseless child to a wise scholar and warrior is evidence of the author's talent for character development.The modern characters, in particular Shaurya, are as fascinating and perplexing. Even while some characters may use more in-depth development, overall, they considerably add to the richness of the story.The writing style of Pranay Bhalerao is outstanding. His seamless transitions between past and present narratives keep the book's tone steady and interesting. Readers will drawn into the universe he has created by his vivid description of the locales. One of the book's virtues, which will keep the readers interested from beginning to end, is the author's aptitude for fusing ancient legends with modern thrills.The book "The Protected Rakshasa KAAL" tackles several subjects that readers find interesting. Power and its effects on people are a significant element in the story. It explores the decisions people make in the pursuit of their ambitions as well as the duties that come with enormous authority. The story also has undercurrents of destiny, self-actualization, and the never-ending pursuit of knowledge.This novel will leave a lasting impact on its readers. The complexity of human nature, the effects of one's choices, and the interaction between fate and free will are all made for people to consider. Readers will intrigued by the enigma surrounding Kaal's transition into The Protected Rakshasa and look forward to the trilogy's conclusion—Pranay Bhalerao's skill at smoothly fusing history and fantasy results in a distinctive and engaging reading experience.For those who enjoy a fusion of mythology, mystery, and modern intrigue, "The Protected Rakshasa KAAL" is a must-read. This book of the trilogy KAAVACH showcases Pranay Bhalerao's skill as a storyteller. It is a compelling and thought-provoking work that indicates an intriguing series ending.

•• INSIGHT: Pranay Bhalerao's "The Protected Rakshasa KAAL" is a mix between fantasy and reality and a mind boggling addition to the KAAVACH trilogy. It not only is an eye opener towards redefining evil and good, it also manages to change perspectives of its readers towards what the contemporary society would term as ungodly. Toggling between history and modern society, the tale talks about an orphan taken in by a poor family of potters, and then narrates the journey of his wisdom and psychological growth. It also shows us the other side of rakshasas, as described by our scriptures, on what and why they became what they are known as. The effect of power and karma is well narrated and is quite elaborately described in the story.••REVIEW: The author has done a great job in combining research with fantasy. It is well understood that Pranay is a person with deep faith guiding his thoughts, and his art of developing multi- faceted characters is quite exposed in the narrative. The story is in-depth, excellent in language and opens a well-built pathway and interest for its next edition.••Favourite Line: “ When you have to choose one path out of one right sand one wrong, the choice is easy. But when life throws a situation at you where you need to decide the convenient path out of two rights and two wrongs will be Dharma and Adharma for you.”••STRENGTH: There is a lot of history and in-depth understanding of storylines that is well communicated between the reader and the author. Not for once will the narrative feel boring or exaggerated to its readers••WEAKNESS: Might not be a good pick for those looking for simple reads, needs quite a whole lot of perspective and interest in this genre••TARGET READERS: Young adults ••GENRE: Mythological Fiction•• RATING: 4.4/5

Pranay Bhalerao did wonders with the second book in the KAVAACH trilogy. After the first book, THE PROTECTORS OF THE KAVAACH, every reader, including myself was left wondering about KAAL. KAAL might have been a rakshasa in name, but he was so loyally guarded by his kind and so devoted to his creators that it made questions arise. Was Kaal really as evil as portrayed to be?The second instalment gave us an understanding of KAAL and his origins.It began with a very detailed description in 650 BCE in Avantika Nagari, also known to modern-day as Ujjain. There we got to witness a holy ritual performed by an AGHORI SAGE that granted him immorality. The descriptions of the city are so beautifully constructed that they teleport you right there. Even when the process of Shav-Sadhna was explained, the eerie illustration gave even more life to the story.The story proceeds as we witness the Gondwana Empire in 622 BCE in modern-day Madhya Pradesh. Zonta and Sutra’s friendship was one of a kind and so was the relationship between Sutra and Agni.As the story goes on, the plot thickens. On every page, there are incidents you do not expect to happen. The title first makes sense when we learn about the re-birth of the Aghori sage in the form of Agni and Sutra’s son.We move forward seamlessly switching between timelines of ancient history and the present day. The connections are depicted so well that every time a mystery unravelled, it had my jaw on the floor. Several characters are introduced who play some or the other part in KAAL’s story, taking the profundity of the story to another level.Once again, the book ends on a cliffhanger leaving the readers salivating for yet another book. This book is sure to be once in a lifetime experience for the readers who inhale and exhale in mythological fiction.

“The Protected Rakshasa: Kaal” is an artful blend of myth and mystery that bridges between the ancient and modern world. The book is set at different timelines and the connections formed between the characters felt enigmatic.The author has created an engaging narrative that moves smoothly between history and destiny. The plot's modern twist and thе mysticism surrounding Kaal's abilitiеs crеatе a suspеnsеful atmosphеrе that kееps rеadеrs еngagеd. As thе story unfolds, thе origin talе of KAAL, thе Protеctеd Rakshasa, adds dеpth and intriguе, showcasing thе author's prowеss in connеcting past and prеsеnt.While the book еxcеls in weaving together elements of fantasy and reality, there’s room for further character development. Thе characters, though likablе, could bеnеfit from morе layеrs to еnhancе more connection with the readers. Dеspitе this, "Thе Protеctеd Rakshasa KAAL" rеmains a compеlling rеad that promisеs an еxciting continuation of thе KAVAACH Trilogy's journеy through myth and mystеry.In sum, Pranay Bhalеrao's "Thе Protеctеd Rakshasa KAAL" is an еngaging sеquеl that skillfully combinеs myth and mystеry. Rеadеrs sееking an immеrsivе advеnturе that bridgеs timе and uncovеrs hiddеn connеctions will find this installmеnt captivating. You'll eventually learn how Kaal came to be known as The Protected Rakshasa and how everything connects and would eagerly wait to read the final part of the trilogy.