--- product_id: 468210038 title: "Kaikeyi: the instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation Paperback – 27 Oct. 2022" brand: "vaishnavi patel" price: "VT44185" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/468210038-kaikeyi-the-instant-new-york-times-bestseller-and-tiktok-sensation store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Kaikeyi: the instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation Paperback – 27 Oct. 2022 **Brand:** vaishnavi patel **Price:** VT44185 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kaikeyi: the instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation Paperback – 27 Oct. 2022 by vaishnavi patel - **How much does it cost?** VT44185 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/468210038-kaikeyi-the-instant-new-york-times-bestseller-and-tiktok-sensation) ## Best For - vaishnavi patel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vaishnavi patel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Kaikeyi: the instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation Paperback – 27 Oct. 2022 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/919VJFmjr6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved *by A***R on 14 May 2024* "Kaykeyi" by Vaishali Patel truly stirred my emotions. For years, I've held onto the notion of Kaykeyi as the jealous, irrational woman who banished Ram for her own selfish ends. Yet, Patel's narrative shattered this one-dimensional view, reminding me of the adage, "there are always two sides to a story." Through her eloquent prose, Patel paints a nuanced portrait of Kaykeyi—a woman forged by abandonment, raised among seven brothers, and driven by a quest for equality. The book explores the intricacies of familial bonds and the constant effort required to sustain them within a large family. It boldly challenges the conventional portrayal of women in epics, prompting us to reconsider Kaykeyi's role as a mother, wife, sister, and queen. Could her actions have been guided by a higher purpose? Absolutely. Female characters are often pigeonholed as weak or conniving, Patel's work serves as a poignant reminder of the narratives that could be distorted by centuries of patriarchy. This book has inspired me to approach epic characters with a more open mind and will be teaching Sid to do the same. A truly captivating read. 📖 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid writing but still didn't quite work for me *by G***D on 5 March 2023* This is both another of those books in a recent spate of retellings of mythological stories from the perspective of a previously overlooked or under-served character. Those normally haven't grabbed me particularly, so I was left a little ambivalent about whether to even request a copy of Kaikeyi.The basic premise of the book is that it takes a sideways look at the story of the Ramayana, focussing not on its eponymous hero Rama but on the role played by one of the women who brought him up. We first meet our protagonist in her childhood, growing up with seven brothers and resenting what this means in terms of what she is and isn't allowed to do - her mother was exiled while she was a child and she learns the truth of this situation later, seriously affecting her relationship with her father. An arranged marriage seems to bring her more options for future happiness, even as she struggles with what it means to be married and also her new role as one of three queens within a state that regards women as seriously second class citizens.I have to admit, I don't have much knowledge of the original text this book is based on, so can't speak to how much licence has been taken with the overall story-line and the relationships portrayed there. It's a solid enough piece of writing, though it feels as though more effort has been made with the female characters compared to the male - they're more realistic, while some of the male characters are very thinly drawn in comparison. There's also a mystical element added (as I assume it's not in the original text?) around Kaikeyi's literal links with other people and how she can use them to influence and literally manipulate others, which left a bit of a sour taste.All in all, probably not a book I would have got round to if it weren't for Netgalley and not a book I can envisage reading again. A solid piece of writing with some flaws and it'll be interesting to see what this author does next.I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, via Netgalley. This is my honest review of the book in question. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, gripping and easy to read. *by N***I on 24 September 2023* This was a great insight into the story of Rama and Sita from a whole new angle. It's about being a sister, a daughter, a wife and a mother and the entanglement between the roles. It's about feminism and an insight into feminism in mythology and history. Really enjoyed this book and would recommend. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kaikeyi: the instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation - The Palace of Illusions - Goddess of the River --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/468210038-kaikeyi-the-instant-new-york-times-bestseller-and-tiktok-sensation](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/468210038-kaikeyi-the-instant-new-york-times-bestseller-and-tiktok-sensation) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*