Kumara

A Slow-Burn, Forbidden Romantasy

by Anita K. Rahman

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Pub Date 5 May 2026 | Archive Date 9 May 2026

Anita K. Rahman

General Fiction (Adult) | Romance | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

SHE’S A DEVA PRINCESS DESTINED TO HEAL THE WORLD. HE’S AN ASURA PRINCE DESTINED TO RULE IT.

For millennia, their worlds have existed in fragile coexistence—light against shadow, Lunaris against Solaris, Deva against Asura. But when cracks split open the Mortal Realm and demons rise from the Inferno, the delicate balance between their worlds begins to unravel.  Forced into an alliance, their proximity ignites something more dangerous than war, and they must choose between duty to their people, or a love that could destroy them all.

Kumara is a slow-burn adult romantasy that unfolds across both hidden magical realms and the modern world. This standalone is filled with Hindu lore, cosmic balance, and a forbidden love powerful enough to challenge destiny itself.

Perfect for readers who love:

Slow-burn romantic tension 🖤
Shadow prince x divine princess 🌙
Urban and epic fantasy
Character-driven plots
Romance-forward fantasies
Forced proximity
Found family
Dual POV 📚
Immersive new worlds 🐉
Open Door Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
For fans of Bride and Mate by Ali Hazelwood.

**Please only request if these are tropes and genres you enjoy/interested in**

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Book Launch Date: May 5, 2026 (Amazon epub and paperback, Kindle Unlimited)

Feedback Deadline: Within 4-8 weeks of receiving the ARC

Book length: ~500 pages

Content Warnings: https://www.anitakrahman.com/content-warning

SHE’S A DEVA PRINCESS DESTINED TO HEAL THE WORLD. HE’S AN ASURA PRINCE DESTINED TO RULE IT.

For millennia, their worlds have existed in fragile coexistence—light against shadow, Lunaris against...

Advance Praise

🫶 Comments from my Early Readers:

"Without knowing anything about Hindu lore, this standalone romantacy was easy to follow and I thoroughly enjoyed this read. The tension between two opposing factions was just right, creating the perfect slow burn/forced proximity between the FMC and MMC. If you’re looking for your next romantacy, this should be at the top of your list! Thank you so much Anita for allowing me to ARC read your novel, I can’t wait to see what you’ll write next!" - Goodreads Review
"I haven’t read a book that captivated me from the first page in a long time. This was so refreshing and made even more interesting reading about a culture that is different from my own. This was so well written I felt as though I could imagine the characters. I giggled, I worried, and I cried. And the world seemed so colorful and rich. There’s so much more I would love to say but I don’t want to spoil any of it." - GoodReads Review
“Amazing work creating a vivid, immersive world blending Hindu mythology with fantasy!” - Beta Reader
“These characters spoke to me between my reads and even after I put the book down this morning.” - Beta Reader
“I loved reading the friendships and community form and enjoyed experiencing each character’s distinct personality. Also the relations scenes were hot and with good payoff!” - Beta Reader

🫶 Comments from my Early Readers:

"Without knowing anything about Hindu lore, this standalone romantacy was easy to follow and I thoroughly enjoyed this read. The tension between two opposing factions...

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Featured Reviews

Karrin M, Reviewer

This book is SPECTACULAR
I was immediately hooked and made some very poor adulting decisions in order to finish it in one day. 😅
The characters felt real, and the writing was easy to read without feeling simple. The worldbuilding was solid and immersive, completely enrapturing me and making me wish I could visit.
I was a bit nervous at first because of the contemporary aspect - urban fantasy isn’t usually my jam - but we spend the majority of the book immersed in the characters’ world, even if they head to mortal cities at times. I giggled, cried, and truly felt what the characters were feeling through the writing.

Let’s talk about the YEARNING. SO. WELL. DONE. The tension of wondering who will break first, if it will happen, knowing it will happen but still wondering when… absolute chef’s kiss.

Opposing Celestials - sun and moon, heaven and hell, fire and water - Kaeden and Selena were never meant to stand on the same side, let alone fall for each other. Their love is forbidden, a threat to the balance of all three realms. Kaeden comes from a society built on secrets and unyielding tradition, yet he breaks every rule written to keep them apart, while Selena, ever the dreamer, has spent her life searching for a place where she truly belongs.