Burn the Sea

By: Mona Tewari

Narrated by: Soneela Nankani

To protect her homeland, one queen must fight her people's historic enemy—once and for all.

Abbakka Chowta never expected to be queen. The youngest of Ullal's two rajkumaris, Abbakka has spent years in rigorous combat training to become her sister's blade. But when the monstrous Porcugi attempt to lay claim to Ullal, Abbakka's world—and fate—are upended.

The Porcugi—giant half-men, half-snakes who attack from the sea—haven't been seen in Ullal since their failed invasion more than fifty years ago. But now, they're back with vengeance and a choice: pay their tithes or suffer total devastation. Soon, Abbakka's definitions of strength, subterfuge, and statecraft are put to the test. Will marriage to a neighboring king give her the resources she needs to protect her people... or will she watch her homeland be crushed beneath the waves of would-be colonizers?

A lush historical fantasy that reimagines the Portuguese attacks on South India in the 1500s and the fierce real-life queen's story, Burn the Sea is an electrifying exaltation of female power and the value of freedom.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2026 Mona Tewari (P)2026 Podium Audio

There better be a sequel

This one is on my Will Read Again list and I need the story to continue.

Unique storyline

I love historical fiction and sometimes it can feel like the same story is repeating with different characters. This one is unique. I enjoyed the complex and concise sentence structure and the narrator pronounced the names well. I felt committed to the characters and at times was on the edge of my seat to see what would happen. Per usual, it ends on a note implying there will be another and I can’t wait to see what happens.

Engaging Story and Excellent Audiobook Experience

Really enjoyed the audiobook version of Burn the Sea by Mona Tewari. Her writing style is engaging and confident, with a natural flow that makes the story easy to get immersed in. The characters feel vivid, and the world is developed with just the right level of detail.

The pacing works well, balancing quieter moments with steady forward movement, which made it a very compelling listen from start to finish. Overall, a memorable audiobook with strong storytelling. Highly recommended.

LOVE IT!

I loved everything about this book. I'm very excited to check out mona other projects in the future.