Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove

In Rati Mehrotra's YA fantasy novel Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove, Katyani, a skilled guardswoman bound by a forbidden soul bond to the queen of Chandela, finds herself embroiled in dangerous political and supernatural conflicts. Sent to a monastic school in a monster-infested forest to protect royal princes, she grapples with the mysteries of her past and her loyalty to her kingdom. As she navigates betrayal and unforeseen challenges, Katyani must uncover the truth to save her loved ones and determine her own future.