We Dance Upon Demons

Name: We Dance Upon Demons
Brand: S&S/Saga Press
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By: Vaishnavi Patel

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Paperback | 1 December 2026

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi, a contemporary fantasy following a burnt-out reproductive health care worker struggling to command her newly acquired abilities as dangerous forces gather to stop her before she becomes too powerful.

As a reproductive health care worker in Chicago, Nisha is barely staying afloat in the ocean of abortion bans, screaming protestors, and her own all-consuming depression.

She escapes to the Indian art exhibit at her favorite museum for a brief respite, only to suddenly find herself bleeding, disoriented, and collapsed on the ground. The last thing she remembers is the statue that beckoned her to touch it. In the days that follow, Nisha feels a strange power coursing within her, one that attracts a host of dangerous and enigmatic characters who covet it for themselves.

Facing threats both otherworldly and distinctly human, Nisha must navigate uncertain alliances to piece together the centuries-old mystery of her odd and terrifying abilities. And as danger closes in on her loved ones, community, and the clinic she’s determined to protect, Nisha must make a choice about the life she wants—and fight all the demons standing in her way to get it.

About the Author

Vaishnavi Patel is a lawyer focusing on constitutional law and civil rights. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Kaikeyi, Goddess of the River, and Ten Incarnations of Rebellion.

Industry Reviews

"A novel that is tailor-made for lovers of contemporary fantasy, providing hope during hard times."

– James Gardner, Library Journal

"Vaishnavi Patel’s first three novels featured more traditional takes on Hindu mythology, but in We Dance Upon Demons, she weaves that mythology into the present day in a way that amplifies the story’s themes and allows Nisha to better understand herself. The scenes at the abortion clinic are based on Patel’s own volunteer experience, and depict the gritty realism of life on the front lines of health care, including workers’ frustration and, at times, despair. But like Pandora’s box, the conclusion holds hope amid the horrors."

– BookPage

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