Stealing Thunder

Deepti Gupta delivers an intimate and honest performance in this romantic tale of loss, love, and courage. Born the crown prince of Nazim, Razia Khan has fled her home and her old life to embrace her true self. She is a strong, capable young woman who must keep her past a secret amid the politics of foreign princes and their wars. Razia's compelling story features a thoughtful mix of palace intrigue, romance, and dragons. Gupta accentuates the coming-of-age aspects of the story, elevating it to a powerful narrative that explores female sexuality and identity in ways that are rare in audiobooks. Gupta's performance transforms the story into an exceptional exploration of the human experience. E.M.U. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine